Clinical trials
Children With Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting children with cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 147 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02959086Recruiting
Study of cancer in Shanghai children and teens
This is an observational study that looks at children and teens (up to age 19) diagnosed with cancer in Shanghai. It aims to understand cancer patterns over time, which can help improve future care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–19 years - NCT05922553Recruiting
Using mukbang videos to boost appetite in kids with cancer
This study tests whether watching mukbang-style videos can improve appetite, nutrition, and quality of life in children who have had chemotherapy and still feel less hungry. It may help children eat better and feel better day to day during cancer treatment or recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6–18 - NCT05294302Recruiting
Online support program for cancer parents in English or Spanish
This trial tests an online (e-health) counseling and support program for parents of children with cancer. It may help you feel better supported and more informed while caring for your child.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT01518400Recruiting
Sharing childhood cancer history to improve survivor care
This study builds a database of people who were diagnosed with cancer as children or teens. It looks at survivors who are done with treatment and currently have no evidence of disease, to help improve long-term follow-up care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT00001186Recruiting
Camping for children and teens with cancer
This study looks at whether a special camp experience helps children and young adults with cancer feel better emotionally and socially. Campers participate in normal camp activities while receiving any medical care they need.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–25 - NCT02872532Recruiting
Freezing testicle tissue in children before cancer treatment
This trial studies how doctors collect and freeze a small piece of testicle tissue from boys to protect future fertility before treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. It may help families preserve options for having children later if testicular function is permanently affected.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges birth–17 years - NCT01542879RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MR scan for cancer staging without radiation in children and adults
This study tests a radiation-free whole-body MRI method to help doctors stage (find and measure) certain cancers. It may reduce radiation exposure compared with scans that use X-rays or radioactive tracers, while still checking how far cancer has spread.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–40 - NCT07278414Recruiting
Understanding families' needs during a child's cancer journey
This study asks caregivers of children with cancer about their families' non-medical needs, like housing, food, or transportation. The goal is to connect families with community resources that might help.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06476951Recruiting
Parent-child activity program for kids with cancer
This study tests a parent-child activity program to see if it helps children with cancer stay active during treatment. It may support both you and your child in staying healthy and connected.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6–14 - NCT07009288Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for childhood cancer survivors
This study looks at whether eating only during a set time each day can improve health in adults who survived childhood cancer. It may help with weight and related health issues.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05842902Recruiting
Mobile app program to build resilience for young cancer patients
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) resilience program for teens and young adults who were recently diagnosed with cancer. It aims to help you cope with cancer using interactive activities, interviews, and short surveys.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 12–25 - NCT00760656Recruiting
Long-term follow-up study for childhood cancer survivors and friends
This study follows people who were treated for childhood cancer and compares them with similar adults who did not have that childhood cancer. It aims to learn about long-term health and especially walking or mobility issues over time, using check-ins that may include a mobility assessment.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 5 years+ - NCT07122921Recruiting
Sleep study in Hong Kong children with cancer
This study compares sleep patterns in children with cancer, children with other chronic illnesses, and healthy children. Researchers want to understand how cancer and its treatment affect sleep during hospitalization.
Hong KongAges 6–18 - NCT05849155Recruiting
Talking study for teens with inherited cancer risk
This study looks at how parents and children communicate after learning about an inherited (genetic) cancer risk. It may help researchers find better ways to support families in these conversations.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–24 - NCT06320496Recruiting
Can a physical activity recovery stay help your child?
This study is for children age 8 to 18 who have a long-term health condition (like a chronic illness, rare disease, or disability) and are in a program to help them start being active again. The trial will check if a special exercise recovery stay helps them get stronger and feel better.
NancyAges 8–18 - NCT06651242Recruiting
Support for young cancer patients and their parents
This trial tests a decision-support program for children and teens with cancer and their parents. It aims to help families communicate and make choices together during treatment.
Kaohsiung CityAges 7–20 - NCT03435042Recruiting
Hypnosis group program to help children with cancer and parents
This trial tests a hypnosis-based group program to improve quality of life for children with cancer and their parents. You may join if your family speaks French and the child is aged 8–18 and has cancer (or has a sibling with cancer).
LiègeAges 8 years+ - NCT07537062Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cancer Chemotherapy in Children
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality headsets can help reduce anxiety and fear in children with cancer who need a spinal injection of chemotherapy (a needle procedure into the spine). The goal is to see if this distraction tool makes the experience less stressful for kids and their families.
KayseriAges 4–10 - NCT01120353Recruiting
Childhood cancer survivors study to understand long-term health
This study follows people who survived certain childhood cancers to learn what long-term health effects may happen after treatment. It also compares survivors with siblings to help researchers understand differences that may be related to cancer or treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT02595255Recruiting
Testing a hormone marker to predict infertility risk after childhood cancer
This study looks at whether a blood test (a hormone marker) can predict a child’s future risk of infertility after cancer treatment. If it works, it could help families and doctors plan earlier fertility and puberty-related care.
Montegnée, LiègeAges 3–14 - NCT05024929Recruiting
Test targeted drugs to help radioactive iodine reach thyroid cancer
This study looks at whether certain cancer “targeted therapy” medicines can make radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy work better for thyroid cancer that has spread to the lungs. It also involves taking special whole-body scans to measure how much radioactive iodine gets taken up by the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges birth+ - NCT06886451Recruiting
Preventing vomiting in kids with cancer
This study looks at ways to prevent vomiting in children with cancer who are in the hospital. It aims to help make their treatment experience better.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05384288Recruiting
How kids with blood cancers respond to the flu vaccine
This study looks at how children with blood cancers respond to the seasonal flu shot. It may help doctors understand what protection the vaccine provides for pediatric oncology patients.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 18 years - NCT05783323RecruitingPhase 2
Larotrectinib plus radiation for thyroid cancer with NTRK fusion
This Phase 2 trial tests larotrectinib (a targeted medicine) to help radioactive iodine (RAI) work better in people with differentiated thyroid cancer that has an NTRK gene fusion. It may improve how much thyroid cancer the RAI can reach and shrink.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children with cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 147 recruiting children with cancer 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 with cancer 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 with cancer 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.
Related conditions
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.