Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Children clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 212 recruiting children studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT05442515RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-treat B-cell cancers in youth
This trial tests a personalized immune-cell therapy (CAR T cells) made to attack B-cell cancers that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is in children and young adults.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–39 - NCT06908226Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
LP352 for children and adults with DEE
This trial tests a medication called LP352 for children and adults with certain types of epilepsy (Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, or other developmental and epileptic encephalopathies). It's for people who already completed a previous study of LP352 and may benefit from continued treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–66 - NCT03739827Recruiting
Study rare solid tumors and collect your health samples
This study follows people (and sometimes family members) connected to rare solid tumors and collects health information and samples (biospecimens). It helps researchers understand how these cancers develop and builds resources for future research, which may benefit you by contributing to better tailored care for rare cancers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 weeks+ - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT04604418Recruiting
Tracking outcomes during non-heart procedures in children with heart defects
This study looks at how children with congenital heart disease do during routine non-heart procedures, including medical or minor treatments that are not heart-related. It also measures how much health care they use afterward, which may help improve care planning for families.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06429982RecruitingPhase 1
Dexamethasone for children with rhabdomyolysis
This study tests whether adding a steroid medicine called dexamethasone to the usual treatment helps children with rhabdomyolysis recover faster. It is for children whose muscle breakdown is not due to trauma and who are not already on steroids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT06036199Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for movement problems in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help reduce uncontrolled movements in children and young adults with cerebral palsy caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. It may offer an option for those whose current medications aren't working well enough.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–22 - NCT05964439Recruiting
Testing augmented reality guidance for ultrasound procedures
This study tests whether an augmented reality (computer-generated overlay) app can help people perform ultrasound scans more easily and accurately. You may be eligible if you are trained/experienced with using ultrasound at the bedside and you have not used the specific HoloUS app version before.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–100 - NCT05697874Recruiting
Rare brain tumor registry for children and young adults
This study is a global registry that collects information about people with rare or hard-to-classify brain tumors (including certain genetic tumor changes). It helps researchers learn more about these tumors and may guide future studies and treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 45 years - NCT05488080Recruiting
Improving emergency care for children with appendicitis or fractures
This project looks at how emergency department care is delivered for children with possible appendicitis or a long bone fracture, with a focus on reducing inequities. You may be eligible if your child comes to the emergency department for symptoms that could fit these conditions, and they are not in the most immediately life-threatening category.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth+ - NCT05999994RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drugs for children and young adults with cancer
This trial tests several experimental drugs for children and young adults with cancer. It aims to find safe and effective treatments by matching participants to one of several drug studies based on their cancer type and health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–39 - NCT04602325Recruiting
Blood and brain injury biomarker study for inherited metabolic disorders
This trial studies blood and other measurable signs (biomarkers) that may reflect brain injury after certain inherited metabolic conditions. Results may help doctors better detect and understand brain effects from these illnesses, especially episodes that affect the brain.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7–18 - NCT06597006RecruitingPhase 3
Study of inclisiran for children with homozygous familial high cholesterol
This trial tests a new medicine called inclisiran to lower very high cholesterol in children aged 2 to 12 who have a specific genetic condition (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or HoFH). You may not need to change your current cholesterol treatments, and the study will check if inclisiran can help reduce your LDL cholesterol further.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–11 - NCT07116031RecruitingPhase 2
Belumosudil for children with chronic GVHD
This study tests a new medicine called belumosudil for children with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that hasn't improved with at least 2 other treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease and improve symptoms.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–18 - NCT04372875Recruiting
Help for teens using health tech in the emergency room
This trial tests whether using a health information technology tool in the emergency department can improve sexual health care and reduce health disparities for teens. It focuses on gathering survey and screening information so care can better meet needs.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 15–21 - NCT04398901Enrolling by invitation
Study of brain and development outcomes after Zika exposure
This study follows children to compare development in kids exposed to Zika before birth versus similar children not exposed. The goal is to understand what effects Zika exposure may have on early brain development and long-term outcomes.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–7 - NCT05839379Recruiting
Targeted therapy study for children and young adults with brain tumors
This trial studies a targeted medicine approach for high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) and some diffuse midline tumors, including DIPG. It may help by matching treatment to tumor biology using tumor testing done before or around starting standard therapy.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–39 - NCT06712875RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain cancer drug combo for kids with BRAF mutations
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (dabrafenib and trametinib) and immunotherapy (nivolumab) for children and young adults with certain BRAF gene changes in their glioma. It aims to see if this drug combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–26 - NCT06722638Recruiting
Virtual reality for lumbar punctures in leukemia
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a lumbar puncture (a spinal tap) can help children feel less pain and anxiety. It is for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoma who are in the maintenance phase of treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7 years+ - NCT04372485Recruiting
Text-message support to help teens finish STI antibiotics
This trial tests whether a mobile phone text-message program can help teens stick to their outpatient antibiotic treatment for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It may help improve cure rates by supporting correct medication timing and completion.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 15–21 - NCT03587272RecruitingPhase 2
Sibling bone marrow transplant to reduce treatment side effects
This study tests a way to do a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant from an HLA-matched sibling in children with sickle cell disease, aiming to lower the risk of serious side effects. You may be considered if you have certain past sickle complications and your body can safely handle the transplant plan.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–25 - NCT04338048Recruiting
Study for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
This study enrolls people who have been diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetic kidney condition that can cause kidney cysts. It aims to learn about this specific form of the disease so better care is possible for the right patients.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 18 years - NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT07172958RecruitingPhase 1
A trial testing special immune cells for children with solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment using your child's own immune cells that are specially trained to find and attack tumor cells. It is for children and young adults with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–23
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Children's National Medical Center · 21 studies
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 2 studies
- Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center
What taking part in a children study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there children clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 212 recruiting children studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a children study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a children trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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