Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Children clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 204 recruiting children studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT01401998Recruiting
Study collecting information from people with ARPKD
This study looks at medical records, imaging, and genetic testing for people with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). It may help researchers better understand the condition and how it affects the liver and kidneys.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07089121RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Descartes-08 for young people with autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new therapy called Descartes-08 for children, teens, and young adults with autoimmune conditions like lupus, myasthenia gravis, or dermatomyositis. It aims to see if it can help control moderate disease that hasn't responded well enough to other treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - NCT04786977Recruiting
Measuring a nerve-related eye signal in children on vincristine
This study checks how children’s pupil responses look while they are receiving vincristine (a cancer medicine). The goal is to learn whether a simple eye measurement can reflect how the body is responding to treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–18 - NCT05267821RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing anakinra to reduce inflammation in pediatric sepsis MODS
This study tests whether a medicine called anakinra can “turn down” harmful inflammation in children with severe illness from sepsis. It aims to improve organ function when multiple organs are starting to fail.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1 day–17 years - NCT05135975RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib maintenance to help stop pediatric cancer from growing
This trial studies cabozantinib given after standard treatment to try to keep high-risk pediatric solid tumors from coming back or getting worse. It is offered to children and young adults whose cancer has not fully disappeared but is not progressing at the start of this maintenance phase.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1.5 years–40 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05219110Recruiting
More fluids for children sick with toxin E. coli
This study looks at whether giving extra (hyper) fluids early helps children with a high-risk E. coli stomach infection. The goal is to improve outcomes by supporting the kidneys during the illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 9 months–21 years - NCT07172958RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cell therapy for children with certain solid tumors
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called CAR T cells that are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells in children and young adults with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–23 - NCT04929899Recruiting
Test of a learning tool during leukemia maintenance
This study checks whether a tablet-based tool (called PeNAT) can be used by children during the usual maintenance treatment phase for ALL (a type of leukemia). It may help families and clinicians better support care at home or during follow-up by testing how well the tool works in real patients.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 4–18 - NCT06693895RecruitingPhase 3
Chickenpox vaccine safety study for healthy toddlers
This study tests a new chickenpox vaccine for healthy children ages 12 to 15 months. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and helps protect against chickenpox.
Vienna, VirginiaAges 1 year–1.3 years
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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 Hospital · 4 studies
- Children's National Medical Center · 2 studies
- Children's National Health System
- Children's National Medical Center - Washington- Site Number : 8400005
- Children's Research Institute
- Childrens National Hospital
- GSK Investigational Site
- H01- Children's National Hospital
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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting children studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there children clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 204 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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