Clinical trials · Maryland
Children clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 124 recruiting children studies with a site in Maryland — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Maryland
- NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Baltimore, MarylandAges birth–20 years - NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–8 years - NCT05004714Recruiting
Head Start asthma program study for staff and caregivers
This study helps test an approach to improve asthma care for children in Head Start. You may be able to help by participating as a Head Start staff member or caregiver and allowing audio recording of your input.
District Heights, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06401330RecruitingPhase 3
Wilms tumor treatment study for children and young adults
This study is testing different treatments for children and young adults with a type of kidney cancer called Wilms tumor. The treatment you get depends on certain risk factors, like tumor stage and lab results. The goal is to give the right amount of treatment for each person's situation.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 30 years - NCT07412002Recruiting
End-of-life care quality for children with cancer
This trial asks bereaved parents about the quality of care their child received in the last month of life. It aims to improve how hospitals support families when a child with cancer is dying.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06368817RecruitingPhase 2
Lower radiation dose for children with CNS germinoma
This trial will see if giving a lower dose of radiation therapy can still effectively treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called germinoma. The goal is to reduce side effects while keeping the cancer under control.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–29 - NCT04684368RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment study for children and young adults with NGGCT brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests a new treatment approach for certain brain tumors called NGGCT in children and young adults. It may help improve outcomes by targeting tumors in specific brain locations and using tumor marker tests to guide care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–29 - NCT04726241RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing blood and bone marrow samples in young leukemia patients
This trial looks at blood and bone marrow samples from children and teens whose leukemia has come back or is hard to treat. The goal is to better understand the disease and guide future options for these patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 22 years - NCT05457283RecruitingPhase 3
Finerenone safety study for children with kidney disease
This trial studies how safely finerenone works over 18 months in children and young adults with chronic kidney disease who also take an ACE inhibitor or ARB. It aims to better understand long-term side effects when used together with standard kidney blood-pressure medicines.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 1–18 - NCT05781152RecruitingPhase 4
Testing how new Crohn’s imaging and scopes predict outcomes
This study follows children newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease to see how results from scans and endoscopy (camera scope) relate to outcomes over the first year. It may help doctors choose better early treatment plans and monitor children more effectively.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 6–17 - NCT02852031Recruiting
Care program for newborns needing the Norwood procedure
This trial focuses on improving care for babies born with certain complex heart conditions where only one pumping chamber works. It is meant for babies (including unborn babies) who are planned to have the Norwood procedure, which is a common early surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT06023589RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tezepelumab for kids with severe asthma
This study tests if tezepelumab can help reduce severe asthma attacks in children ages 5 to 11. It compares the drug to a placebo (a dummy treatment) to see if it is safe and effective.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 5–11 - NCT05621291Recruiting
Sequencing test to guide care after CD19 CAR T in kids
This study checks a DNA-based lab test (next-generation sequencing, or NGS) to monitor B-cell recovery after CD19 CAR T treatment in children and young adults. The goal is to see whether the test can help guide management while looking for remission and safe recovery.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1–25 - NCT05919849RecruitingPhase 1
Helping parents support their LGBTQ+ children who face stigma
This Phase 1 study tests a program for parents (or guardians) to help them better support their LGBTQ+ young adult family member who is experiencing stigma and not feeling accepted. It aims to see if the approach can improve support and coping within families.
College Park, MarylandAges 15 years+ - NCT06789913RecruitingPhase 2
Testing RLY-2608 for growth disorders linked to PIK3CA mutations
This trial tests a new medicine, RLY-2608, that targets the specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) causing overgrowth conditions. It aims to see if the drug can slow or stop the growth of affected tissues.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 2 years+ - 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 - NCT07228117Recruiting
Testing a new automated insulin pump for people with diabetes
This study tests a new automated insulin delivery system (a pump that helps manage blood sugar) in children and adults with diabetes. It aims to see if the system is safe and easy to use in daily life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 7–85 - NCT06660394RecruitingPhase 3
LP352 for Dravet syndrome in children and adults
This study tests a new medicine called LP352 for children and adults with Dravet syndrome. It compares the study drug to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see if it helps reduce seizures.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–65 - NCT06172296RecruitingPhase 3
Dinutuximab plus transplant for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests adding a targeted drug called dinutuximab to standard chemotherapy, surgery, and a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with a new diagnosis of high-risk neuroblastoma. The goal is to see if this combination helps more patients stay in remission.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 30 years - NCT06461897RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing upadacitinib to dupilumab for eczema in children
This study tests whether an oral medicine (upadacitinib) works as well as a shot (dupilumab) for children aged 2 to 12 with moderate to severe eczema. It aims to see which treatment better controls symptoms like itching and skin rashes.
Lanham, MarylandAges 2–11 - NCT06783309RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing CNP-103 for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new study drug called CNP-103 for people ages 12-35 who were recently diagnosed (within 6 months) with stage 3 type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the drug can help preserve the body's ability to make some insulin, potentially slowing the need for more insulin shots.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–35 - NCT06647953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a standard approach for pleuropulmonary blastoma, with or without topotecan
This trial compares a standard surgery and chemotherapy plan for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) to adding the drug topotecan for types II and III PPB. The goal is to see if the extra drug helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes for children with more advanced disease.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 21 years - NCT06212947Recruiting
An observational study for children with hypochondroplasia
This study observes children with hypochondroplasia to learn more about the condition. It does not involve any treatment—just monitoring and data collection to help future research.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 15 years - NCT05814510Recruiting
Help deliver an asthma program in schools and homes
This study tests an asthma education and management program for children, involving caregivers at home and staff at participating schools. You may be able to help by taking part in the program and supporting asthma care at home or school.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Any age
Children trials by city in Maryland
Where these studies are running in Maryland
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 6 studies
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore · 5 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Barry J. Reiner, MD LLC · 2 studies
- Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center · 2 studies
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 2 studies
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 2 studies
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.
Children trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there children clinical trials in Maryland?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 124 recruiting children studies with a site in Maryland, 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 in Maryland?
- 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 Maryland to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Maryland, 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.
Not the right time?
New children studies open in Maryland regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.