Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,992 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06722638Recruiting
Virtual reality for lumbar punctures in leukemia
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a lumbar puncture (a spinal tap) can help children feel less pain and anxiety. It is for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoma who are in the maintenance phase of treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7 years+ - NCT04119180RecruitingPhase 4
Sedation vs protective positioning for kids' dental work
This study compares two ways of keeping children comfortable and safe during dental treatment: sedation or a protective positioning approach. It may help find which method works better for comfort and safety for children who need fillings or other cavity repair.
Goiânia, GoiásAges 1–7 - NCT06725979Recruiting
Palatal expansion for sleep disorders in children
This trial tests if a treatment that widens the upper jaw (palatal expansion) can improve sleep problems in children who have a narrow upper jaw.
Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar CountyAges 2–18 - NCT07573150Recruiting
Pupil Measurements to Predict Breathing Problems After Surgery in Children
This study tests whether measuring how a child's pupils (the dark circles in the eyes) respond to light can predict which children might have breathing problems after receiving pain medication during tonsil surgery. The goal is to help doctors catch and prevent serious breathing issues before they happen.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 3–17 - NCT05673096Recruiting
PACT therapy for young autistic children and their parents
This trial studies a structured communication therapy program (PACT) for children ages 2–6 who have autism. It aims to improve how children communicate and how families can support communication at home.
AabenraaAges 2–6 - NCT06108011Recruiting
Lollipop to help children's stomach recovery after surgery
This trial gives children a lollipop after major abdominal surgery to see if it helps their stomach and intestines work better sooner. Children who can suck and swallow, are not on a breathing machine, and have no food allergies may be able to join.
Hong KongAges Up to 18 years - NCT07575009RecruitingPhase 3
Home-based continuous antibiotic infusion for children
This study tests whether children can safely receive antibiotics continuously through a pump at home instead of in the hospital. The goal is to help children recover while staying with their family and avoiding prolonged hospital stays.
TampereAges Up to 16 years - NCT07574398Recruiting
Growth and Development Study After Infant Liver Transplant
This study tracks how babies grow and develop after receiving a liver transplant. Researchers want to understand how transplantation affects children's physical growth and overall development in early infancy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 1 year - NCT07571096Recruiting
PCOS and Blood Clotting Risk Assessment Study
This study helps doctors better understand polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a hormonal condition affecting ovulation—and how it relates to blood clotting problems. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information to create a risk assessment tool.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 14–45 - NCT07575178Recruiting
Movement Training for Children With Coordination Difficulties
This study compares two types of movement training—obstacle courses versus targeted coordination exercises—for children ages 7–10 who have difficulty with coordination and motor skills. The goal is to see which approach helps children move and balance better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 7–10 - NCT06354790Recruiting
LAMA2-related dystrophy natural history study in children
This study follows children with LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy to learn how the condition changes over time. It does not test a new treatment, but helps researchers understand the disease better.
GarchesAges 2–15 - NCT07564505RecruitingPhase 4
Adalimumab Safety and Effectiveness in Children With Crohn's Disease
This study tracks how well and how safely a medicine called adalimumab works in children ages 6–17 with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease (a condition causing inflammation in the digestive tract). Your child's doctor has already decided adalimumab is appropriate for them, and this study simply collects information about how they respond to it.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6–17 - NCT05275881Recruiting
Virtual reality during procedures for young blood or cancer patients
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during certain procedures can make them easier for children, teens, and young adults with blood or cancer-related conditions. Participants must be able to safely use a VR headset and be willing to take part.
PoitiersAges 7–24 - NCT07562529Enrolling by invitation
Pneumococcal Bacteria Study in Hospitalized Vietnamese Children
This research study examines how a common bacterium called pneumococcus lives in the noses of young children who are hospitalized with respiratory symptoms. The goal is to understand which types of pneumococcus are present in Vietnam to help improve prevention and treatment strategies.
HanoiAges 2 months–5 years - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety planning program for children with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a safety planning program designed to help children aged 6 to 12 who are having suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program works with both the child and their caregiver to help keep the child safe.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT07564531Recruiting
Safe sedation for heart catheterization in children
This study tests whether a combination of two sedative medications (dexmedetomidine and ketamine) works safely and effectively to keep children calm and still during heart catheterization—a procedure where a thin tube is guided through blood vessels to the heart for diagnosis or treatment.
HanoiAges Up to 18 years - NCT07563335Enrolling by invitation
Mental health support for parents of children with leukemia in Pakistan
This study offers a 12-week program designed to help parents and guardians manage the emotional stress of caring for a child with leukemia. The program is tailored to where you are in your caregiving journey and includes counseling and coping strategies.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 18 years+ - NCT07562048Recruiting
Comfort Cuddling for Children in Critical Care
This study looks at whether gentle cuddling and physical comfort help children feel better while they're in the intensive care unit. Researchers believe close contact with caregivers may reduce stress and improve how children recover.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07561697Recruiting
Achilles Tendon Surgery Options for Clubfoot in Young Children
This study compares two surgical approaches to lengthen the Achilles tendon (the cord at the back of the heel) in young children with clubfoot—a condition where the foot is twisted inward and downward. The goal is to find which method works better and causes fewer complications.
Karachi, SindhAges 2–5 - NCT07560826RecruitingPhase 2
Study of newly diagnosed bone cancer treatment and biology
This research study follows young people newly diagnosed with osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer) who are receiving standard chemotherapy. Researchers will collect information about how the cancer responds to treatment and study biological samples to better understand the disease.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 7–22 - NCT07566377RecruitingPhase 2
Cord Blood Transplant for Children and Young Adults With Blood Cancer
This study tests whether using cord blood stem cells (collected from umbilical cords after birth) can help treat high-risk blood cancers in children and young adults when a matched donor is not quickly available. Cord blood transplants may help prevent cancer from coming back.
New York, New YorkAges Up to 26 years - NCT06635291Recruiting
Better Diagnosis for Children with Brain Injury
This study tests new ways to evaluate children with severe brain injuries who are in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. The goal is to improve diagnosis and care for children with serious disorders of consciousness after a brain injury.
Bosisio Parini, LeccoAges 2 months–25 years - NCT06736119Recruiting
Task-based therapy for children with coordination difficulties
This study tests whether task-oriented exercises can improve coordination and daily skills in children aged 4 to 12 with developmental coordination disorder (a condition that makes motor tasks like writing or catching harder). The goal is to help them move more easily and feel more confident in everyday activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–12 - NCT06734520Recruiting
Super transplant for severe beta-thalassemia
This trial tests a special type of stem cell transplant (called a super transplant) for children with a severe form of beta-thalassemia. It may be an option if you cannot or choose not to have a standard stem cell transplant or gene therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 7–10
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,992 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.