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
- NCT07509047RecruitingPhase 2
Cholera vaccine safety study for adults and children
This trial tests a new cholera vaccine in healthy people ages 1 to 45. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and creates a good immune response.
Nairobi, Kenyatta National Hospital ComplexAges 1–45 - NCT06034535RecruitingPhase 2
A stem cell transplant trial using special donor cells
This trial tests a new way to give donor cells after a stem cell transplant to help the body accept them. It may help patients who need a transplant but don't have a perfectly matched donor.
Hong KongAges Up to 18 years - NCT06996028Recruiting
Lift and pedals for balance and movement in children with CP
This study tests if doing lifting and pedaling exercises helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and ability to move around. It may be a good fit if your child can walk without much help and follow simple instructions.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07498127Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Probiotics for colds in young children
This trial tests whether taking probiotics can help young children recover faster from common colds. If your child has a mild or moderate cold and is not taking other probiotics, they may be able to join.
Xuhui, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3 months–6 years - NCT07266038Recruiting
Comparing two wire methods for children's elbow fracture
This trial is testing two ways of using small wires (K-wires) to hold a child's broken elbow bone in place after it's been set. The goal is to see which method keeps the bone correctly aligned as it heals.
Bahawalpur, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–13 - NCT04965675RecruitingPhase 3
Eptinezumab for teens with chronic migraine
This trial tests eptinezumab, a preventive medicine, to reduce headache frequency in teens with chronic migraine. It may help your teen if they have frequent migraine days despite usual care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–17 - NCT06874491Recruiting
Breathing treatment fun for kids 4-6
This study tests if special distractions can help young children feel more comfortable during their first breathing treatment. If your child is 4 to 6 years old and otherwise healthy, they might be able to join.
ErzurumAges 4–6 - NCT05838690Recruiting
Improving breathing tube placement safety in NICU newborns
This trial focuses on newborns in the NICU who need a breathing tube placed through the mouth or airway. It aims to improve the success and safety of the first intubation while reducing risks.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Up to 1 year - NCT07321171Recruiting
Stepped care for children and teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a stepped-care program for young people who are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if this type of care helps reduce those feelings and behaviors.
Petah TikvaAges 6–18 - NCT06943742Recruiting
Brain scan without helium for children with brain tumors
This study uses a special type of brain scan (magnetoencephalography, or MEG) that doesn't need helium gas to see brain activity in children with brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors plan surgery or treatment better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 3–18 - NCT07248501Recruiting
Bulgarian exercises for leg function in children
This study tests a type of exercise called Bulgarian exercises to see if they help improve leg function in children. If your child can walk and follow instructions, they may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–18 - NCT07248748Recruiting
Alexander technique for upper cross syndrome in teens
This study tests whether the Alexander Technique, a method that helps improve posture and reduce muscle tension, can help teenagers with upper cross syndrome (a common posture problem where the shoulders round forward and the head juts out). It may help them feel better and move more easily during school and daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 13–16 - NCT06935019Enrolling by invitation
Genome sequencing for kids with undiagnosed rare diseases
This study offers genome sequencing (a complete look at your child's DNA) to help diagnose a suspected rare disease faster. It's for children who are newly referred to the genetics clinic at SickKids or CHEO and haven't had this type of testing before.
Ottawa, OntarioAges Up to 18 years - NCT06876766Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to guide antibiotic use in kids with chest infections
This trial tests whether using a lung ultrasound can help doctors decide if antibiotics are needed for children and teens hospitalized with a lower respiratory tract infection. It may reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
BeirutAges 3 months–18 years - NCT06912243Recruiting
Animation to calm kids before ear tube surgery
This study tests if showing children an educational animation before ear tube surgery can lower their fear and anxiety. It’s a simple, short video that explains what will happen, and the goal is to help your child feel calmer.
Merkez, BartınAges 6–10 - NCT06910631Recruiting
Using a finger-prick test to guide fever care in children
This study tests whether a quick finger-prick test that measures C-reactive protein (CRP) can help doctors decide when a feverish child needs antibiotics or further care. It aims to improve how fever is managed in primary care settings.
AgdeAges 3 months–15 years - NCT06890520Recruiting
Brain chemistry study for mitochondrial disease
This study looks at brain chemicals in people with primary mitochondrial disease using an MRI scan. It aims to understand how the disease affects the brain and may help guide future treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 8–75 - NCT06714110Enrolling by invitation
Review of Limb Lengthening with Precice Nail or External Fixator in Children
This study looks back at records of children, age 12 or younger, who had surgery to lengthen a leg bone using the Precice nail or an external fixator. The goal is to understand how well these treatments work for kids with a leg length difference of at least 2 cm.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges birth–12 years - NCT07740525Recruiting
Reducing anxiety in children during dental fillings
This trial tests whether using videos or having a parent present can help reduce anxiety in children during dental fillings. The goal is to make the dental visit less stressful for your child.
Islamabad, FederalAges 4–11 - NCT06894810Recruiting
Fertility decision aid for young cancer survivors
This trial is testing a decision aid that helps cancer survivors and their parents make informed choices about preserving fertility after cancer treatment. It's for survivors who have finished their main treatment and their parents.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 16 years+ - NCT07154836Enrolling by invitation
Mobile health tool to improve childhood vaccines in displaced families
This study is testing a mobile health (mHealth) program to improve childhood vaccination rates among displaced families in conflict-affected areas of Nigeria. If you are a caregiver for a young child or pregnant, living in an IDP camp, you may be able to help researchers see if a phone-based tool makes it easier to get vaccines on time.
Jere, Borno StateAges 1.9 years–1.9 years - NCT07291310Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality therapy for children with brachial plexus injury
This trial tests if playing virtual reality games while doing dual tasks can help the brain rewire and improve arm function in children with a brachial plexus injury. It could offer a fun and engaging new approach to rehabilitation.
Istanbul, CevizlibağAges 7–14 - NCT05544565RecruitingPhase 4
Short IV antibiotics vs switch to oral in young UTI children
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics through a vein for 3 days works as well as giving 3 days through a vein followed by 7 days by mouth for a first urinary tract infection (kidney infection). It may help your child recover safely while possibly reducing longer IV treatment.
Corbeil-Essonnes, EssonneAges 1 month–3 years - NCT06891235Recruiting
Testing cannabis use with mouth swabs
This study tests whether mouth swabs can detect recent cannabis use. If you use cannabis at least once a week and are between 18 and 30, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–30
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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.