Clinical trials · Ohio
Children clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 317 recruiting children studies with a site in Ohio — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges birth–20 years - NCT06854991Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for managing pain in healthy kids
This study tests if virtual reality can help distract children and teenagers from the feeling of pain. It could show that VR is a helpful tool for managing pain without medicine.
Columbus, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT07621614RecruitingPhase 2
Safe Surgery Guidance for Childhood Melanoma Using Genetics
This study helps doctors decide the safest surgical approach for melanoma and similar skin tumors in children and young adults by using pathology reports and genetic information. The goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery while ensuring the best outcomes.
Toledo, OhioAges Up to 25 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07356050Recruiting
Measles vaccine study for children with sickle cell disease
This study checks if the measles vaccine works well in children with sickle cell disease. It aims to help protect children with this condition from measles.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6 months–6 years - NCT07300956RecruitingPhase 4
ADHD medication study for young children
This trial tests starting a new medication (Methylphenidate or Guanfacine) in young children with moderate or severe ADHD to see how well it works and if it’s safe.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3–5 - NCT07231705Recruiting
Plant-based formula for growth and tolerance in toddlers
This study tests how well toddlers (12-17 months old) tolerate and grow on a plant-based formula. It compares this new formula to standard ones for children who get most of their calories from formula.
Columbus, OhioAges 1 year–1.4 years - NCT07217444Recruiting
Deep TMS for depression in teens
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It involves wearing a special magnetic coil on the head during several sessions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–18 - NCT07054554Recruiting
Helping families find mental health support for preschoolers
This study is testing a program to help families connect with mental health services for preschoolers who are showing early signs of emotional or behavioral challenges. It aims to support caregivers like you in getting the right help for your child.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07022678RecruitingPhase 3
Xylitol dental wipes to reduce infection risk in childhood leukemia
This trial tests whether using xylitol dental wipes can lower the risk of bloodstream infections in children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving chemotherapy. If you or your child have AML and will have at least two cycles of chemo that include cytarabine, this study may help reduce infection risk.
Cleveland, OhioAges 1–25 - NCT06946355Enrolling by invitation
Food support for hospitalized children and their families
This study provides food support to families of hospitalized children who have Medicaid or no insurance, helping with meals during their hospital stay.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 21 years - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT06608966Recruiting
Epilepsy Journey: Helping Teens Manage Daily Challenges
This study tests a program called Epilepsy Journey to help teenagers with epilepsy improve skills like planning, organizing, and staying on task. It is designed for teens who struggle with these thinking skills and live at home with a caregiver.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 13–17 - NCT06401330RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized treatment for pediatric Wilms tumor
This study tailors treatment for children with Wilms tumor based on specific tumor features and risk factors. The goal is to give the right amount of therapy to each patient to minimize side effects while maintaining high cure rates.
Cleveland, OhioAges Up to 30 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 3–29 - NCT06191640Recruiting
Study of sinus disease in young children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at sinus problems in young children with cystic fibrosis. One group of children starts a new medicine called a highly effective modulator (like Trikafta), and the other group does not take this medicine. The goal is to see how the medicine affects sinus health over time.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2–8 - NCT06159127Recruiting
SMART@Home: A smartphone program for teens with chronic conditions
This trial is testing a new program called SMART@Home that helps teens manage their long-term health conditions using a smartphone app. It aims to see if this approach is practical and helpful for teens with conditions like asthma.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–18 - NCT06070350RecruitingPhase 3
Massive transfusion for life-threatening bleeding in children
This study tests whether adding the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) to a massive blood transfusion helps control life-threatening bleeding in children who are severely injured. It compares two groups: one gets TXA and the other gets a placebo (a dummy drug with no active ingredient).
Columbus, OhioAges Up to 17 years - NCT05880199Recruiting
Test Meal and Monitoring in Teens With GI Symptoms
This study studies how a standardized meal affects digestion using special monitoring in children and young adults with stomach or gut symptom problems (and compares them to healthy controls). It may help doctors understand what causes gut symptoms and guide better treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–25 - NCT05814497Recruiting
Brain scan study of how kids process chronic pain
This study looks at how the brain processes pain sensations in children with certain long-lasting pain conditions. It may help researchers understand what’s happening in the nervous system and guide better treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–17 - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT05763251Recruiting
Shorter antifungal treatment for yeast bloodstream infection in children
This trial compares shorter vs longer treatment for children with an uncomplicated yeast (Candida) bloodstream infection once blood cultures are clear. It may help reduce medicine exposure while keeping the infection under control.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 4 months+ - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–18 - NCT04684368RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for children and young adults with a brain tumor
This trial tests a new treatment approach for a rare brain tumor called NGGCT. It aims to see if a different way of treating the tumor can be effective and safe for children and young adults.
Cleveland, OhioAges 3–29
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · 11 studies
- Nationwide Children's Hospital · 9 studies
- Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital · 5 studies
- ProMedica Toledo Hospital/Russell J Ebeid Children's Hospital · 4 studies
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital · 3 studies
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron · 2 studies
- Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center · 2 studies
- Dayton Children's Hospital · 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 Ohio?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 317 recruiting children studies with a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio?
- 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 Ohio to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio 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.