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
- NCT05634369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
South Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–40 - NCT05621278Recruiting
School study of mental and physical well-being from kids to adults
This study follows students from middle school through high school and asks their parents and teachers questions about mental well-being and physical (body-related) health. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy development over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 9–65 - NCT05549167RecruitingPhase 3
Sirolimus for children with juvenile nasal blood tumors
This trial tests whether sirolimus can shrink or control juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in children and teens, and checks its safety. It may help families who cannot rely only on surgery, especially for larger or hard-to-treat tumors.
MoscowAges 7–18 - NCT05336136Recruiting
Custom breathing-mask fit testing for children
This trial studies whether a custom, non-invasive breathing mask works better or is easier for children to use. It’s meant to improve comfort and fit while supporting breathing therapy without invasive procedures.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 8–12 - NCT05501756RecruitingPhase 2
Dose-tuning alemtuzumab for children before a stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study looks at the best dose of alemtuzumab (a medicine used before transplant) for children undergoing a donor stem cell transplant for a non-cancer illness. It may help doctors fine-tune dosing to improve how the drug behaves in the body and make future transplant care more precise.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT05407480Recruiting
Treatment guidance study for children with Hodgkin lymphoma
This study is for children with “classical” Hodgkin lymphoma to help guide the best treatment plan. It may help your care team choose therapy based on what has worked for similar children.
Paris, FranceAges birth–18 years - 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 - NCT05450094Enrolling by invitation
School program to meet children’s mental health needs
This study tests a school-based program designed to better support children’s mental health needs that are currently not being met. It focuses on students and the school team responsible for delivering the support.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 5–105 - NCT05629013Recruiting
After-action reviews to improve child welfare teams’ care
This study asks child welfare teams and families to review what happened in their team planning meetings, to help improve how services get connected. It may help strengthen the way support services are identified and linked for children in ongoing child welfare cases.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT05124964Recruiting
Quality of life study for newly diagnosed brain germ cell tumors
This study looks at how life quality changes in children and young adults after a new diagnosis of a brain germ cell tumor. It may help doctors understand which supports improve day-to-day well-being.
BeijingAges 3–30 - NCT05194254Recruiting
MRI eye-tracking study for social thinking in autistic children
This study uses MRI to measure how children’s eyes track during tasks, aiming to better understand social thinking in autism. It includes both autistic participants and children with very low autism scores to compare results.
Amiens, PicardieAges 10–20 - NCT05154305Recruiting
Rehab program for children after acute cancer treatment
This trial studies a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program to help children and teens recover and improve their physical fitness after acute cancer treatment. It may be useful if you’re not currently on cancer medicines and are in the follow-up period.
GhentAges 8–21 - NCT04722900Recruiting
Study of children born to mothers with gestational diabetes
This study looks at children whose mothers did or did not have gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It will help researchers understand possible differences in children and how pregnancy diabetes may affect them.
TübingenAges 6–17 - NCT04900597Recruiting
Testing blended tube feeds on kids’ stomach function
This study compares how “blended” tube feeds affect stomach and upper digestive function in children who use a feeding tube. It may help doctors understand whether blended feeds change digestion in ways that matter for comfort and physiology.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 year+ - NCT05078970Recruiting
Teen suicide intervention study for high-risk times
This study tests a suicide intervention approach for teens who are having suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are currently in an emergency or hospital setting. It may help you and your care team better support teens during the most risky period.
Columbus, OhioAges 11–17 - NCT05054361Recruiting
Study gut immunity changes in children with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how a type of immune cell (MAIT cells) and the gut (microbiota and gut lining) change around the time type 1 diabetes starts in children. It may help researchers understand why type 1 diabetes begins and how the gut and immune system are connected.
AntonyAges 1–15 - NCT05151718Recruiting
Study of ependymoma treatment resistance in children
This trial looks at why ependymoma can resist (be harder to treat) after radiation or treatment. It studies children who are already being followed in specific existing programs, which may help researchers find better treatment approaches in the future.
ToulouseAges Up to 25 years - NCT04807660Recruiting
Testing germs in children with ear drainage
This study checks what germs are causing ear drainage (“otorrhea”) in children. The results may help doctors choose the right treatment.
CréteilAges 3 months–15 years - NCT06776328Recruiting
Co-creating tools for youth with suicidal thoughts
This study aims to develop tools together with children and teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts. The goal is to create better support options for young people.
GhentAges 10–18 - NCT04786977Recruiting
Measuring a nerve-related eye signal in children on vincristine
This study checks how children’s pupil responses look while they are receiving vincristine (a cancer medicine). The goal is to learn whether a simple eye measurement can reflect how the body is responding to treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–18 - NCT05207657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for p47 form of chronic granulomatous disease
This trial tests an individualized gene therapy made from your own stem cells to help the immune system work better in p47-related chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). It’s designed for children who have serious infections or inflammation despite usual treatments and who don’t have a fully matched bone marrow donor.
LondonAges 1.9 years+ - NCT04765020RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Fitness study for kids after cancer treatment
This study looks at how children and teens’ heart and fitness recover after cancer treatment. If you live in Krefeld and are at least 6 weeks past treatment, the study may offer a structured follow-up fitness assessment to see what helps recovery.
KrefeldAges 7–23 - NCT05068583Recruiting
Testing liquid blood samples in children with certain cancers
This trial studies “liquid biopsies,” which are blood tests, to help learn about specific cancers in children. It may help doctors monitor cancer and guide treatment using less invasive tests.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6 months+ - NCT05319353RecruitingPhase 3
Maribavir for kids with CMV after transplant
This Phase 3 trial tests maribavir (an anti-CMV medicine) in children and teens who get CMV infection after a stem cell or solid organ transplant. It aims to see whether the drug is safe and well-tolerated, and whether it can reduce the virus in the body.
Wilmington, DelawareAges Up to 17 years
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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.