Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,989 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03687411Recruiting
Ultrasound tool to find spinal landmarks for anesthesia
This trial tests an ultrasound-based device that automatically marks key spots in your lower back so anesthesia can be given more accurately. It may help the anesthesia provider place the needle with better guidance during surgery.
SingaporeAges 21–75 - NCT03582709Enrolling by invitation
Study how sitting time affects kids’ thinking and heart health
This study looks at how much children sit each day and how it relates to thinking skills and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. It may help researchers understand which lifestyle patterns are linked to better or worse health outcomes in children.
Ages 7–12 - NCT03633162Recruiting
Study about maternal grandmothers’ effects on babies
This study looks at whether what maternal grandmothers know, do, or influence during a pregnancy is linked to outcomes for grandchildren. You may be included if your grandchild was born at the study hospital and key pregnancy details are available.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 36–100 - NCT03541785Enrolling by invitation
Using NGAL to guide fluids and start kidney-filtering in children
This study tests whether measuring a urine protein called NGAL can help doctors choose the right fluid amount and decide when to start a kidney-filtering treatment called CRRT in critically ill children with kidney injury. If it works, it may help treat kidney problems sooner and more safely.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3 months–25 years - NCT03530852Recruiting
RELIZORB test for children needing tube feeding and IV nutrition
This study tests whether RELIZORB helps children with short bowel syndrome (SBS), who rely on IV nutrition (and also tube feeding), absorb fats better. It is an open-label study over 90 days, meaning everyone gets the study treatment and outcomes are compared over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–18 - 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 - NCT03415620Recruiting
Music listening during surgery to reduce anxiety and pain
This study tests whether listening to music around the time of surgery can lower anxiety and pain, reduce how much pain medicine you need, and improve satisfaction. You may be asked to fill out brief questionnaires before and after your procedure.
SingaporeAges 21–70 - NCT03369353Enrolling by invitation
Personalized immune testing study for bowel and transplant patients
This study looks at whether a precise lab test can help understand inflammatory bowel disease, functional gut disorders, and immune changes after stem cell transplant or cell therapy. It may help doctors choose better monitoring and treatments based on your immune and gut test results.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03427736Recruiting
Studying pain and numbing medicines in children
This trial looks at how well different numbing and pain-relief medicines work in children during routine care. It may help doctors choose safer, better pain control for kids who need these medicines.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges birth–17 years - NCT03413566Enrolling by invitation
Studying health issues in children with cerebral palsy
This study is looking at how common different health problems are in children with cerebral palsy, and which problems often happen together. It may help clinicians plan better care by understanding the most frequent additional needs.
Ages 5–18 - NCT03359109Enrolling by invitation
Checking metal levels in children with metal implants
This trial studies how much metal can build up in the body and in the blood in children and teens who will receive certain metal implants during surgery. It may help doctors better understand potential metal exposure and how to monitor it.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 4–18 - NCT03465592RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab after mismatched bone marrow transplant for sarcoma
This trial studies nivolumab (an immune treatment) in people with sarcoma who already had a partially mismatched bone marrow transplant. It may help the new immune system recognize and attack cancer, and researchers will also watch closely for side effects like GVHD (immune reaction after transplant) and autoimmune problems.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 1–40 - NCT03301038RecruitingPhase 2
Rifampin for high blood calcium
This study tests if rifampin, a medicine usually used for infections, can lower high calcium levels in people with a rare genetic condition affecting vitamin D. It might help reduce symptoms like kidney stones or bone pain.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–70 years - NCT03465657Enrolling by invitation
Study of salt intake in Spanish schoolchildren
This study measures how much salt (sodium) children in Spain typically eat and how their bodies respond. It looks for a representative group of children, so results reflect what many kids are like.
MadridAges 7–11 - NCT03353584Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief during sickle cell pain crises
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help reduce pain during a sickle cell “vaso-occlusive crisis,” which is an episode of sudden, severe pain. It’s offered alongside the care team’s usual pain management to see if VR makes pain feel better.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 6–25 - NCT03126916RecruitingPhase 3
Testing added therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma in children
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding either a targeted drug (lorlatinib) or a radioactive treatment (131I-MIBG) to intensive chemotherapy improves outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help by aiming at tumor cells more directly alongside standard treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 months–30 years - NCT03067181RecruitingPhase 3
Active surveillance and chemotherapy for germ cell tumors
This study looks at how to manage germ cell tumors in children and young adults using careful monitoring for some patients and chemotherapy for others. It aims to see whether these approaches can control the cancer while avoiding unnecessary treatment when possible.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT03059420Recruiting
Genetic study of strabismus and certain birth eye-movement disorders
This study looks for genetic (inherited DNA) causes of strabismus (eyes that don’t line up) and certain birth conditions that affect eye movement and brainstem/cranial nerves. Your participation may help researchers better understand these conditions and guide future testing and care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day+ - NCT03054792Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
MRI test to map low-oxygen areas in childhood sarcomas
This Phase 1 study uses special MRI scans to look at “low-oxygen” parts of a childhood sarcoma. It aims to help doctors better understand the tumor before standard treatment that may include chemotherapy and sometimes radiation.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6–18 - NCT03178630Recruiting
MRI scans to track outcomes in children with autoimmune liver disease
This study uses MRI scans to find “biomarkers,” or imaging clues, that may help predict how autoimmune liver conditions will progress in children and young adults. If you qualify, you may get MRI imaging to see whether it relates to future health outcomes.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6–23 - NCT03107520RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ultrasound during hip surgery to check blood flow
This early-phase study tests a special ultrasound with an added contrast medicine (Lumason) during surgery for babies with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It aims to better see blood flow at the time of surgery, which may help guide and improve care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4 months–2 years - NCT03050268Recruiting
Study of childhood cancer risk in families
This study looks at inherited (family) risk for childhood cancers, including families with early cancers or known cancer risk conditions. It may help researchers understand why some children get cancer and improve future risk detection and care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT03102554Enrolling by invitation
Study genes in sex development differences and hypospadias
This study looks for genetic causes of differences in how a baby or child’s sex organs develop, including hypospadias. You may be able to join if doctors can’t find a reason using standard testing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03190538Recruiting
Study of fatty liver inflammation in Chinese children
This trial looks at nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver with inflammation) in children. It is meant to test whether a new approach can help improve this liver problem without being caused by alcohol or other known liver diseases.
BeijingAges 1–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,989 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.