Clinical trials · New York
Children clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 197 recruiting children studies with a site in New York — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in New York
- NCT04897347Recruiting
Robotic sitting and reaching training for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a robotic therapy that helps children with cerebral palsy practice sitting balance and reaching safely. It may improve how well your child can control posture and move during functional tasks.
New York, New YorkAges 6–17 - NCT06103513RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two starting doses of growth hormone in children
This study compares two different starting doses of growth hormone to see which works better for children who need it. It may help your child grow taller if they have growth hormone deficiency or short stature.
New York, New YorkAges 5–15 - NCT05714449Recruiting
Eye patch and vision training for children with amblyopia
This study compares two treatments for amblyopia (lazy eye) in children: wearing an eye patch and a special vision training called foveation therapy. It aims to see which treatment better improves vision in children with strabismic amblyopia, which is a type of lazy eye caused by misaligned eyes.
New York, New YorkAges 4–16 - NCT04559425Recruiting
Registry study for immune-related serious slowed fetal heart rhythm
This study follows pregnancies where the baby has a serious immune-related heart rhythm problem (high-grade AV block). It collects information to better understand what happens during pregnancy and after delivery, especially when blood tests show anti-Ro/La antibodies.
New York, New YorkAges 16–50 - NCT04089254Recruiting
Teen suicide care alternatives after emergency room visit
This study tests an approach to help teens after they come to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to see whether the alternative treatment can better support teens who need extra care, beyond a basic check-in.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT07770490Recruiting
Food support for families with young children
This study provides free healthy food and nutrition help to families with children aged 2-6 who receive Medicaid and sometimes worry about having enough food. It aims to see if this support improves children's health and well-being.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03827694Recruiting
Testing a noninvasive scan for serious lung mold infections in kids
This study uses noninvasive breathing/relates imaging (MRI or CT) to help diagnose mold infections in the lungs in children and young adults. It may help doctors find these infections sooner, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
New York, New YorkAges 4 months–21 years - NCT06028646Recruiting
Using CT scans to diagnose airway collapse in children
This trial tests if a special CT scan can help diagnose tracheomalacia (a condition where the airway collapses during breathing) in children who have already had a bronchoscopy.
New York, New YorkAges birth–18 years - NCT07698899RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new treatment for childhood brain and CNS cancers
This trial tests a radioactive drug (177Lu-DTPA-Omburtamab) given directly into the fluid around the brain for children and teens with certain brain cancers or cancers that have spread to the central nervous system. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective for tumors that have come back or not responded to other therapies.
Commack, New YorkAges 3–22 - NCT07660198RecruitingPhase 3
Pneumonia vaccine catch-up study for kids and teens
This trial tests a catch-up pneumococcal vaccine for children and adolescents who may have missed some doses. It aims to see how safe and effective the vaccine is in healthy kids aged 15 months to 17 years.
East Syracuse, New YorkAges 1.3 years–17 years - NCT07642999Recruiting
How Children's Screen Time Affects Eye Development
This study tracks how much time children spend looking at screens versus outdoor activities and how that relates to their eye health over 3 years. Researchers will give your child a special device to wear at home to measure their visual habits.
New York, New YorkAges 7–12 - NCT07629154Recruiting
Safe Hospital Discharge Planning for Children
This study tests a new discharge process to help children recover safely at home after being treated in the hospital for an infection. The goal is to make sure children get the right follow-up care and support after they leave the hospital.
Ithaca, New YorkAges 5–16 - NCT07609342Recruiting
Play-Based Social-Emotional Support for Preschoolers
This study tests a therapeutic play program at school to help preschoolers with early social or emotional challenges feel more confident and connected. Your child's teacher will first complete a short survey to see if they might benefit.
Rochester, New YorkAges 3–6 - NCT07595562Recruiting
Testing soy milk as a calcium drink in NYC schools
This study asks whether school children in New York City find soy milk acceptable as a healthy, calcium-rich drink option. Researchers will see if kids enjoy it and whether it could be served in schools.
Elmhurst, New YorkAges 5–18 - NCT07566377RecruitingPhase 2
Cord Blood Transplant for Children and Young Adults With Blood Cancer
This study tests whether using cord blood stem cells (collected from umbilical cords after birth) can help treat high-risk blood cancers in children and young adults when a matched donor is not quickly available. Cord blood transplants may help prevent cancer from coming back.
New York, New YorkAges Up to 26 years - NCT07488338Recruiting
Movement and hand training for children with SMA
This study tests whether a combined program of home-based activities and hand training can help children with spinal muscular atrophy improve their movement and daily function. It is for children who can sit or walk with support and have been on stable medication for at least 6 months.
New York, New YorkAges 5–17 - 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.
Albany, New YorkAges Up to 50 years - NCT07470879RecruitingPhase 2
Etrasimod for Children with Ulcerative Colitis
This trial tests if the medicine etrasimod can help children with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. You may still be able to join even if you are already taking other treatments for your condition.
New York, New YorkAges 2–11 - NCT07454343Recruiting
Observational study on Erdheim-Chester disease
This study collects information from patients with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) to better understand the condition and how it is treated. By looking at medical records, researchers hope to improve care for people with ECD.
New York, New YorkAges 7 years+ - NCT07348263Recruiting
Study on childhood eosinophilic fasciitis
This study looks at children diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis (a rare condition that causes skin swelling and stiffness) between 2000 and 2026. It aims to learn more about the disease and how it affects patients over time.
Syracuse, New YorkAges Up to 18 years - NCT07297979RecruitingPhase 1
Xaluritamig for relapsed or refractory Ewing sarcoma
This trial is testing a new drug called xaluritamig for children, teens, and adults with Ewing sarcoma that has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink the cancer or stop it from growing.
New York, New YorkAges 2 years+ - NCT07298421RecruitingPhase 3
Testing afimkibart for children with Crohn's disease
This trial tests a medicine called afimkibart for children with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease. It aims to see how well the drug works and how safe it is when used for both starting and ongoing treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 2–17 - NCT07300267RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new pneumococcal vaccine for infants and toddlers
This trial tests a new vaccine called V118C to protect children against pneumococcal disease. It is for two age groups: toddlers aged 12-15 months who already had 3 doses of a standard pneumococcal vaccine, and babies about 2 months old who have not had any pneumococcal vaccine yet.
East Syracuse, New YorkAges 2 months–1.3 years - NCT07282613RecruitingPhase 3
CagriSema for blood sugar and weight in children with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called CagriSema to see if it can lower blood sugar and help with weight loss in children and teens with type 2 diabetes. It compares the medicine to a placebo (a look-alike with no active drug) over several months.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 10–18
Children trials by city in New York
Where these studies are running in New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · 4 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 3 studies
- Child Health Care Associates · 2 studies
- Northwell Health · 2 studies
- SUNY College of Optometry · 2 studies
- Albany Medical Center
- Beacon HS
- Center for Cerebral Palsy Research, Teachers College, Columbia University
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 New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 197 recruiting children studies with a site in New York, 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 New York?
- 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 New York to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in New York, 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 New York 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.