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
- NCT06283706Recruiting
How much tryptophan do healthy older adults need?
This study aims to find out how much of an amino acid called tryptophan (a building block of protein) healthy older adults need. You will be asked to follow a special diet for a short time and have blood samples taken.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60–90 - NCT06283797Recruiting
Automated insulin early after type 1 diabetes diagnosis in kids
This trial tests whether starting automated insulin therapy soon after diagnosis helps children and teens with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar better. It uses a system that automatically adjusts insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitoring.
AngersAges 2–18 - NCT06284577Recruiting
Quality of life and gut health in children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how a drug called ETI (a combination of three medicines) affects the quality of life and gut health of children with cystic fibrosis. If you or your child has the right type of CF and is between 2 and 18 years old, this trial may help us understand how treatment improves daily life and digestion.
OsloAges 2–18 - NCT06286501Recruiting
Preventive treatment for teens at risk of oral diseases
This trial tests a new preventive treatment for teenagers at risk of tooth decay and gum disease. It uses a special mouthpiece device (Lumoral) to clean teeth better and see if it can prevent oral health problems.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges 14–16 - NCT06286930Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens and women with anorexia
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it helps people with anorexia nervosa. It is for females aged 15 to 30.
Dallas, TexasAges 15–30 - NCT06289660Recruiting
Italian study on tuberculosis in children
This study follows children and teens with different stages of tuberculosis (TB) across Italy. It aims to learn more about how TB affects young people and improve care.
Florence, FirenzeAges 1 week–18 years - NCT06290713RecruitingPhase 2
Blood flow and exercise study for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This trial tests if a medicine that improves blood flow, combined with exercise, can help muscles in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is for boys who can still walk and are on a stable steroid medication.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 6 years+ - NCT06290401Recruiting
Boosting self-management in teens with sickle cell disease
This study is testing a program to help adolescents with sickle cell disease better manage their health. It looks at how family, friends, and the clinic can support teens to take charge of their care.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 13–21 - NCT06293560Recruiting
Genetic study of rare eye conditions in children
This study looks at the genetic causes of rare eye conditions (microphthalmia, anophthalmia, and coloboma). It helps researchers understand why these conditions happen and how they run in families.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06298136Recruiting
Online mindfulness for parents of kids with ADHD
This online study tests a mindfulness program for parents of children with ADHD. The goal is to see if it helps parents and children manage ADHD symptoms, focusing on families who speak Cantonese.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT06298188Recruiting
Studying risankizumab in children with Crohn's disease
This study follows children with Crohn's disease who have already started taking risankizumab. It aims to see how well the treatment works in real-world use.
JerusalemAges 6–18 - NCT06299891RecruitingPhase 2
Study of weight loss medication for youth with hypothalamic obesity
This study tests a combination of two medications, phentermine and topiramate, to see if they help young people with hypothalamic obesity lose weight safely. Hypothalamic obesity is rapid weight gain caused by injury to the hypothalamus, often from a brain tumor or its treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–28 - NCT06301893Recruiting
Sickle cell surveillance study in Uganda
This study collects blood samples from up to 1 million people in Uganda to learn more about sickle cell disease. It helps doctors understand how common it is and how to better care for those affected.
KampalaAges Up to 1 year - NCT06303518Recruiting
Carbon dioxide and brain activity in children under anesthesia
This study looks at how levels of carbon dioxide in the breath affect brain activity during anesthesia in children. It helps doctors understand the best way to monitor and keep a child safely asleep during surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 3–11 - NCT06302933Recruiting
Negative HIV test in children treated early: a study
This study looks at why some HIV-positive children who started treatment early may have a negative HIV antibody test. It uses stored blood samples from children who were in the Pediacam III study to better understand the immune response.
DoualaAges Any age - NCT06302985Recruiting
Inhaled dye for lung malformations in children
This trial tests a new way to use a dye called ICG (indocyanine green) that is inhaled like a mist. It may help doctors see and treat congenital lung malformations in children more clearly.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 3 months–14 years - NCT06304194Recruiting
Collecting blood and tumor samples for cancer research
This study collects and stores tumor and blood samples from children and young adults with cancer, blood disorders, or immune conditions. The samples are used to better understand these diseases and could help future treatments.
FlorenceAges birth–30 years - NCT06305611Recruiting
Studying Kawasaki disease in Europe and North India
This study looks at children with Kawasaki disease, a condition that causes inflammation in blood vessels. The goal is to learn more about how it affects kids in Europe and North India.
Rio de JaneiroAges 1–17 - NCT06305663Recruiting
Contact lens to slow myopia in children
This study tests a special contact lens designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children ages 8 to 12. If your child is nearsighted and needs glasses, this lens might help reduce the need for stronger prescriptions over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 8–12 - NCT06305910RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine immunotherapy for recurrent brain tumors or newly diagnosed DIPG
This trial tests a combination of a vaccine made from tumor cells and a drug that may boost the immune system's ability to fight brain tumors. It is for children and young adults with a recurrent high-grade glioma or a newly diagnosed diffuse midline glioma with a specific genetic marker (H3K27M).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 2–25 - NCT06306196RecruitingPhase 2
Hepatitis E vaccine study in healthy adults, children, and people with HIV
This study tests a hepatitis E vaccine called Hecolin in healthy people (ages 2–45) and in adults (18–45) living with HIV who are on antiviral treatment. It aims to see how well the vaccine works and if it's safe for different groups.
Ga-RankuwaAges 2–45 - NCT06310109Recruiting
PICU Diaries to Support Children and Families
This study tests whether a special diary, kept by families during the PICU stay, helps children and their parents cope better after leaving the hospital. It is for children who needed a breathing machine for more than 48 hours.
RomeAges Up to 19 years - NCT06311110Recruiting
Toilet training and bladder issues in children with DCD
This study looks at how Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects toilet training, bladder, and bowel function in children. It compares children with DCD to those with typical development to identify differences and problems.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 5–8 - NCT06311682RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new shot plus steroid cream for children with eczema
This study tests an investigational shot (tralokinumab) plus a steroid cream for children with moderate-to-severe eczema that hasn't been controlled by creams alone. It aims to see if the combination is safe and works better than the cream alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 months–11 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.