Clinical trials · Ohio
Children clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 313 recruiting children studies with a site in Ohio — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- NCT06088589Recruiting
Speech-in-noise in autism and fragile x
This study measures how well people with autism or fragile X syndrome perceive speech in noisy settings, compared to typically developing individuals. It uses EEG to understand brain activity during listening tasks.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 15–35 - NCT06131801Recruiting
Crushed venetoclax tablet solution study for blood cancers
This study checks how the body handles venetoclax when it's given as a liquid made from crushed tablets. It's for children and young adults with blood cancers who already take venetoclax crushed or through a feeding tube.
Cincinnati, OhioAges birth–38 years - NCT06133101RecruitingPhase 2
Can soymilk help kids with fatty liver disease?
This study tests if drinking soymilk can improve liver health in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It may offer a simple dietary change to help manage the condition.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–12 - NCT06153173RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for histiocytic disorders
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with histiocytic disorders, which are rare diseases where certain immune cells grow out of control. It may help shrink tumors and improve symptoms when other treatments haven't worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT06170047Recruiting
Parent program for foster and kinship caregivers
This study tests a parenting program designed to support foster and kinship caregivers in Ohio. It aims to help you build skills and confidence while caring for a foster child aged 2 to 8.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT06175104Recruiting
HeartGPS: Support for parents after a prenatal heart diagnosis
This study tests a counseling program for parents whose unborn baby has a serious heart condition called single ventricle. The program aims to help parents manage stress and support their baby's development before and after birth.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06177067RecruitingPhase 1
Study of 3 drugs for young AML patients with genetic changes
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax) for children and young adults with a hard-to-treat type of leukemia that has a specific genetic change. The goal is to see if this new mix can help when standard treatments have not worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–30 - NCT06194747Recruiting
Improving treatment speed for severe seizures in kids
This trial tests a faster way to give seizure-stopping medicine to children having a long or repeated seizure. The goal is to see if quicker treatment leads to better outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT06226610RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dupilumab for severe itching after burn injuries
This trial tests if dupilumab (Dupixent) can help adults with long-lasting, severe itching from healed burn scars. It is for people whose itching has not improved with standard treatments like antihistamines.
Akron, OhioAges 18–60 - NCT06227780Recruiting
Sound therapy for thinking and sensory issues in kids with developmental disorders
This trial tests whether special sound patterns played through headphones can help improve thinking and reduce sensitivity to noise in children with Fragile X syndrome or autism. The study uses a short daily listening program over several weeks to see if it makes a difference.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–10 - NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–18 - NCT06264700Recruiting
Helping patients take hydroxyurea as prescribed
This study tests whether video directly observed therapy (a caregiver or adolescent records themselves taking the medication) improves how consistently hydroxyurea is taken. It is for children with sickle cell disease (ages 1-10) or adolescents/young adults (ages 11-25) who have been prescribed hydroxyurea for at least 6 months.
Columbus, OhioAges 11 years+ - NCT06273748Recruiting
Study on chronic eye inflammation in children
This study looks at children with long-term eye inflammation that is not caused by an infection. It aims to learn more about the condition and how to better help patients.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–16 - NCT06290401Recruiting
Boosting self-management in teens with sickle cell disease
This study is testing a program to help adolescents with sickle cell disease better manage their health. It looks at how family, friends, and the clinic can support teens to take charge of their care.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 13–21 - NCT06325813Recruiting
TMS therapy for ADHD in teens
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation called TMS can help teenagers with ADHD control their impulses better. The treatment targets a part of the brain that helps with stopping or changing actions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT06560242Recruiting
Tracking early sound perception in Fragile X syndrome
This study uses safe brain monitoring (fNIRS and EEG) to see how infants with Fragile X syndrome process sounds compared to other infants. The goal is to find early signs of hearing or perception issues.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6 months–2.2 years - NCT06328608RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
PRX-102 for children with Fabry disease
This study tests a new enzyme replacement therapy called PRX-102 for children with Fabry disease. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps manage symptoms like pain and eye or skin changes.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2–17 - NCT06333899RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lorlatinib for newly diagnosed brain tumors with ROS or ALK fusion
This trial tests if lorlatinib, a targeted pill, can shrink or slow the growth of high-grade brain tumors that have a specific ROS or ALK genetic change. It is for children and young adults who have not yet had treatment for their tumor.
Columbus, OhioAges 1–21 - NCT06339593RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Using MRI to Monitor CF Lung Health
This study uses MRI scans to monitor lung health in teens and young adults with cystic fibrosis who are taking Trikafta. It aims to find better ways to track how the disease affects the lungs over time.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–21 - NCT06380517RecruitingPhase 3
Headset therapy vs patching for lazy eye in children
This study tests a new way to treat lazy eye (amblyopia) in 4 to 7 year olds using special shows watched through a headset (dichoptic therapy). It compares this to the standard treatment of wearing a patch over the stronger eye. The goal is to see if the headset therapy works as well or better than patching.
Mayfield Heights, OhioAges 4–7 - NCT06405087RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of vedolizumab for children with IBD
This study is for children and teenagers with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease who have already completed a previous vedolizumab study and are doing well. It will look at the long-term safety and effectiveness of continuing vedolizumab treatment.
Cleveland, OhioAges 2–17 - NCT06408259RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing ozanimod and fingolimod for children with MS
This study compares two oral medications, ozanimod and fingolimod, to see which one works better and is safer for children and teenagers with relapsing-remitting MS. Both drugs help reduce MS attacks and slow down the disease.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–17 - NCT06410976Recruiting
Study of hypochondroplasia in children
This study is for children with hypochondroplasia, a condition that causes short stature. It will look at how the condition changes over time and aims to better understand it, with the goal of finding new treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2.5 years–16 years - NCT06450925RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin A supplements for donor stem cell transplant patients
This study tests whether giving extra vitamin A to adults receiving donor stem cell transplants can help improve outcomes. It is for patients whose vitamin A levels are not high and who can take it by mouth.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · 18 studies
- Nationwide Children's Hospital · 3 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 2 studies
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · 2 studies
- Akron Children's Hospital
- Eye Care Associates, Inc.
- Local Institution - 0091
- Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, Inc.
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 313 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.