Clinical trials · Maryland
Children clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 124 recruiting children studies with a site in Maryland — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Maryland
- NCT07126262RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for growth in infants with hypochondroplasia
This study tests a daily injection called vosoritide to see if it helps children with hypochondroplasia grow taller. It is for babies and toddlers up to 35 months old who are shorter than average for their age.
Baltimore, MarylandAges birth–3 years - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 15–20 - NCT06055608RecruitingPhase 2
Improving kidney transplant outcomes in teens and young adults
This trial tests a new approach to help teenagers and young adults keep their first kidney transplant working well. It looks at how to improve long-term success by carefully managing the immune system around the time of transplant.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 13–20 - NCT07696065RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Palliative care support for kids in early cancer trials
This study tests adding palliative care—extra comfort and quality-of-life support—for children and young adults being considered for early-phase cancer trials. It involves patients, their families, and their doctors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges birth–25 years - NCT04965675RecruitingPhase 3
Eptinezumab for teens with chronic migraine
This trial tests eptinezumab, a preventive medicine, to reduce headache frequency in teens with chronic migraine. It may help your teen if they have frequent migraine days despite usual care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–17 - NCT07366034RecruitingPhase 3
Testing nerandomilast for children with lung scarring
This trial tests a new oral medicine, nerandomilast, to see if it helps children and teens (ages 2 to under 18) who have a type of lung disease that causes scarring (interstitial lung disease). The study monitors how well patients tolerate the drug and whether it improves their breathing.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 2–17 - NCT06513962RecruitingPhase 3
Triptorelin to protect ovaries in young women with cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called triptorelin can protect the ovaries in young women and teens receiving strong chemotherapy for cancer. If you are newly diagnosed with a cancer (other than breast cancer) and are about to get certain chemotherapy drugs, this trial may help preserve your fertility.
Bethesda, MarylandAges Up to 39 years - NCT06503367Recruiting
Observation study for children 0-5 with LAMA2 muscular dystrophy
This study follows young children with LAMA2-related congenital muscular dystrophy to learn more about the disease. It does not test a new treatment, so it may help families understand the condition better and prepare for future trials.
Bethesda, MarylandAges Up to 5 years - NCT06145477Recruiting
Parenting support for preschoolers in Head Start
This study tests a new virtual program to help parents manage their preschool child's behavior and support their mental health. It is for families in Baltimore City Head Start programs.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07243652Recruiting
Helping kids recover after bronchiolitis
This study tests a program called I-DECIDE to help children recover after being hospitalized with bronchiolitis. It may help parents manage symptoms and decide when to seek care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges birth–2 years - NCT06124157RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted therapy plus chemo for children with Ph+ or Ph-like B-ALL
This trial tests if adding a targeted drug (dasatinib or imatinib) to a chemotherapy combination with blinatumomab works better for children and young adults with a specific genetic form of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive or ABL-class Ph-like B-ALL.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 1 year–46 years - NCT06842355RecruitingPhase 2
TYRA-300 for children with achondroplasia (BEACH301)
This study tests an experimental oral medication (TYRA-300) for children with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. The goal is to see if it can safely improve growth in children whose growth plates are still open.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–10 - NCT07466316RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing chemo schedules for intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma
This trial compares two different chemotherapy schedules for children and young adults with intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma (a type of muscle cancer). One group gets a higher dose of chemotherapy over a shorter period, while the other gets a lower dose plus maintenance therapy for a longer time. The goal is to see which approach works better.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 50 years - NCT05705531Recruiting
Cardiac MRI study of heart health after Hodgkin lymphoma treatment
This study looks at how certain blood-related “growth patterns” connect to long-term heart health after treatment for classical Hodgkin lymphoma. It may help doctors better predict who could develop heart problems and how to monitor them over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 7 years+ - NCT06866275RecruitingPhase 2
Suramin for autism in boys aged 5–14
This trial tests if a medicine called suramin (KZ101) can help with social challenges in boys with autism. It's a 12-week study at one location, and families must be able to visit the site easily.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 5–14 - NCT07107945RecruitingPhase 3
Study of empagliflozin for children with chronic kidney disease
This trial tests if empagliflozin, a daily pill, is safe and helps children ages 2–17 with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Your child may be eligible if they have reduced kidney function and elevated protein in their urine, and are already on stable kidney treatments.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 2–17 - NCT07441876RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing a new drug to vosoritide for children with achondroplasia
This trial tests a new medicine, BMN 333, against an existing one (vosoritide) to see if it helps children with achondroplasia grow. It's for kids who haven't used these treatments before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 2–17 - NCT07675161Recruiting
MiniMed wearable device study for children with diabetes
This study tests a small wearable device that helps manage diabetes. It is designed for children and teens ages 7 to 17 who use insulin, and aims to see how well the device fits and works in daily life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 7–17 - NCT07253285RecruitingPhase 3
Study on cagrilintide and CagriSema for kids with excess weight
This trial tests two new medicines (cagrilintide and CagriSema) to see if they help children and teens lose weight. It's for young people who have tried lifestyle changes without enough success.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 8–18 - NCT05382338RecruitingPhase 3
Sodium thiosulfate to protect hearing in medulloblastoma
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding sodium thiosulfate during treatment for newly diagnosed medulloblastoma can reduce the risk of hearing loss. It is designed for children and teens whose cancer meets specific low-risk or average-risk tumor and lab features.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 4–21 - NCT03959085RecruitingPhase 3
Inotuzumab plus chemotherapy for high-risk childhood leukemia
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding inotuzumab to standard post-induction chemotherapy improves outcomes for children and young teens with high-risk B-ALL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), or certain high-risk B-LLy. It may help by targeting leukemia cells more directly, but participation depends on specific age, lab results, and medical history rules.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 months–25 years - NCT06873035Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Infigratinib for children with hypochondroplasia
This study tests an oral medication called infigratinib in children with hypochondroplasia, a form of short stature. It aims to see if the drug can help improve growth and is for children who are still growing.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–18 - NCT04782258RecruitingPhase 3
Testing the safety of tolvaptan in children with ARPKD
This trial is for children from 28 days old up to 18 years who have a rare kidney disease called ARPKD. It will test if the drug tolvaptan is safe for them. The study helps find new treatment options for kids with this condition.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT03047369Recruiting
Myelin brain disorder research biobank for samples and data
This study collects brain-related medical information and biological samples to help researchers better understand leukodystrophies and other white-matter brain disorders. It may help future diagnosis and treatments by building a valuable “biobank” of patient data and samples.
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.
- Johns Hopkins University · 5 studies
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore · 5 studies
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 4 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 3 studies
- Barry J. Reiner, MD LLC · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins Hospital · 2 studies
- Kennedy Krieger Institute · 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.