Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,993 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06236919Recruiting
Virtual reality for emotional regulation in kids and teens
This study tests a virtual reality program designed to help children and teens learn to manage their emotions. It's offered in schools and aims to improve emotional regulation skills.
BarcelonaAges 10–16 - NCT06242873Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for kids with incomplete injuries
This study tests if mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can help children ages 3 to 16 with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk better. It is important for children who still have some movement in their legs but need extra help to improve their walking.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–16 - NCT06240715Recruiting
Umbilical cord milking for premature babies who need help at birth
This study tests whether gently squeezing the umbilical cord before clamping it (called cord milking) helps premature babies who are not vigorous at birth. It is being done in hospitals with fewer resources to find safe and effective ways to improve oxygen and blood flow right after delivery.
Belagavi, KarnatakaAges birth–10 minutes - NCT06239272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized treatment for NRSTS in children and young adults
This trial tests a personalized treatment plan for children and young adults with a type of soft tissue sarcoma (NRSTS). It uses a combination of surgery, targeted radiation, and two drugs (pazopanib and selinexor) to fight cancer while reducing side effects. The study is looking for people who have not been treated before for this sarcoma.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Up to 30 years - NCT04569149Recruiting
Registry for very small-bodied, low-head-growth syndromes
This is a registry (a secure list of patients) for people with rare conditions that cause very small size and a smaller-than-usual head from early life. It helps researchers learn more about these conditions and how they vary from person to person.
Wilmington, DelawareAges Any age - NCT02708134Recruiting
Study of CPR quality in children and young adults
This trial looks at how well CPR (chest compressions) is done during an emergency resuscitation in children and young adults. The goal is to understand what helps improve care during life-saving resuscitation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth–18 years - NCT06206616Recruiting
Liver fat in children with celiac disease
This study looks at whether children with celiac disease have fat buildup in the liver. It aims to help doctors understand and manage this condition better.
Palermo, PalermoAges 1–14 - NCT06218381Recruiting
Brief exposure for PTSD in combat veterans
This study tests a very brief exposure therapy to help U.S. combat veterans with PTSD. It is designed for veterans who have not had recent mental health treatment and experienced combat trauma within the last 10 years.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT06208657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer therapy for kids and teens
This trial tests personalized cancer treatments for children and teens whose cancer has not responded to standard therapy. It uses information from precision medicine studies to match the right drug to each child's tumor.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges birth–21 years - 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 - NCT06208332RecruitingPhase 2
Communication support for kids with severe neurological needs
This study tests a new communication program to help families and doctors talk about what matters most to your child with a severe neurological condition. It is for hospitalized children ages 6 months to 25 years old, who have had their condition for more than 6 months.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 6 months+ - NCT06223828RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Azithromycin for Children with Severe Asthma in the ICU
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard asthma treatments helps children with severe asthma in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) recover faster. It is for children ages 3 to 17 who are already receiving strong asthma medicines and steroids.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 3–17 - NCT05550298Recruiting
Study of virus infections after pediatric transplants
This study looks at how respiratory viruses behave and how the body responds in children who are about to receive, or have recently received, a transplant. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat viral infections in transplant patients by studying blood samples and test results.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06135311Recruiting
TENS treatment for bedwetting in children
This study tests whether a gentle electrical nerve stimulation device (TENS) can help children who wet the bed at least once a week despite trying behavioral changes. It may be an option if your child hasn't used other treatments like medication or nerve stimulation.
Albany, New YorkAges 5–17 - 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 - NCT06194162Recruiting
Weighted blankets for better sleep in kids with ADHD
This trial tests if weighted blankets can help children with ADHD who still have trouble sleeping after trying standard sleep tips. The study looks at whether these special blankets improve sleep and daily life.
FrederiksbergAges 5–12 - NCT06186141RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing morphine and oxycodone for kids' pain after surgery
This study compares two common pain medicines—morphine and oxycodone—given through a PCA pump after surgery in children. The goal is to see which one causes less nausea and vomiting, so your child can recover more comfortably.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 6–18 - 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 - NCT06195345Recruiting
Brain oxygen study for children having an MRI
This study looks at oxygen levels in the brains of children and young adults (birth to 18 years) during a standard MRI. The goal is to learn more about how the brain works, and it only adds a few minutes to your child's regular MRI scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 minute–18 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 30 years - NCT06166355Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for anorexia in children under 14
This trial tests if a virtual reality body exposure program can help children under 14 with anorexia nervosa improve their relationship with their body image. The treatment is designed to be less scary and more engaging than traditional therapies.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges Up to 14 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06168695Recruiting
Treating front teeth crossbite to help children's speech
This study looks at how fixing a crossbite (where upper front teeth sit behind lower teeth) can improve speech in children. It may help kids who have trouble saying certain sounds because of their teeth alignment.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 8–10 - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 19–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,993 recruiting children studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a children trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a children trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.