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
- NCT05454618Recruiting
Deciding to join a pediatric cancer treatment trial
This study looks at the decision-making process for parents (or legal guardians) when their child is newly diagnosed with cancer and might consider enrolling in a treatment trial. It may help improve how families are informed and supported when making these choices.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT06019130RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab for newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) can help treat nasopharyngeal cancer in both children and adults. It is for people who have just been diagnosed and have not yet received any cancer treatment.
AachenAges 3 years+ - 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 - NCT06208657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer therapy for kids and teens
This trial tests personalized cancer treatments for children and teens whose cancer has not responded to standard therapy. It uses information from precision medicine studies to match the right drug to each child's tumor.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges birth–21 years - NCT07030998Recruiting
Using smartwatch data to find early signs of infection in kids with cancer
This trial uses an Apple Watch and a smartphone app to track health data and detect early signs of infection in children and teens getting cancer treatment. The goal is to catch problems early so they can be treated quickly.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 5–18 - NCT04934293Recruiting
Virtual reality support during proton radiation for children
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can be used safely and comfortably for children receiving proton radiation. It aims to improve the experience of treatment by using a VR helmet during radiotherapy sessions.
NiceAges 7–18 - NCT07223463Recruiting
Medication support for teens and young adults with cancer
This trial tests a program to help teenagers and young adults take their oral cancer medications as prescribed. It aims to make medication routines easier and improve adherence.
Kansas City, KansasAges 15–24 - NCT06894810Recruiting
Fertility decision aid for young cancer survivors
This trial is testing a decision aid that helps cancer survivors and their parents make informed choices about preserving fertility after cancer treatment. It's for survivors who have finished their main treatment and their parents.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 16 years+ - NCT04755205Recruiting
Natural history study of olfactory neuroblastoma
This study follows people with olfactory neuroblastoma over time to better understand how the disease behaves and changes. It may help future patients by improving doctors’ knowledge, even if it does not test a new treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–120 - NCT05120518Recruiting
Donate a child’s tumor tissue for research after passing
This study collects a child’s tumor tissue and cells after death to help researchers learn more about cancers and other tumor conditions. You can take part if the required consent and permission are completed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT04903782Recruiting
Family whole-genome testing for children with newly diagnosed cancer
This study offers whole-genome testing (a way to read a person’s DNA) to families after a child is newly diagnosed with cancer. It aims to find inherited changes that may explain why cancer happened and guide future care or monitoring.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges Up to 21 years - NCT07318831RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug therapy for relapsed neuroblastoma
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (chidamide, dinutuximab beta, irinotecan, and temozolomide) for children whose neuroblastoma has returned or isn't responding to standard treatment. It aims to see if this mix can shrink the tumor or stop it from growing.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges birth–18 years - NCT07160621Recruiting
Pain management app for teen cancer survivors
This trial tests a culturally adapted mobile app to help teen cancer survivors manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning. It compares the app to standard care to see if it reduces pain interference.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–17 - NCT04442516Recruiting
Testing kidney injury risk from cisplatin cancer treatment
This study looks at how cisplatin chemotherapy affects the kidneys. It may help doctors better predict and protect against kidney damage when patients start cisplatin.
London, OntarioAges 3 months+ - NCT07649070RecruitingPhase 2
Virus therapy and low-dose radiation for children with aggressive brain cancer
This trial tests whether a special herpes virus (G207) combined with low-dose radiation can help children with high-grade brain tumors (gliomas). The virus is injected into the tumor to attack the cancer cells while radiation helps boost the effect.
Houston, TexasAges 3–21 - NCT06816771RecruitingPhase 2
Pazopanib plus TGI/CIV for recurrent/refractory rhabdomyosarcoma in children
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pazopanib and TGI/CIV) for children and teens whose rhabdomyosarcoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Jinan, ShandongAges 2–18 - NCT05468359RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing four medicines in children and teens with hard-to-treat tumors
This early-phase trial studies how safe and effective a combination of four medicines is for children and teens with certain solid tumors that have come back or cannot be controlled with standard treatment. It may help by improving tumor control, while also carefully tracking side effects.
Germantown, TennesseeAges Up to 30 years - NCT06153147Recruiting
Kidney & blood pressure in childhood cancer survivors
This study looks at kidney health and blood pressure in childhood cancer survivors. If you finished high-risk cancer therapy about 3 years ago, researchers want to see how your kidneys and blood pressure are doing now.
Toronto, OntarioAges Up to 19 years - NCT06676761Recruiting
Study of a new minimal scar mastectomy
This trial is testing a new surgical technique that leaves a smaller scar during mastectomy for breast cancer. It may be a good option if you want to keep the scar as small as possible.
SingaporeAges Any age - NCT07554560Recruiting
Nutrition Support for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
This study tests a nutrition intervention for people with pancreatic cancer who are having trouble eating or absorbing nutrients. The goal is to help patients maintain strength and improve their quality of life during cancer treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05194397RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise plus NR supplement to boost fitness after stem-cell transplant
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program, plus an NR supplement, can improve fitness in young people who have had an allogeneic (donor) stem-cell transplant for certain blood cancers or bone marrow conditions. It’s meant to help with energy and physical ability while monitoring safety.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 10–30 - NCT07380672Recruiting
Relaxation and hypnosis for anxiety after childhood cancer
This study tests whether hypnosis and relaxation exercises can help lower anxiety in kids, teens, and young adults who finished cancer treatment. If you often feel anxious after your cancer journey, you might be able to join and learn new ways to feel calmer.
CaenAges 7–25 - NCT06346782Recruiting
Online parenting support for children with cancer
This study tests an online therapy program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in children with cancer. If you join, you'll learn skills through video coaching sessions with a therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges Any age - 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
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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.