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
- NCT06216899Recruiting
Liquid diet study for new Crohn's in kids and teens
This study tests a special liquid diet (smoothie) to treat newly diagnosed Crohn's disease in children and young adults. It aims to understand how the diet works and if it can help reduce inflammation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 8–21 - NCT03516968RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly vs daily vitamin D for obese children
This study compares taking vitamin D as a monthly dose versus a daily dose in children with low vitamin D levels. It aims to correct the vitamin D deficiency and see which schedule works best and is safe.
BronAges 5–18 - NCT06951516Recruiting
Can simple language help young kids with Down syndrome learn?
This study looks at whether using simpler language helps children with Down syndrome understand and learn better. It is for children ages 2 to 7 who speak English as their main language.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 2–7 - NCT06947252Enrolling by invitation
Food allergy test for kids with eczema avoiding certain foods
This trial tests if children with eczema who avoid certain foods actually have a food allergy. It uses a supervised oral food challenge to confirm.
BangkokAges Up to 6 years - NCT06945263Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two freezing methods for pain after appendix removal
This study compares two ways of numbing the belly during laparoscopic appendix removal in children. It aims to find which method gives better pain relief after surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 4–18 - NCT06942455Recruiting
Better sleep for urban Latino middle schoolers
This study tests a sleep hygiene program to improve sleep health in Latino children aged 11-13 who sleep 9 hours or less per night. It aims to help kids get better rest and feel better overall.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 11–13 - NCT06936670Recruiting
Breathing exercises for heart and kidney health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests if a special breathing exercise program (strengthening your breathing muscles) can improve heart, kidney, and blood vessel health in young people with type 2 diabetes. It is a 12-week home-based program that might help your body work better.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 14–40 - NCT05885646Recruiting
Sulthiame study using sleep EEG in children with epilepsy
This trial tests whether sulthiame changes sleep-related brain wave activity (EEG) in children with certain epilepsy syndromes. It may help doctors understand how sulthiame affects the brain’s electrical patterns between seizures.
AngersAges 6–15 - 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 - NCT06940232Recruiting
Blood test study for traumatic brain injury in kids
This study is testing whether a blood test can detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children. If successful, it could offer a quicker, less invasive way to diagnose concussions and other head injuries, reducing the need for CT scans or MRIs.
Omaha, NebraskaAges Up to 17 years - NCT06942039RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of two drugs for young children with aggressive brain tumors
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs (topotecan given into the spine plus maintenance chemo) for children under 6 with high-risk embryonal brain tumors. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes after initial treatment.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Up to 6 years - NCT06934655RecruitingPhase 3
Starting semaglutide again after weight-loss surgery in teens
This trial tests if restarting semaglutide (a weekly injection for weight loss) soon after sleeve gastrectomy helps teens with severe obesity keep losing weight. It is for patients who were already taking semaglutide before their surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06940908Recruiting
Living with Guillain-Barré syndrome as a child
This study interviews children who had Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) to understand their experiences after recovery. It may help doctors better support young patients with GBS.
Montpellier, OccitanieAges 10–18 - NCT06940817Recruiting
Cooking healthy and helping young kids grow well
This study tests a program to help parents cook healthy meals and support their preschooler's development. You will learn new recipes and tips to make mealtime easier and more nutritious.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - 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 - NCT06937021Enrolling by invitation
Art and philosophy program for kids' eco-anxiety
This trial tests whether an art and philosophy program can help elementary school children manage their eco-anxiety. If your child is in elementary school, they may be able to join.
Henhurst Ridge, Burton-on-TrentAges 5–12 - NCT06939192Recruiting
Digital support for families of preterm babies
This study tests an e-health program to help families of babies born between 28 and 34 weeks. The program provides online tools and guidance, aiming to improve health and development.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 6 months–8 months - NCT06935890RecruitingPhase 4
Long-term effectiveness of jack jumper ant venom therapy
This study checks how well venom immunotherapy for jack jumper ant allergy works years after treatment ends. If you finished 3–5 years of treatment and stopped 1.5 to 5 years ago, you may be able to help.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06929208Recruiting
Music and heart rate during procedures
This trial studies how listening to music affects your heart rate and stress response during a procedure like surgery or a pain treatment. It may help you relax and feel more comfortable.
SingaporeAges 21–90 - NCT06929091Recruiting
Breastfeeding help for women with higher weight
This study tests if expressing milk before birth and following a meal plan after birth helps women with higher weight breastfeed longer. You may join if you are pregnant, interested in breastfeeding, and live in Central Arkansas.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06930170Recruiting
Cochlear implant for children with hearing loss in one ear
This trial tests whether a cochlear implant helps children aged 4 to 6 years who have hearing loss in only one ear (or one ear with severe loss and the other with mild loss) improve their hearing and communication. The device is surgically placed in the ear with worse hearing.
ParisAges 4–6 - NCT06925425Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm skills in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests if a special electrical stimulation therapy, used during specific tasks, can improve arm and hand control in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. It aims to help kids with moderate to severe motor challenges gain better use of their upper limbs.
Alexandria, EgyptAges 2–6 - NCT06929702RecruitingPhase 4
Precision dosing of antibiotics for critically ill children
This trial tests a personalized dosing approach for certain antibiotics (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, piperacillin-tazobactam, and meropenem) in hospitalized children with serious infections. The goal is to adjust the dose based on blood tests to make sure each child gets the right amount of medicine.
GhentAges birth–18 years - NCT06931613Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
STEM CELL TRANSPLANT FOR HODGKIN LYMPHOMA AFTER NIVOLUMAB
This trial tests a stem cell transplant using your own cells for children and teens with Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not gotten better after multiple treatments. It involves using a medicine called nivolumab before the transplant to help your body fight the cancer.
MoscowAges 2–18
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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.