Clinical trials · Ohio
Children clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 312 recruiting children studies with a site in Ohio — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, 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
- NCT05319353RecruitingPhase 3
Maribavir for kids with CMV after transplant
This Phase 3 trial tests maribavir (an anti-CMV medicine) in children and teens who get CMV infection after a stem cell or solid organ transplant. It aims to see whether the drug is safe and well-tolerated, and whether it can reduce the virus in the body.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 17 years - NCT05267821RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing anakinra to reduce inflammation in pediatric sepsis MODS
This study tests whether a medicine called anakinra can “turn down” harmful inflammation in children with severe illness from sepsis. It aims to improve organ function when multiple organs are starting to fail.
Akron, OhioAges 1 day–17 years - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–18 - NCT02493478Recruiting
Improve safety during placing breathing tubes in children
This trial looks at ways to improve the safety and quality of emergency breathing tube placement in pediatric critical care and emergency settings. It may help reduce complications and improve how clinicians do these urgent procedures.
Akron, OhioAges Any age - NCT00903110Recruiting
Long-term safety registry for Increlex in children
This study is a registry that follows children and teens with severe IGF-1 deficiency who use Increlex (or specific GH gene deletion situations) to better track long-term safety and effectiveness. You would likely join if your child is already starting or planning Increlex and is not in other growth-related drug trials.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2–18 - NCT06382155RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for children with idiopathic short stature
This trial tests a medication called vosoritide to see if it can help children with unexplained short stature grow taller. It's for kids who are very short for their age but have normal growth hormone levels and no other known cause.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3–11 - NCT07199465RecruitingPhase 1
Letermovir for children after a kidney transplant
This study tests an oral antiviral medication called letermovir to see if it safely prevents CMV (a common virus) in children who have recently had a kidney transplant. It's for children ages typically 4 weeks to about a year post-transplant, with stable kidney function and no current CMV infection.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 17 years - NCT07636525Recruiting
Sleep and Teen Vaccine Response Study
This study looks at how sleep affects how well a meningococcal vaccine works in 11–12 year olds. Researchers want to understand if getting good sleep helps your body respond better to vaccines.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 11–12 - NCT07150923Recruiting
Supraglottic airway for newborn breathing support
This study tests whether a special breathing tube placed above the voice box (called a supraglottic airway) works better than the usual mask or tube to help newborns who need breathing support right after birth. It is for babies born at or after 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Cincinnati, OhioAges birth+ - NCT06620302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adding DT2216 to chemo for relapsed solid tumors and FLC
This trial is testing whether adding a new drug, DT2216, to standard chemotherapy can help treat solid tumors (not starting in the brain) or fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) that have come back or not responded to treatment. It's for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 to 39).
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–39 - NCT07433621RecruitingPhase 1
Quercetin for XIAP deficiency in males ages 2 and up
This trial tests if the supplement quercetin can help patients with XIAP deficiency (an immune condition affecting the body's ability to control cell death and inflammation). It is given as a pill or liquid and might reduce inflammation-related symptoms.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 13–20 - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT07321353Recruiting
Survivors Journey+: Support for brain tumor survivors
This study looks at how to support children and teens who have finished treatment for a brain tumor. It may help families find ways to cope and thrive after cancer therapy.
Columbus, OhioAges 15–25 - NCT06744907RecruitingPhase 4
Betadine under skin during back fusion surgery
This study tests whether a small amount of Betadine placed under the skin during back fusion surgery can help prevent infection. It's for people having their first posterior spinal fusion.
Akron, OhioAges Up to 26 years - 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.
Columbus, OhioAges 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.
Akron, OhioAges 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 5 years - NCT07250802RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of zasocitinib for children with plaque psoriasis
This trial tests a daily pill (zasocitinib) for children and teens with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that hasn't been controlled by other treatments. It aims to see if the pill can safely improve skin symptoms over a long period.
Canton, OhioAges 4–17 - NCT07244419RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Preventing stem cell transplant rejection in children
This early-phase trial tests a medication to prevent rejection of donated stem cells in children. It's for patients who are at high risk for their transplant to fail.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT06162494Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Shingles vaccine study for young adult transplant recipients
This study tests the shingles vaccine in young adults who have had a solid organ transplant (like a kidney or liver) more than a year ago. The goal is to see if the vaccine works well and is safe for people on stable anti-rejection medicines.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 19–40 - NCT06105736Recruiting
Online behavior program for children with tuberous sclerosis
This study tests a program called 'Regulating Together' for children with tuberous sclerosis complex who have behavior challenges. The program is done online with your child and you, and may help improve self-control and reduce outbursts.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–17 - NCT06376162RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib with chemo for kids with relapsed acute leukemia
This trial tests a new targeted drug called ziftomenib combined with chemotherapy for children whose leukemia (with specific genetic changes) has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Cincinnati, OhioAges birth–21 years - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges birth–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 · 19 studies
- Nationwide Children's Hospital · 9 studies
- Akron Children's Hospital · 4 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 3 studies
- Dayton Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- Apex Clinical Research Center
- Apex Clinical Research Center, LLC
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
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 312 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.