Clinical trials
Children, Only clinical trials
Below are recruiting children, only clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,109 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03781700RecruitingPhase 4
Cortisone treatment for sudden facial weakness in children
This trial tests whether cortisone (prednisolone) helps children recover from a sudden one-sided facial nerve problem. It mainly compares active medicine vs placebo, with follow-up planned for about 12 months.
Falun, Dalarna CountyAges 1–17 - NCT03810651RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Radiation planning for kidney tumors in children and teens
This early study tests a type of radiation delivery (“pencil beam scanning”) for certain kidney cancers in children and teens. It may help doctors better target the tumor while reducing radiation to nearby healthy tissue.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–30 years - NCT03819933Recruiting
Family counseling support for very early preterm birth
This trial studies a better way to provide counseling to families when a baby is expected to be born very early (between about 22 and 25 weeks). It may help you and your partner feel more prepared for the NICU and what to expect next.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT03822741Recruiting
Seizure causes and treatments in newborns and infants
This study looks at what causes certain serious seizures that start early in life, and how to treat them. It may help doctors better match treatments to the seizure cause in newborns and young infants.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 1 year - NCT03826992RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug Venetoclax plus Vyxeos for hard-to-treat leukemia
This Phase 1 study tests whether a combination of venetoclax and Vyxeos can treat children and young adults with certain relapsed or treatment-resistant acute leukemias. It may help shrink the leukemia or improve blood counts when standard treatments have not worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–39 - NCT03827694Recruiting
Testing a noninvasive scan for serious lung mold infections in kids
This study uses noninvasive breathing/relates imaging (MRI or CT) to help diagnose mold infections in the lungs in children and young adults. It may help doctors find these infections sooner, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 4 months–21 years - NCT03838042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing nivolumab plus entinostat for high-risk childhood cancers
This trial studies whether nivolumab (an immune therapy) plus entinostat (an epigenetic medicine) can help children and teens with high-risk cancers that have come back, worsened, or did not respond to prior treatment. It also looks at specific tumor “biomarkers” to group patients and guide how the study is run.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 2–21 - NCT03838107Recruiting
Tracking changes in pediatric CRPS using study markers
This study looks at how signs in the body change over time in children with CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome). It mainly involves being assessed alongside the usual CRPS care, and often includes MRI checks to better understand the pain course.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–17 - NCT03839992Recruiting
Checks for hidden small airways blockage in cystic fibrosis
This trial looks for early, “hidden” breathing test abnormalities in people with cystic fibrosis who have normal routine lung test results. It may help researchers find blockage in smaller airways before it shows up on standard tests.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges 5–40 - NCT03844360RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized dosing of cancer or infection medicines in children
This trial looks at how to adjust the dose of cancer medicines and/or anti-infection medicines in children who have blood-related cancers. The goal is to make dosing fit each child’s needs while they receive standard treatment.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 1 day–18 years - NCT03848923Recruiting
Study bleeding and inflammation in low-platelet newborns
This study looks at how very low platelet levels (and platelet transfusions, if needed) affect bleeding and inflammation in newborns. It may help doctors better understand which newborns are at higher risk and how to manage low platelets.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–6 months - NCT03865771Recruiting
Sleep study to improve memory in children with focal epilepsy
This study looks at how sleep affects memory in children with certain types of age-related focal epilepsy. It compares them to children hospitalized for non-nerve (non-neurologic) reasons to see whether sleep-related brain patterns relate to learning and memory.
NancyAges 6–13 - NCT03866668RecruitingPhase 2
Esomeprazole for young children with autism
This Phase 2 study tests whether esomeprazole helps children with autism. It looks at children who are generally healthy, take stable medicines, and can reliably attend visits so their care team can track changes during the study.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–6 - NCT03903510Recruiting
Virtual reality during kids’ cast removal
This trial tests whether virtual reality can help children feel calmer during cast removal after a broken arm or leg. It may make the experience less stressful while the cast is being taken off.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 4–12 - NCT03910465Recruiting
Study for children and adults with chordoma
This trial studies people with chordoma (a rare bone/soft-tissue tumor) and collects information and samples to learn more about the disease. It may help by improving understanding of chordoma and supporting future research.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2 years+ - NCT03913962Recruiting
Exercise study for children with chronic or autoimmune conditions
This study looks at how physical activity affects muscle, metabolism (how your body uses energy), and body composition in children with certain chronic or autoimmune conditions. It may help doctors understand what types of exercise and monitoring are most beneficial and safe.
Clermont-FerrandAges 6–18 - NCT03915418Recruiting
Screening sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy
This trial checks a new way to find sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy using connected tools (like devices/apps). It mainly helps by making sleep screening easier and more accurate, so families can get the right next steps sooner.
AngersAges 6–15 - NCT03922893Recruiting
Finding inherited cancer gene markers in at-risk families
This study looks at DNA (genetic information) from people and families who may have an inherited risk for cancer. It aims to find new genetic markers that can help explain cancer risk and guide future care.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT03931707Recruiting
Genetic study of newborns in China
This study collects genetic information from very young newborns to better understand early-life health. Your child’s information may help researchers learn about genetics and future research.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT03969628Recruiting
Testing two ways to check tooth-caries risk in children
This study compares two different methods of estimating how likely a child is to get tooth decay. If you visit the children’s dental clinic, the researchers will use these methods to help identify risk and plan prevention.
Pelotas, Rio Grande do SulAges 7–11 - NCT03969329RecruitingPhase 3
Etelcalcetide for children on dialysis with high parathyroid hormone
This Phase 3 trial tests etelcalcetide to lower a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH) in children who have kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism while on hemodialysis. It may help control bone/mineral problems, but the study also checks heart rhythm safety and medication stability.
GhentAges 2–17 - NCT03980886Recruiting
Study of inflammation in children with eosinophilic esophagitis
This study looks at how inflamed the esophagus is in children who have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It may help doctors better understand what’s driving symptoms like trouble swallowing and food getting stuck.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–65 - NCT03983369RecruitingPhase 3
Laser treatment to help prevent painful mouth sores from chemo
This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy (using special light on the mouth) can prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children and young adults. It may help you avoid painful inflammation that can affect eating, comfort, and treatment.
Villejuif, Val de MarneAges 4–25 - NCT03991169RecruitingPhase 4
Oral iron for children with chronic kidney disease
This trial studies whether taking iron by mouth can improve iron levels and anemia (low red blood cell counts) in children with chronic kidney disease. It may help reduce fatigue and support normal blood-making, by comparing different approaches for children who meet specific iron test results.
New York, New YorkAges 1–21
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children, only?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,109 recruiting children, only studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a children, only trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a children, only trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.