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
- NCT02446431RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Low-dose cancer medicine for children with sarcoma at high risk
This early-phase study tests a continuous, low-dose (“metronomic”) cancer medicine to help delay cancer coming back in children and young adults with certain sarcomas. You must have finished first-line treatment and currently be in remission, starting the study soon after treatment ends.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 1–31 - NCT04783857RecruitingPhase 4
Hormone therapy to prevent smoking relapse after childbirth
This trial tests whether giving progesterone after childbirth can help new mothers stay quit from smoking, reducing secondhand smoke exposure to their babies. It's for women who smoked before pregnancy and want to remain smoke-free after delivery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–45 - NCT07636525Recruiting
Sleep and Teen Vaccine Response Study
This study looks at how sleep affects how well a meningococcal vaccine works in 11–12 year olds. Researchers want to understand if getting good sleep helps your body respond better to vaccines.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 11–12 - NCT06232733Recruiting
Healthy lifestyles program for youth with mental distress
This study tests an online program called HELP that helps young people with emotional distress build healthy lifestyle habits. If you join, you might receive the program right away or after a wait, and you'll answer questionnaires about your health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT05383495RecruitingPhase 3
Calming medicine during child laceration repair
This trial tests a calming/anxiety-reducing medicine to see if it helps children feel less scared during stitches for a skin cut. It may help make the repair process easier for children and their caregivers.
London, OntarioAges 2–12 - NCT04415983RecruitingPhase 3
Nitazoxanide for stomach infection in children
This trial studies nitazoxanide to treat Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach infection, in children. If you test positive for this infection and haven’t been treated for it before, you may be able to join.
TantaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07634900Recruiting
Pain relief methods for children's emergency tooth root treatment
This study compares two different numbing techniques used during emergency root canal treatment in children's back lower teeth. Researchers want to see which method works better at relieving pain during the procedure.
Malatya, MalatyaAges 6–14 - NCT03761121Recruiting
Imaging study for low-grade glioma in children and adults
This study is testing how to take faster, better brain images in people diagnosed with low-grade glioma (a type of brain tumor). Better imaging may help doctors see the tumor more clearly while reducing time spent in the scanner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth+ - NCT06662188RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for children with SHANK3-related condition
This trial tests a gene therapy called JAG201 for children with a SHANK3 mutation or 22q13.3 deletion, which causes Phelan-McDermid syndrome. The goal is to see if it can help with development and daily function.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 2–9 - NCT07529119Recruiting
Mango and Chia Drink Effects on Gut Health in Children
This study tests whether a special drink made with mango and chia seeds can improve gut bacteria health in children who are overweight or obese. Researchers want to see if this drink might help with weight and digestion.
Coronel OviedoAges 8–16 - NCT07532811Recruiting
How Lungs Distribute Air and Blood in Critically Ill Children
This pilot study uses a special belt around the chest to measure how air and blood are distributed in the lungs of children on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. The goal is to better understand lung function in critically ill children.
Bron, FranceAges Up to 12 years - NCT07066540Recruiting
Trial of Reamberin for Viral Stomach Infections in Children
This trial tests if the drug Reamberin, given through an IV, can help children aged 1 to 6 recover faster from a viral stomach infection. It's for kids who need fluids through a vein and have symptoms like vomiting, fever, and tiredness.
ChelyabinskAges 1–6 - NCT06698705Recruiting
EEG study of remimazolam anesthesia in children
This trial studies brain activity (EEG) in children receiving remimazolam, a type of anesthesia. It aims to understand how the drug affects the brain during surgery.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 1–12 - NCT06208917RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two ways to give ondansetron for chemo nausea in kids
This trial compares two forms of ondansetron (a nausea medicine) — a dissolving film you put in the mouth versus a needle injection — to see which works better in preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children with solid tumors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06032195RecruitingPhase 2
Study of heart preservation in children needing a first transplant
This study looks at how the heart muscle is kept healthy after donation and before transplant in children. It aims to improve transplant success.
BerlinAges 1 day–17 years - NCT06749054RecruitingPhase 2
Long-acting HIV treatment for teens and children with drug resistance
This trial tests a long-acting injection called lenacapavir for children and teens with HIV who have tried other treatments and still have detectable virus. It may be an option if current medicines aren't working well enough.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Up to 17 years - NCT05844891Recruiting
Telehealth follow-up for children with asthma after an ER visit
This study tests whether telehealth check-ins and asthma education after an emergency room visit can help children control asthma better at home. It may help reduce repeat flare-ups by improving daily asthma care and monitoring.
Rochester, New YorkAges 3–12 - NCT07683715Recruiting
Virtual reality during cast application for kids
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during cast application helps children with forearm fractures feel less pain and anxiety. It compares the VR experience to the standard cast process.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 4–15 - NCT07204990Recruiting
Swapping breathing tubes before waking for safer recovery
This study looks at whether replacing a breathing tube (endotracheal tube) with a mask-like device (laryngeal mask airway) before the child wakes up from anesthesia can make recovery smoother and safer.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges birth–16 years - NCT06721455Recruiting
Blood Management Study for Pediatric Heart Surgery
This study looks at how managing blood products during heart surgery with a heart-lung machine affects the risk of red blood cell breakdown in children. The goal is to find safer ways to handle blood during these procedures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–17 years - NCT05975333Recruiting
Writing support for grieving parents of young cancer patients
This study offers a writing-focused intervention for parents who are grieving the loss of their child or young person who had a type of cancer (ChronCan). It aims to see whether guided writing can help with coping and emotional well-being during bereavement.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 15–25 - NCT05968833Recruiting
Parent peer support for kids after kidney transplant
This program pairs parents with other parents who have been through a pediatric kidney transplant. It may help you cope and adjust by sharing experiences and support through WhatsApp.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT05968807Recruiting
WhatsApp support for parents after a child’s organ transplant
This program pairs parents together using WhatsApp—experienced parents (mentors) and newer parents (mentees). It aims to help parents cope and adjust after a child’s solid organ transplant.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT06966544Recruiting
Imagery training for children with brachial plexus injury
This study tests whether graded motor imagery training — a type of mental practice involving imagining movements — can help children aged 7–18 with a brachial plexus injury that happened at birth. It could offer a new way to improve movement without needing hands-on therapy.
Izmir, MenemenAges 7–18
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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.