Clinical trials · Ohio
Children clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 317 recruiting children studies with a site in Ohio — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- NCT05839379Recruiting
Targeted therapy study for children and young adults with brain tumors
This trial studies a targeted medicine approach for high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) and some diffuse midline tumors, including DIPG. It may help by matching treatment to tumor biology using tumor testing done before or around starting standard therapy.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–39 - NCT05803343Recruiting
Testing added benefits of including dogs for autism emotion control
This study tests whether adding dogs to therapy or activities helps children with autism better manage strong emotions and reactions. It may help families who are concerned about emotion outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–15 - NCT05761899RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene-corrected lung immune cells for a rare lung disease
This early-phase study tests a treatment that uses gene-corrected immune cells to treat hPAP, a rare lung condition. The goal is to check safety and see whether the treatment improves breathing and lung function.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05750498Recruiting
Study to improve outcomes in autoimmune liver disease
This trial tests approaches to improve health outcomes for people with autoimmune liver diseases. It includes specific autoimmune conditions affecting the liver and bile ducts, and it may help your care team learn what works best for these illnesses.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT05711667RecruitingPhase 3
Letermovir to prevent CMV after stem cell transplant in kids
This trial tests whether the medicine letermovir can prevent a common virus (CMV) from coming back after an allogeneic stem cell transplant in children. It may help lower the risk of CMV infection during the vulnerable period right after transplant.
Columbus, OhioAges 2–18 - NCT05723198RecruitingPhase 3
Baricitinib for severe childhood hair loss from alopecia areata
This trial tests whether baricitinib can improve severe alopecia areata (patchy, autoimmune hair loss) in children and teens. It’s meant for people who have had long-lasting, severe hair loss and have tried other treatments without enough benefit.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6–17 - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 7 years+ - NCT05702645Recruiting
Down syndrome long-term study after leukemia treatment
This study follows children and young adults with Down syndrome who have survived acute leukemia (ALL or AML) to learn about their longer-term health after treatment ends. It may help families and doctors understand what health problems to watch for and how to provide better follow-up care.
Cleveland, OhioAges 6–39 - NCT05697874Recruiting
Rare brain tumor registry for children and young adults
This study is a global registry that collects information about people with rare or hard-to-classify brain tumors (including certain genetic tumor changes). It helps researchers learn more about these tumors and may guide future studies and treatments.
Akron, OhioAges Up to 45 years - NCT05655182RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RSV vaccine study for infants and toddlers who may be at risk
This Phase 1/2 study tests an RSV vaccine (BLB-201) in infants and young children. It aims to see how the vaccine works and how safe it is, including in children who already have RSV antibodies or not.
Beachwood, OhioAges 6 months–5 years - NCT05645224Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during laser skin treatment
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a laser procedure for a skin condition helps children and teens feel less pain and anxiety. If you are having your first laser treatment, you might be able to use a VR headset to distract you during the procedure.
Columbus, OhioAges 5–25 - NCT05659147Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
MRI study of pancreas function in children with pancreatic issues
This study uses a special pancreas MRI to see how well the pancreas works and how pancreas disease changes over time. It also compares MRI findings in children with different pancreas conditions, including suspected pancreatic insufficiency and episodes of pancreatitis.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–21 - NCT05660746RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Infliximab dose tailored to control Crohn’s inflammation
This trial tests a more precise way to start infliximab (a Crohn’s medicine) and adjust dosing based on how your body responds. It aims to better control Crohn’s inflammation early and keep it under control.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6–22 - NCT05673551Enrolling by invitation
VR during at-home burn dressing changes for kids
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help children feel better during daily burn dressing changes at home. It will study comfort and pain around the first time you do dressings after leaving the hospital.
Columbus, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT05634369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
Cleveland, OhioAges 2–40 - NCT05580601RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy trial for children with relapsed or stubborn AML
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a lab-made immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It aims to help the immune system attack leukemia cells in the bone marrow, especially when standard treatments have not worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT05556642Recruiting
Liver tumor registry for children with relapsed cancer
This study collects information and may collect fresh tumor tissue to better understand and model relapsed or hard-to-treat liver tumors. Joining could help researchers develop future treatments and more personalized research for affected patients.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT05587712RecruitingPhase 2
Sotatercept trial for children with pulmonary arterial hypertension
This Phase 2 trial tests sotatercept, a medicine that targets the blood-vessel changes in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), in children. It may help improve how well the heart and lungs work by changing the underlying disease process.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–17 - NCT05538208RecruitingPhase 2
Children with lupus kidney inflammation using mycophenolate
This Phase 2 study tests how well the medicine mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) works for children and teens with lupus nephritis that is “proliferative” (a specific biopsy type). You may qualify if your kidney biopsy and current treatment match the study’s targets and you can follow frequent visits and testing.
Akron, OhioAges 8–20 - NCT05508971Recruiting
Personalized tonsil surgery for sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
This study tests whether a personalized surgical approach can treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome. The goal is to improve breathing during sleep and overall sleep health.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2–17 - NCT05504291RecruitingPhase 2
Treatment delivered inside the eye for retinoblastoma
This Phase 2 study tests a way to deliver cancer treatment directly inside the eye to treat retinoblastoma. It may help shrink the tumor while limiting treatment to the eye when possible.
Akron, OhioAges Up to 18 years - NCT05501756RecruitingPhase 2
Dose-tuning alemtuzumab for children before a stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study looks at the best dose of alemtuzumab (a medicine used before transplant) for children undergoing a donor stem cell transplant for a non-cancer illness. It may help doctors fine-tune dosing to improve how the drug behaves in the body and make future transplant care more precise.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT05485155RecruitingPhase 2
Zemaira trial for adults with eosinophilic esophagus
This Phase 2 study tests Zemaira (an alpha-1 antitrypsin treatment given through an IV) to see if it improves eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in adults. You may be able to help researchers learn whether this treatment can reduce EoE activity when standard treatments haven’t worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT05442567RecruitingPhase 3
Vedolizumab study for kids with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s
This Phase 3 study tests whether vedolizumab can help children with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) who improved on earlier treatment. It focuses on kids who can stay off steroid medicines and follow study visits and safety rules.
Cleveland, OhioAges 2 years+
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · 14 studies
- Nationwide Children's Hospital · 10 studies
- Akron Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron · 2 studies
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation · 2 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 2 studies
- Bexley Dermatology Research
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.