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Children clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 213 recruiting children studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05999994RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drugs for children and young adults with cancer
This trial tests several experimental drugs for children and young adults with cancer. It aims to find safe and effective treatments by matching participants to one of several drug studies based on their cancer type and health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–39 - NCT07746167Recruiting
Pupil response study in healthy adults
This study looks at how your pupils react to light in healthy people. It may help doctors understand normal eye responses, which could improve future eye tests.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–60 - NCT06597006RecruitingPhase 3
Study of inclisiran for children with homozygous familial high cholesterol
This trial tests a new medicine called inclisiran to lower very high cholesterol in children aged 2 to 12 who have a specific genetic condition (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or HoFH). You may not need to change your current cholesterol treatments, and the study will check if inclisiran can help reduce your LDL cholesterol further.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–11 - NCT07116031RecruitingPhase 2
Belumosudil for children with chronic GVHD
This study tests a new medicine called belumosudil for children with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that hasn't improved with at least 2 other treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease and improve symptoms.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–18 - NCT06401330RecruitingPhase 3
Wilms tumor treatment study for children and young adults
This study is testing different treatments for children and young adults with a type of kidney cancer called Wilms tumor. The treatment you get depends on certain risk factors, like tumor stage and lab results. The goal is to give the right amount of treatment for each person's situation.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 30 years - NCT05382338RecruitingPhase 3
Sodium thiosulfate to protect hearing in medulloblastoma
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding sodium thiosulfate during treatment for newly diagnosed medulloblastoma can reduce the risk of hearing loss. It is designed for children and teens whose cancer meets specific low-risk or average-risk tumor and lab features.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4–21 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–39 - NCT06712875RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain cancer drug combo for kids with BRAF mutations
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (dabrafenib and trametinib) and immunotherapy (nivolumab) for children and young adults with certain BRAF gene changes in their glioma. It aims to see if this drug combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–26 - NCT06722638Recruiting
Virtual reality for lumbar punctures in leukemia
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a lumbar puncture (a spinal tap) can help children feel less pain and anxiety. It is for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoma who are in the maintenance phase of treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7 years+ - NCT06172296RecruitingPhase 3
Dinutuximab plus transplant for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests adding a targeted drug called dinutuximab to standard chemotherapy, surgery, and a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with a new diagnosis of high-risk neuroblastoma. The goal is to see if this combination helps more patients stay in remission.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 30 years - NCT06660394RecruitingPhase 3
LP352 for Dravet syndrome in children and adults
This study tests a new medicine called LP352 for children and adults with Dravet syndrome. It compares the study drug to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see if it helps reduce seizures.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–65 - NCT06036199Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for movement problems in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help reduce uncontrolled movements in children and young adults with cerebral palsy caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. It may offer an option for those whose current medications aren't working well enough.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–22 - NCT03587272RecruitingPhase 2
Sibling bone marrow transplant to reduce treatment side effects
This study tests a way to do a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant from an HLA-matched sibling in children with sickle cell disease, aiming to lower the risk of serious side effects. You may be considered if you have certain past sickle complications and your body can safely handle the transplant plan.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–25 - NCT05964439Recruiting
Testing augmented reality guidance for ultrasound procedures
This study tests whether an augmented reality (computer-generated overlay) app can help people perform ultrasound scans more easily and accurately. You may be eligible if you are trained/experienced with using ultrasound at the bedside and you have not used the specific HoloUS app version before.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–100 - NCT07336264Recruiting
Understanding acute pain in children
This study looks at how children and teens experience pain after surgery or during a bone marrow transplant. It aims to better understand acute pain, which is short-term pain that goes away as the body heals.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–21 - NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT07172958RecruitingPhase 1
A trial testing special immune cells for children with solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment using your child's own immune cells that are specially trained to find and attack tumor cells. It is for children and young adults with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–23 - NCT06358638RecruitingPhase 2
Sickle cell transplant using a gentler approach for patients with donor antibodies
This trial is testing a new, gentler type of bone marrow transplant for children and young adults with sickle cell disease who have a healthy sibling donor with a mismatched blood type or who have antibodies against their donor's red blood cells. The goal is to replace the faulty bone marrow with healthy donor cells, with fewer side effects than traditional transplants.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–25 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12–17 - NCT06193759RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cell therapy for malignant pediatric brain tumors
This trial tests a new immune therapy using your child's own specially trained white blood cells to fight brain tumors. The treatment is given directly into the fluid around the brain, and it is for children with specific types of brain cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–30 - NCT06994442RecruitingPhase 3
Best pain relief for children on a breathing tube
This study tests adding extra pain medicines (acetaminophen or an NSAID) to usual opioid pain treatment for children on a breathing machine. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to manage pain.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2 months–17 years - NCT06995729RecruitingPhase 1
Testing zavegepant nasal spray in children with migraines
This trial tests whether the medicine zavegepant (given as a nasal spray) is safe and works well for children aged 6 to 11 who have a history of migraines. If your child gets migraines, this study may help find a new treatment option.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–11 - NCT07322146Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Shorter antibiotics for children with common infections
This study tests whether shorter courses of antibiotics are as effective as longer ones for children hospitalized with pneumonia, skin infections, or urinary tract infections. It may help children get back to normal faster and reduce side effects.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2 months–17 years - NCT04655404RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Larotrectinib for children with newly diagnosed glioma with NTRK fusion
This trial tests larotrectinib, a targeted cancer medicine, in children and teens with newly diagnosed high-grade brain glioma that has an NTRK fusion. It may help shrink or control tumors by targeting a specific genetic change in the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 21 years
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Children trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting children studies listed above.
- Children's National Medical Center · 23 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 3 studies
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore · 3 studies
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
- Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center
- University of Maryland-Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center
- Velocity Clinical Research, Washington DC
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.
Common questions
- Are there children clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 213 recruiting children studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 near Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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.
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