Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,993 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06928077Recruiting
Power wheelchair training for toddlers with motor delays
This study tests whether adding special visual cues (like lights or arrows) to a power wheelchair helps toddlers with motor delays learn to drive it. If your child is between 1 and 3 years old, can't walk on their own, and can reach for toys, they may be a good fit.
Taoyuan City, Taoyuan CountyAges 10 months–3.3 years - NCT06927518Recruiting
Language therapy for preschoolers with autism
This trial compares two types of therapy to help preschool children with autism improve their ability to understand language. It may help you decide which approach works best for your child.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 3–5 - NCT07206836Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colostomy reversal in children
This trial compares two ways to care for children after colostomy reversal surgery: standard care or an enhanced recovery program designed to speed up healing.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–13 - NCT07203144RecruitingPhase 2
Selenium for depression in teens
This study tests whether taking selenium (a mineral found in some foods) can help improve depression symptoms in young people. Participants will take selenium supplements and have their mood and brain activity monitored over time.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT07212010Enrolling by invitation
Brain-related vision problems in children
This study looks at how brain injuries or abnormalities affect vision in children. It aims to better understand and diagnose cerebral visual impairment (CVI), a vision problem caused by brain issues rather than eye problems.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6 months–6 years - NCT07203742Recruiting
Mandala drawing for anxiety before spinal chemo in kids with leukemia
This study tests whether drawing mandalas (circular patterns) can help children aged 4 to 12 with leukemia feel less anxious and scared before a spinal tap that delivers chemotherapy. It may offer a calming, non-drug way to cope with a stressful procedure.
IzmirAges 4–12 - NCT07206537Recruiting
Vitamin K2 to prevent steroid bone loss in children
This study tests whether vitamin K2 can help prevent bone loss caused by steroid treatment in children with nephrotic syndrome. If your child meets the requirements, taking vitamin K2 may protect their bones while they receive steroids.
CairoAges 1–16 - NCT07212049Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound to measure magnetic growing rods
This study tests if ultrasound can accurately measure the length of magnetically controlled growing rods used in leg bone lengthening. It may help doctors monitor treatment without extra X-rays.
Orlando, FloridaAges 8–21 - 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 - NCT07212036Recruiting
Ultrasound for elbow fractures in children
This study uses ultrasound, a sound-wave imaging tool, to diagnose elbow fractures in children. It aims to see if ultrasound works as well as X-rays, so your child might avoid radiation.
Orlando, FloridaAges Up to 18 years - NCT04750070RecruitingPhase 3
Treating shock in young children with severe malnutrition and diarrhea
This study tests a treatment approach to help children who are in “shock” (their body is struggling to maintain blood flow and oxygen) caused by diarrhea and severe undernutrition. It may help care teams stabilize children faster and improve outcomes.
DhakaAges 1 month–4.9 years - NCT06493825Recruiting
Mindfulness app for kids with severe tinnitus or misophonia
This trial tests whether a virtual reality mindfulness app can help children aged 10–18 with severe tinnitus or misophonia feel better mentally. It compares the mindfulness app to a placebo (sham) version.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 10–18 - NCT06138431Recruiting
Group therapy for parents of children with food allergies
This study tests a group therapy program to help parents manage anxiety or depression related to their child's serious food allergy. You'll attend 6 weekly group sessions and fill out questionnaires online to see if the program helps you feel better.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1.5 years–17 years - NCT06930950Recruiting
Cashew allergy treatment study for children
This study tests if giving small, increasing amounts of cashew can help children outgrow their allergy. It may be an option for kids who are allergic to cashew and have had a clear allergic reaction in a food challenge.
HelsinkiAges 1–17 - NCT06202976Recruiting
Mapping epilepsy networks with brain imaging
This trial uses advanced brain imaging to map the networks causing seizures in children with certain types of epilepsy. The goal is to better understand where seizures start so doctors can plan more targeted treatments.
ParisAges Up to 18 years - NCT04370899Recruiting
Early checkup for inherited high cholesterol in children
This study looks at children who may have inherited high cholesterol, especially when one parent is affected. It may help doctors detect the condition earlier and understand how it runs in families.
Reus, TarragonaAges 2–18 - NCT06363695Recruiting
Building community health workers to support parents
This trial trains community health volunteers to help parents in Kibera with young children using a program called SafeCare. It aims to improve parenting skills and child safety.
NairobiAges 18 years+ - NCT06933303Recruiting
Distraction for pain in children with burns
This trial tests if using a kaleidoscope can help distract children aged 7-12 from pain during burn dressing changes, in a setting where pain medicine is not usually given. The goal is to see if this simple tool can reduce pain without extra medication.
Empangeni, KwaZulu-NatalAges 7–12 - NCT05038683Recruiting
Child weight program study: new treatment vs usual care
This trial tests a structured obesity treatment program for children compared with the usual (conventional) approach. It may help your child get support to improve healthy weight habits.
Ballerup Municipality, BallerupAges 6–11 - NCT06935864Recruiting
Study of KLF4 and KLF7 in bone tumors
This study looks at two proteins, KLF4 and KLF7, in bone tumor samples. It aims to understand their role in osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, which may help develop better treatments.
CairoAges 1 month–39 years - NCT07199946RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Verapamil to protect insulin production in children with new type 1 diabetes
This study tests if verapamil (a common blood pressure medication) can help children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes keep making their own insulin for longer. It aims to preserve the body's own insulin-producing cells, which may reduce the amount of insulin injections needed.
JönköpingAges 4–9 - NCT07197814Recruiting
Tolerance of a rice protein formula in children with cow's milk allergy
This study tests a new formula made from rice protein in children who have a cow's milk allergy. It checks if the rice formula is well-tolerated without causing allergic reactions.
NaplesAges 1 month–3 years - NCT07199465RecruitingPhase 1
Letermovir for children after a kidney transplant
This study tests an oral antiviral medication called letermovir to see if it safely prevents CMV (a common virus) in children who have recently had a kidney transplant. It's for children ages typically 4 weeks to about a year post-transplant, with stable kidney function and no current CMV infection.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 17 years - NCT07199218RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis oil for autism in children aged 4 to 12
This trial tests a cannabis oil enriched with terpenes (natural compounds that may affect behavior) to see if it helps reduce severe symptoms in children with autism. It compares the oil to a placebo.
Jerusalem, N/A = Not ApplicableAges 4–13
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,993 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.