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
- NCT02743845Recruiting
Find genetic answers for rare, possibly inherited conditions
This trial looks for gene changes that may explain rare conditions, even when the diagnosis is not fully understood. It may help families who have a rare condition or who are related to someone with one.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT04770168Recruiting
Using Harry Potter activities to improve kids’ mental wellness
This trial tests whether a Harry Potter–based learning approach can improve children’s mental well-being, including anxiety and depression. You may be asked to fill out short questionnaires before and after the activities.
Toronto, OntarioAges 11–18 - 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 - NCT03772119Recruiting
Child surgery follow-up study for a spine bone shape issue
This study follows children aged 3–10 who need surgery for a specific type of spine bone shape problem (hemivertebra). It aims to track outcomes after the operation and how well follow-up is completed.
BordeauxAges 3–10 - NCT06406621Recruiting
Laser hair removal to prevent pilonidal disease in darker skin
This study tests whether laser hair removal can help prevent pilonidal disease from coming back in people with darker skin. It is designed for teenagers and young adults who have had pilonidal disease but are not currently having a flare-up.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 10–21 - NCT06357897Recruiting
New PEG formula for children with functional constipation
This trial tests a new, better-tasting liquid formula (PEG-based) for children with functional constipation. It aims to see if it works as well as or better than current treatments and if children like the taste more.
BangkokAges 6 months–18 years - NCT07648446Recruiting
Learning About Pulses and Gut Health in Children
This study teaches children ages 6–13 about pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas) and how they affect gut health. Researchers want to understand whether eating pulses helps children's digestive systems work better.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 6–13 - NCT06324396RecruitingPhase 1
Improving drug dosing for single ventricle patients with liver disease
This trial studies how the drugs sildenafil and pravastatin work in people with a single ventricle heart condition who have had the Fontan surgery and may have related liver problems. The goal is to find the best doses based on liver function.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 8 years+ - NCT04460313Recruiting
Testing bacteria in children’s noses and ears
This study looks at bacteria (especially pneumococcus) in the nose and throat of children. It includes children with ear infections or healthy children, to understand which germs are carried and how they relate to illness.
CréteilAges 6 months–15 years - NCT07126262RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for growth in infants with hypochondroplasia
This study tests a daily injection called vosoritide to see if it helps children with hypochondroplasia grow taller. It is for babies and toddlers up to 35 months old who are shorter than average for their age.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth–3 years - NCT06382155RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for children with idiopathic short stature
This trial tests a medication called vosoritide to see if it can help children with unexplained short stature grow taller. It's for kids who are very short for their age but have normal growth hormone levels and no other known cause.
California City, CaliforniaAges 3–11 - NCT07640581Recruiting
RSV Infection Study in Babies Under 2 Years
This study tracks how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—a common respiratory infection in babies—affects children under 24 months in Ho Chi Minh City. Researchers want to understand how often RSV happens, how severe it is, and how it impacts families, so they can better prepare healthcare services.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges birth–2 years - NCT06334003Recruiting
Heart health in moms and babies after fertility treatment
This study looks at how fertility treatments affect the heart and metabolism of mothers and their children. It compares women who became pregnant with or without fertility help to understand any differences.
CopenhagenAges 18–40 - NCT07129265Enrolling by invitation
Understanding vape marketing study for youth
This study looks at how young people understand vape marketing. You might join a working group or a focus group to share your thoughts.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13 years+ - NCT02271243Recruiting
Find the source of bloodstream infections from central line germs
This study uses special genetic testing of bacteria from blood to figure out where central-line bloodstream infections come from. Results may help doctors better identify the source and improve prevention and treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07693881Recruiting
Preventing EBV reactivation with rituximab after stem cell transplant in children
This trial tests whether adding a drug called rituximab to the standard transplant plan can help prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) from reactivating in children receiving a half-matched stem cell transplant. It may help reduce a common viral complication after transplant.
GuangzhouAges Up to 18 years - NCT07632547Recruiting
Video Help for Anxious Children at the Dentist
This study tests whether watching a video before dental treatment helps children feel less scared at the dentist. Researchers will compare a new video-based teaching method to standard care for children aged 4–6 who need simple fillings or tooth repairs.
DamascusAges 4–6 - NCT03469440Recruiting
Targeted oxygen monitoring during children’s heart surgery
This trial tests whether a goal-focused monitoring approach can help optimize oxygen levels in the blood during children’s heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. It may help clinicians adjust care more precisely during surgery.
São PauloAges Up to 14 years - NCT07414472Recruiting
Can breathing tube leak predict stridor in children?
This study monitors air leaks around a child's breathing tube to see if it can help predict stridor (noisy breathing) after the tube is removed. If you have a child aged 0–16 who has been on a breathing tube for at least 6 hours, they may be eligible.
Antwerp, AntwerpAges Up to 16 years - NCT06262438RecruitingPhase 2
Quizartinib plus chemo for children with FLT3-ITD AML
This study adds a targeted drug called quizartinib to standard chemotherapy for children with a certain type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a FLT3-ITD gene change. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective for treating newly diagnosed patients.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07199465RecruitingPhase 1
Letermovir for children after a kidney transplant
This study tests an oral antiviral medication called letermovir to see if it safely prevents CMV (a common virus) in children who have recently had a kidney transplant. It's for children ages typically 4 weeks to about a year post-transplant, with stable kidney function and no current CMV infection.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 17 years - NCT06248762Recruiting
App for parents: PPI and mindfulness for kids with NDD
This trial tests a digital app that combines PPI (positive psychology exercises) and mindfulness for parents of children with or suspected of a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD). It aims to help you manage stress and feel better through daily use for about 15 minutes.
EnschedeAges 18 years+ - NCT06268184Recruiting
Omega-3 for stress and nutrition in kids on dialysis
This study tests whether taking omega-3 supplements (a type of healthy fat) can help reduce stress on the body and improve nutrition in children who are on regular hemodialysis. If your child fits the age and dialysis requirements and has not taken similar supplements recently, they may be able to join.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 6–18 - NCT06927310RecruitingPhase 3
Growth Hormone Injection for Idiopathic Short Stature in Children
This study tests a new growth hormone injection (Inpegsomatropin) to help children with idiopathic short stature (short stature with no known cause) grow taller. It may be an option if your child is very short compared to peers and has not started puberty.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 3–11
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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.