Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,086 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02157025Recruiting
Better vision test for kids with glaucoma concerns
This study tries a more engaging way to test children’s vision using a visual field exam, to make the results more reliable. It may help your child practice the test better over two visits and give the clinic more dependable information.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 5–8 - NCT02310399Recruiting
Auditory brainstem implant for children without cochleae or hearing nerves
This study looks at whether an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) can help children hear sounds and develop listening/communication skills when the usual inner-ear hearing structures or hearing nerves are missing or not working. It may help some children who cannot benefit from a cochlear implant, but spoken language may not be the main outcome.
New York, New YorkAges 1.5 years–21 years - NCT02168868Recruiting
Blood tests to find autism-related protein signals
This study looks at blood samples from children (and sometimes parents) to see if certain protein patterns can help identify or better understand autism spectrum disorder. The results could support finding “biomarkers,” which are measurable signs that may guide future research or care.
JerusalemAges 10 months–19 years - NCT02193841RecruitingPhase 3
Treating simple bone cysts in children with new bone support
This study looks at how well a treatment works for children with a simple bone cyst in an arm or leg. The goal is to prevent problems like fractures while the cyst heals, using a stabilizing implant in the bone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–21 - NCT02390752RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for children and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests pexidartinib (TURALIO) to see how safe it is and how well it works against refractory (hard-to-treat) leukemias and solid tumors, including tumors seen with NF1 and MPNST. It mainly helps researchers learn the best way to dose the medication and gather early signals of benefit.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–35 - NCT02484248RecruitingPhase 3
Ketotifen for kids with stomach pain and duodenal eosinophilia
This study tests whether ketotifen can improve long-lasting stomach pain in children whose biopsies show high levels of a certain immune cell type in the small intestine. It may help if standard stomach-acid medicines and montelukast did not work well enough.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 8–17 - NCT02530073Recruiting
FETO procedure for babies with isolated left diaphragmatic hernia
This trial studies a fetal procedure (FETO) that temporarily blocks the baby’s windpipe to help lung growth before birth. It may help babies with severe lung underdevelopment from an isolated left diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who meet specific pregnancy and fetal criteria.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT02257229Recruiting
Study for treating clubfoot in Spanish-speaking patients
This study looks at treatment for children with clubfoot (a foot that turns inward or upward). If you speak Spanish, the study may be easier to join and could help doctors improve how clubfoot is treated.
Dallas, TexasAges Up to 18 years - NCT02235623Recruiting
Testing a specific surgery for an undescended testicle
This trial studies a surgery approach (Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy) for boys whose testicle is found higher in the abdomen during a camera procedure. It may help doctors choose the best technique to move the testicle into the scrotum.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 4 months–3 years - NCT02235857Recruiting
Device treatment study for children with focal segmental kidney scarring
This trial studies a medical device (the Liposorber LA-15) in children with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney condition that can cause heavy protein loss in the urine. It may help by improving disease control when standard treatments have not worked, were hard to tolerate, or can’t be used.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT02769975Recruiting
Check children and teens with hormone and metabolism problems
This study evaluates children (and sometimes relatives) who may have hormone (endocrine) or metabolism-related conditions. It helps doctors better understand these problems by doing a clinical evaluation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3 months–100 years - NCT02532452RecruitingPhase 2
T-cells made to fight a specific virus
This Phase 2 study gives you special “virus-targeting” immune cells (T-cells) to help your body control a current viral infection or virus that has come back (reactivated). It may help reduce the virus activity while you are immunocompromised, meaning your immune system is weaker than usual.
Akron, OhioAges 2 days+ - NCT02390765Recruiting
Study of growth, weight, and behavior in children
This study looks at how children’s growth and weight relate to thinking, mood, and behavior. It may help researchers understand what patterns affect health and development so they can guide better support for families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–100 - NCT02912143Recruiting
Hemophilia pediatric research registry database
This trial is a research registry that enrolls children with hemophilia A or B to collect health information. It may help researchers better understand bleeding risk and treatment needs over time.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges Up to 18 years - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 25 years - NCT02526901Recruiting
Pregnancy cohort study for women in Guangzhou
This study follows pregnant women from early pregnancy to learn about pregnancy and child health. You may be asked to share health information so researchers can better understand outcomes for babies born in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT02552511Recruiting
Study of seizures in newborns and how often they occur
This study looks at newborns (up to 28 days old) who have seizures to understand them better, using EEG brain-wave testing. If you agree to participate and can follow the study plan, your child’s information may help researchers learn more about neonatal seizures.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 4 weeks - 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 - NCT02523118Recruiting
Measuring symptoms and test results in eosinophilic gut diseases
This study looks at how eosinophilic inflammation in the esophagus and intestines affects outcomes like symptoms and test findings. It may help clinicians better understand these conditions and track what changes over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 3 years+ - NCT02650622Recruiting
Study of genetic and metabolic diseases in children
This study looks at children who may have genetic (inherited) or metabolic (body chemistry) problems, including newborn screening and episodes of trouble. The goal is to better understand these conditions and identify children who may benefit from further care.
Dallas, TexasAges 1 day+ - NCT02793999Recruiting
Near-infrared monitoring to guide cooling in newborns
This study tests a special, non-invasive sensor (near-infrared light) to help doctors choose the best cooling treatment for some newborns after brain injury. It may improve how well cooling works and how safely it’s managed in the first week of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 2 years - NCT02720679Recruiting
Study genetics behind blood disorders in children and families
This study looks at genetic (DNA) factors that may contribute to certain blood disorders. You may be invited if you or a close family member is receiving care for a blood condition like MDS or MPN, and the study also includes related relatives.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT02917460Recruiting
Join a children’s genomic sample and data library
This study collects and stores DNA samples and related health information from people of all ages. It helps researchers understand childhood diseases better and may support future discoveries and treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03019692Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for babies with brain bleeding
This study follows newborns and premature babies who had bleeding in the brain (intra-cranial or within the brain’s fluid spaces). It looks at long-term outcomes to better understand what happens over time and support families with care planning.
Netanya, IsraelAges 1 hour–3 months
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,086 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.