Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Children clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 213 recruiting children studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including 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 near Washington, D.C.
- 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 - NCT03779854RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing graft-versus-host disease in kids after stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether removing certain immune cells (T cells) from the donor transplant can lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (long-term immune attack after transplant) in children and young adults with blood cancers. If you qualify, it may help improve transplant outcomes while tracking safety and side effects.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–26 years - 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).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–39 - NCT05843253RecruitingPhase 2
Ribociclib plus everolimus or temozolomide for certain brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests ribociclib with either everolimus or temozolomide, depending on the specific brain tumor type. It may help slow tumor growth in children and young adults whose tumor has specific genetic changes and who have had recent standard radiation therapy.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–39 - NCT04851119RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for kids and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early-phase study tests tegavivint to see how well it works and how safe it is for children and young adults with solid cancers that have come back or are not responding. It may be an option if your tumor type (including certain lymphomas or desmoid tumors) matches the study’s rules.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–30 - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 15–20 - 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).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 17 years - 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 - NCT05026749RecruitingPhase 3
Azithromycin for severe RSV breathing failure in young children
This trial tests whether azithromycin (an antibiotic) can improve outcomes for babies and young children in the ICU who have RSV causing serious breathing problems. It mainly looks at children who start strong breathing support soon after RSV symptoms begin.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3 days–2 years - NCT05332067RecruitingPhase 2
Omalizumab to prevent future asthma flare-ups before they start
This trial studies whether starting omalizumab before asthma flare-ups begin can reduce how often children get worsening asthma that needs strong steroid medicine. It is for children with persistent asthma who have signs of allergic/asthma triggers and recent flare-up history.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–17 - NCT05125302RecruitingPhase 3
Ubrogepant for acute migraine relief in kids and teens
This study tests how safe ubrogepant is and whether it helps treat an individual migraine attack in children and teens. It focuses on measuring side effects and whether headaches improve 2 hours after taking the study medicine.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–17 - NCT06034678Recruiting
Food allergy mastery program for teens and their families
This trial tests a program to help teens with food allergies learn more about managing their condition and reduce its impact on daily life. It is for kids ages 10–14 who have had a common food allergy for at least one year.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 10–14 - 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 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–18 - NCT06873035Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Infigratinib for children with hypochondroplasia
This study tests an oral medication called infigratinib in children with hypochondroplasia, a form of short stature. It aims to see if the drug can help improve growth and is for children who are still growing.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–18 - 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 - NCT07126262RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for growth in infants with hypochondroplasia
This study tests a daily injection called vosoritide to see if it helps children with hypochondroplasia grow taller. It is for babies and toddlers up to 35 months old who are shorter than average for their age.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth–3 years - NCT05219110Recruiting
More fluids for children sick with toxin E. coli
This study looks at whether giving extra (hyper) fluids early helps children with a high-risk E. coli stomach infection. The goal is to improve outcomes by supporting the kidneys during the illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 9 months–21 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 - NCT05099874Recruiting
Computer training to improve attention in sickle cell disease
This trial tests whether a computer-based “attention control” training program can improve attention and daily functioning in children with sickle cell disease. To join, you must meet certain criteria and also pass an initial attention screening test during the study.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - 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 - NCT05304585RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo for children with early, low-risk fusion-negative rhabdomyosarcoma
This Phase 3 study tests a chemotherapy plan for children and teens with newly diagnosed, very low-risk or low-risk rhabdomyosarcoma that does not have certain gene fusions (FOXO1 fusion negative). The goal is to see if this treatment can work well while limiting side effects by matching therapy to early-stage risk.
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 · 21 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 2 studies
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital · 2 studies
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore · 2 studies
- Emerson Clinical Research Institute
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
- Pharmasite Research, Inc.
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
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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