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
- NCT05238792RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cells to treat high-risk solid tumors in children
This trial tests a type of immunotherapy using special white blood cells (T-cells) that are trained to find and attack cancer cells. It is for children and young adults with high-risk solid tumors that have not gone away or have come back after standard treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–70 - NCT04725422Recruiting
Registry for children with nonbacterial bone inflammation
This study collects medical information (and imaging results) from children and teens with nonbacterial bone inflammation. It may help doctors better understand how this condition looks on scans and how it’s diagnosed, especially to rule out infection or cancer.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 21 years - NCT05862246Recruiting
Kids with foot or leg pain and normal leg function
This trial looks at children who have tightness, foot pain, and/or leg pain, as seen in a pediatric orthopedic clinic. The goal is to study this problem in children who otherwise seem healthy and do not have signs of a different underlying foot or medical condition.
TrondheimAges 4–16 - NCT05821140Recruiting
Assessing jaw and bite function in children with oral health issues
This study looks at how a child’s mouth, jaw, and biting function work in different dental and oral health situations. It may help clinicians better understand what support or treatments children need.
Clermont-FerrandAges 3–17 - NCT05267821RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing anakinra to reduce inflammation in pediatric sepsis MODS
This study tests whether a medicine called anakinra can “turn down” harmful inflammation in children with severe illness from sepsis. It aims to improve organ function when multiple organs are starting to fail.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 day–17 years - NCT04089254Recruiting
Teen suicide care alternatives after emergency room visit
This study tests an approach to help teens after they come to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to see whether the alternative treatment can better support teens who need extra care, beyond a basic check-in.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT03431064Recruiting
Ultrasound test during surgery to predict fluid needs in children
This study looks at a specific breathing maneuver done while your child is on a ventilator during surgery, and uses ultrasound-related measurements to predict whether they’ll need extra fluids. If it works, it may help doctors give the right amount of fluid and avoid problems from too little or too much.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 17 years - NCT03650829Recruiting
IVF baby study for pregnancies in Guangzhou
This study looks at babies born from IVF (assisted reproductive technology) pregnancies. It may help the hospital better understand outcomes for families who plan to deliver there and stay in Guangzhou for years.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT05874102Enrolling by invitation
Testing how body position affects swallowing in infants
This study checks whether changing an infant’s body position (for example, side-lying or more upright) changes how safely they swallow. It focuses on infants who have swallowing difficulty seen during a special swallow test with imaging.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 9 months–1.1 years - NCT02559752Recruiting
Computer brain testing during proton radiation for childhood tumors
This trial studies how children’s thinking and learning skills change while they receive proton beam radiation for a brain/spinal cord tumor. It uses computer-based cognitive tests to better understand brain effects during treatment, which may help future care.
St Louis, MissouriAges 4–21 - NCT02840019Recruiting
MRI scans during pregnancy to study baby and placenta development
This study uses advanced MRI pictures of the fetus (the baby) and placenta to better understand normal development and possible problems. You may qualify if you’re between 18 and 40 weeks pregnant and can have the MRI safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05444699RecruitingPhase 4
Oral steroid for cold-related wheezing in children under 2
This trial tests whether a short course of oral prednisolone (an anti-inflammatory steroid) helps young children under 2 who have wheezing triggered by a rhinovirus cold. It aims to see if steroid treatment can improve symptoms after an emergency visit.
KokkolaAges 6 months–2 years - NCT05294042Recruiting
Patient navigators for children’s mental health care
This study tests a support program that helps children and caregivers find and get community mental health services, especially in high-poverty areas. It may help by making it easier to connect with the right services and stay engaged while waiting or starting care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 14 years - NCT05115968Recruiting
Study tonsil cell changes in children with sleep apnea
This study uses a lab method called single-cell sequencing to look at tiny cells from tonsil tissue in children. It compares children with obstructive sleep apnea to children without it, to better understand what’s happening in the throat and how it may relate to needing tonsil removal.
Hong KongAges 6–11 - NCT05473858RecruitingPhase 3
Compare sedation dentist injections with laser treatment for children
This trial compares two ways of giving dental pain control for children who need a specific injection near a back lower tooth. It aims to see which approach works better and is more comfortable for kids during treatment under anesthesia.
CairoAges 6–10 - NCT04017286Recruiting
Pregnancy mental health survey and baby development outcomes study
This study looks at how a pregnant person’s mental well-being during pregnancy relates to their child’s later behavior and development. It mainly involves questionnaires and comparing outcomes, and it may help researchers understand what pregnancy mental health supports best.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 3 months–6 years - NCT04335773Recruiting
Study of COVID-19 in hospitalized children
This study looks at children (ages 0 to 18) who are in the hospital with suspected COVID-19. It aims to understand what factors affect outcomes and how the immune system responds.
LørenskogAges Up to 18 years - NCT04280458Recruiting
Intensive movement and thinking rehab for children with severe disabilities
This trial tests an intensive rehabilitation program to improve both movement abilities and daily function in children with severe, long-term disability due to early brain injury. It may help children gain better adaptive skills and independence through structured therapy.
Hyères, VarAges 4–13 - NCT03972345Enrolling by invitation
Study on how sticking to growth hormone affects near adult height
This study looks at whether consistently taking growth hormone (Norditropin) helps children reach a height goal by “near final height.” It focuses on children who are short due to growth hormone deficiency or born small for gestational age.
UlmAges birth–15 years - NCT04371900Recruiting
Study children of mothers using birth control access in Michigan
This study looks at children ages 0 to 17 whose mothers took part in a Michigan program to access birth control. Researchers will track child and family outcomes to understand how improving access to contraception can affect families.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges birth–17 years - NCT04298125Recruiting
Pregnancy activity coaching for early pregnancy weight concerns
This study offers support to help pregnant people move more if they are not meeting activity goals. It is mainly for early pregnancy (11–15 weeks) and focuses on safe exercise approved by a clinician.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT04049890Recruiting
Questionnaire study for families managing a child’s chronic illness
This study asks families to fill out and review a questionnaire about how you are coping at home when a child has a long-term (chronic) health condition. It may help create a better tool to understand family adjustment during ongoing hospital treatment.
Florence, FirenzeAges Any age - NCT04165746Recruiting
Early care program for very young children in foster systems
This study looks at how an early support program affects the development of infants who are newly entering institutional care or foster care in the São Paulo area. It may help families and caregivers support healthy growth during a critical first period.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Up to 2 years - NCT04286360Recruiting
Study blood findings in children with genetic rasopathies
This study looks at blood and other hematologic (blood-related) findings in children who are newly diagnosed with certain genetic conditions called rasopathies. It may help doctors understand what blood changes are common early on and how to monitor them.
AngersAges Up to 15 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.