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
- NCT07506421Recruiting
Hope groups for parenting and mental health
This study tests a program called Hope Groups that helps refugee parents and caregivers with parenting and mental health. You would attend group sessions with other parents to learn and share experiences.
JerashAges 18 years+ - NCT06998264Recruiting
Immune response to flu in young children
This study looks at how children's immune systems fight the flu in the nose and throat. It aims to understand why some children get very sick and others don't, which could help create better treatments and vaccines.
GenevaAges 2–5 - NCT07495878Recruiting
Cartoon video to calm kids before surgery
This trial tests if an educational cartoon can help children ages 7 to 12 feel less anxious before their planned surgery. If your child is having an elective procedure with general anesthesia and has never been through anesthesia before, this study might be a good fit.
AnkaraAges 7–12 - NCT07494643Recruiting
Fluid response in children on low-tidal-volume ventilation
This study checks if giving fluids helps children on a ventilator with circulation problems. Doctors will use ultrasound to see how the heart responds to a small fluid boost.
AmiensAges birth–15 years - NCT07126977Recruiting
Video game balance training for children with bladder problems
This study tests whether playing balance-based video games, like Wii-Fit, can help improve lower urinary tract dysfunction in children aged 5 to 12. If you're looking for a fun, non-medication approach to your child's bladder issues, this might be an option.
IstanbulAges 5–12 - NCT07481968Enrolling by invitation
Music mindfulness for children in the community
This study tests whether a fun, music-based mindfulness program in the community can help children manage emotions and improve well-being. It is for children ages 8 to 12 who are new to mindfulness.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT07478796RecruitingPhase 4
Blood-based dosing of SSRIs for hospitalized depression
This study tests whether adjusting the dose of common antidepressants (SSRIs) based on regular blood tests can help people in the hospital feel better faster. It is for adults and teens age 12 and older with moderate to severe depression who are starting fluoxetine, escitalopram, or sertraline.
Poznan, Greater Poland VoivodeshipAges 12 years+ - NCT07470073RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Universal CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell leukemia (ages 12-75)
This trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy (called universal CAR-T) that targets CD19 and CD20 markers on cancer cells. It is for people aged 12 to 75 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back after treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 12–75 - NCT07465614Recruiting
Nerve stimulation study for children with cyclic vomiting syndrome
This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device placed on the ear can reduce vomiting episodes in children with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). It aims to find a safe, non-drug option for managing symptoms.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 5–18 - NCT06620302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adding DT2216 to chemo for relapsed solid tumors and FLC
This trial is testing whether adding a new drug, DT2216, to standard chemotherapy can help treat solid tumors (not starting in the brain) or fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) that have come back or not responded to treatment. It's for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 to 39).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–39 - NCT07451171RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing antibiotics for gut bacteria in children
This study compares three different antibiotics to treat small intestine bacterial overgrowth (an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut) in children in Bangladesh. It aims to find which antibiotic works best.
DhakaAges 1–2 - NCT07462897Recruiting
New lens to slow nearsightedness in children
This trial tests a special eyeglass lens designed to slow down the worsening of nearsightedness (myopia) in children ages 6 to 14. It aims to keep their eyesight from getting worse quickly.
ParisAges 6–14 - NCT07456488RecruitingPhase 2
Atropine eye drops for nearsighted children
This study tests if low-dose atropine eye drops can slow down worsening nearsightedness in children. Children in the study receive either the drops or no treatment, and their vision changes are tracked over time.
Karachi, SindhAges 4–16 - NCT07456904Recruiting
Transition to adult care for cancer risk patients
This study looks at how young adults with a genetic risk for cancer (cancer predisposition syndrome) transition from St. Jude children's care to adult healthcare. It aims to understand their health outcomes and help improve future care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07441707RecruitingPhase 1
Tovorafenib for Japanese children and young adults with brain tumors
This study tests an experimental medicine called tovorafenib for children and young adults (6 months to 25 years) with Japanese ancestry whose low-grade brain tumors have returned or grown after prior treatment. The medicine targets tumors with a specific BRAF genetic change.
KanagawaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT06612645RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with solid tumors that returned
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CAR T cells designed to find and attack a protein called B7-H3 on solid tumor cells. It's for children and young adults whose cancer came back or didn't respond to standard treatment.
Bangkok, PathumwanAges 1–25 - NCT07120516Recruiting
School program to boost physical activity in teens
This study tests a program designed with your school to help students become more active. You'll answer questions, get some measurements taken, and possibly wear a small activity tracker.
KaunasAges 12–16 - NCT04293042RecruitingEarly Phase 1
BK virus treatment using donor immune cells after transplant
This early-phase study tests whether immune cells made from a donor (T cells) can treat BK virus infection in people whose immune system is weak after a stem cell transplant or chemotherapy. It may help control the virus causing bladder/urinary symptoms.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 month–25 years - NCT07435610Recruiting
Acupuncture for children with stomach pain and related issues
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with stomach pain or other gut-brain interaction disorders. It may be a good option if your child's current treatments aren't working well enough.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 8–17 - NCT06603584Recruiting
Studying wheezing patterns in young children
This study looks at different kinds of wheezing in young children (ages 1 to 5) to better understand what causes it and how to treat it. If your child has had wheezing more than once, this research could help find patterns that lead to better care.
SohagAges 2–6 - NCT07446530Enrolling by invitation
Gamified movement for kids with sensory integration issues
This study looks at whether fun, game-based exercises can help children with sensory integration issues (like trouble with balance, body awareness, or touch sensitivity). If your child qualifies, they will take part in a gamified movement program designed to improve these skills.
Changchun, JilinAges 3–6 - NCT07439289Recruiting
Turtle help during dental visit to reduce child's anxiety
This study uses a calm, supervised turtle interaction to help children feel less anxious during a routine dental visit. It may be a good fit if your child is ages 6-10, generally healthy, and not afraid of turtles.
Iğdır, IğdırAges 6–10 - NCT07433621RecruitingPhase 1
Quercetin for XIAP deficiency in males ages 2 and up
This trial tests if the supplement quercetin can help patients with XIAP deficiency (an immune condition affecting the body's ability to control cell death and inflammation). It is given as a pill or liquid and might reduce inflammation-related symptoms.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT07436143Recruiting
Posture and quality of life in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study looks at how different body positions affect daily life and well-being in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It may help find ways to improve comfort and function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 5–9
Hear when a new Children trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
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.