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
- NCT03055871Recruiting
Active play program for parents and children ages 3 to 5
This study looks at how a parent-and-child active program may help children get more physical activity. To join, your child needs to not already meet the daily activity goal for moderate-to-vigorous play.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 3–5 - NCT03059420Recruiting
Genetic study of strabismus and certain birth eye-movement disorders
This study looks for genetic (inherited DNA) causes of strabismus (eyes that don’t line up) and certain birth conditions that affect eye movement and brainstem/cranial nerves. Your participation may help researchers better understand these conditions and guide future testing and care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day+ - NCT03067181RecruitingPhase 3
Active surveillance and chemotherapy for germ cell tumors
This study looks at how to manage germ cell tumors in children and young adults using careful monitoring for some patients and chemotherapy for others. It aims to see whether these approaches can control the cancer while avoiding unnecessary treatment when possible.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT03101813Recruiting
Share DIPG/DMG tumor information for an international registry
This trial builds an international registry (a secure collection of patient records) for people who have been diagnosed with DIPG/DMG, including children and adults. Sharing information can help researchers better understand these tumors and plan future studies.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT03107520RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ultrasound during hip surgery to check blood flow
This early-phase study tests a special ultrasound with an added contrast medicine (Lumason) during surgery for babies with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It aims to better see blood flow at the time of surgery, which may help guide and improve care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4 months–2 years - NCT03108001Recruiting
Follow-up study for kids from Glowing and Expecting
This study is a follow-up for children ages 5 to 14 who joined the earlier Glowing and Expecting research. It helps the team learn how things are going over time after that first study.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 5–14 - NCT03126916RecruitingPhase 3
Testing added therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma in children
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding either a targeted drug (lorlatinib) or a radioactive treatment (131I-MIBG) to intensive chemotherapy improves outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help by aiming at tumor cells more directly alongside standard treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 months–30 years - NCT03175471Recruiting
MRI study of blood-vessel and tissue signs in child liver disease
This trial uses MRI scans to look for “biomarkers,” which are measurable signs in the liver, to better understand autoimmune liver diseases in children and teens. It may help doctors track disease and improve care by finding imaging patterns linked to illness.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6–23 - NCT03182400Recruiting
Brain and sense testing in healthy kids and adults
This study measures how your brain processes sounds, touch, and thinking tasks in healthy people. It mainly helps researchers understand normal sensory and thinking function, which can guide future studies and tests.
ToursAges 1–60 - NCT03190538Recruiting
Study of fatty liver inflammation in Chinese children
This trial looks at nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver with inflammation) in children. It is meant to test whether a new approach can help improve this liver problem without being caused by alcohol or other known liver diseases.
BeijingAges 1–18 - NCT03214354RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant for children with sickle cell and ABO mismatch
This trial studies a stem cell transplant approach for children with sickle cell disease, using a sibling donor whose blood type is not compatible. It aims to see if this transplant method can safely reduce serious sickle cell complications.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 1–19 - NCT03274050Recruiting
Testing robotic surgery for children and adults needing operations
This trial studies how well and how efficiently robotic surgery works in both children and adults who need a procedure where robotic surgery is appropriate. It may help surgeons plan safer, smoother operations and improve operating-room efficiency.
Paris, ParisAges Any age - NCT03301038RecruitingPhase 2
Rifampin for a rare calcium disorder caused by CYP24A1
This trial tests rifampin to improve high blood and/or urine calcium that happens in people with CYP24A1 gene changes. It also checks safety by watching liver and kidney blood tests and pregnancy status.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–65 years - NCT03331133Recruiting
Study of twins born in Guangzhou
This study focuses on twins who were born at Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center. It aims to use pregnancy and baseline information to learn about twin outcomes and care, and it may help local doctors improve guidance for families in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT03339128RecruitingPhase 2
Eluxadoline for diarrhea-predominant IBS in children
This trial tests whether eluxadoline can reduce symptoms of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) in children ages 6 to 17. It also asks families to track symptoms with a daily diary to measure whether treatment helps over the study period.
Hot Springs, ArkansasAges 6–17 - NCT03353584Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief during sickle cell pain crises
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help reduce pain during a sickle cell “vaso-occlusive crisis,” which is an episode of sudden, severe pain. It’s offered alongside the care team’s usual pain management to see if VR makes pain feel better.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 6–25 - NCT03365609Recruiting
Testing different treatment plans for H. pylori in children
This study compares four ways to treat H. pylori (a stomach germ) in children, to see which works best. It may help families by finding more effective or tolerable treatment options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–18 - NCT03382158Recruiting
Learn about DICER1-related tumors through a patient registry
This registry collects information about people with known or suspected DICER1-related conditions, including certain rare chest and other tumor types. It helps doctors and researchers understand these conditions better and may support future studies.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges birth–100 years - NCT03396562Recruiting
Study of early development in babies with extra sex chromosomes
This study follows infants and young children with conditions caused by having an extra sex chromosome (like XXY, XYY, or XXX) to learn how health and development unfold over time. It may help families and doctors understand what to expect and what support could be helpful.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1 month–1.1 years - NCT03398629Recruiting
Study of babies with slow growth or birth defects
This trial looks at how to diagnose and manage pregnancies and babies affected by slow growth before birth, birth defects, or chromosome-related conditions. It may help by improving how doctors confirm problems and plan care for mothers and newborns.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT03402854Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus arm therapy for children with one-sided CP
This study tests whether a non-painful brain stimulation treatment plus bimanual (two-hand) arm therapy can improve arm and hand use in children with congenital hemiplegic cerebral palsy. It may help children strengthen and control the affected hand and improve daily movement.
White Plains, New YorkAges 6–18 - NCT03425669Recruiting
Using sound and balance exercises to help ADHD at school
This study tests whether adding specific sound and balance-related training at school can help children with ADHD. It may offer a non-medicine approach, and it also includes children without an ADHD diagnosis for comparison.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 9–18 - NCT03427736Recruiting
Studying pain and numbing medicines in children
This trial looks at how well different numbing and pain-relief medicines work in children during routine care. It may help doctors choose safer, better pain control for kids who need these medicines.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges birth–17 years - NCT03435042Recruiting
Hypnosis group program to help children with cancer and parents
This trial tests a hypnosis-based group program to improve quality of life for children with cancer and their parents. You may join if your family speaks French and the child is aged 8–18 and has cancer (or has a sibling with cancer).
LiègeAges 8 years+
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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.