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
- NCT06873633RecruitingPhase 2
Testing remdesivir for RSV in hospitalized children under 2
This trial tests if remdesivir (Veklury) is safe and helps clear RSV in babies and toddlers who are hospitalized. It may help your child recover faster from severe RSV symptoms.
BangkokAges birth–2 years - NCT06868784Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and daily skills in children with Duchenne
This study looks at how thinking skills (like planning and memory) affect everyday activities such as dressing or playing in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It aims to find ways to help kids do better in their daily lives.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 6–12 - NCT06876766Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to guide antibiotic use in kids with chest infections
This trial tests whether using a lung ultrasound can help doctors decide if antibiotics are needed for children and teens hospitalized with a lower respiratory tract infection. It may reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
BeirutAges 3 months–18 years - NCT06869850Recruiting
Special milk-enriched food for children with severe malnutrition
This study tests a special food to help children with severe malnutrition recover. The food is a peanut-based paste with added milk fat globule membrane, which may help kids gain weight and get stronger.
Bandajuma, PujehunAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06870045Recruiting
Walking ability test in children with JIA
This study looks at how well children with JIA (arthritis in one knee) can walk and balance, using a simple test called the Dynamic Gait Index. It aims to find a better way to measure walking problems in kids with JIA.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 8–16 - NCT06871007Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab with chemo for pediatric large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests adding nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) to a standard chemotherapy regimen for children with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma. It may help improve outcomes for newly diagnosed patients.
MoscowAges Up to 18 years - NCT06876259Recruiting
AI tool to reduce antibiotics for young children with colds
This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors decide when antibiotics are not needed for young children with colds. It aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–2 years - NCT06874491Recruiting
Breathing treatment fun for kids 4-6
This study tests if special distractions can help young children feel more comfortable during their first breathing treatment. If your child is 4 to 6 years old and otherwise healthy, they might be able to join.
ErzurumAges 4–6 - NCT06871488RecruitingPhase 4
ADHD irritability & aggression treatment with stimulants
This study tests whether CNS stimulant medications can improve irritability and aggression in children with ADHD. It looks for factors that predict who will benefit most.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 7–12 - NCT06873035Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Infigratinib for children with hypochondroplasia
This study tests an oral medication called infigratinib in children with hypochondroplasia, a form of short stature. It aims to see if the drug can help improve growth and is for children who are still growing.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 3–18 - NCT06076889Recruiting
Online pain relief program for Canadian youth with chronic pain
This trial tests a virtual program called Power Over Pain Portal, designed to help Canadian youth with chronic pain manage their symptoms from home. It offers step-by-step support through a smartphone or computer over two months.
Toronto, OntarioAges 12–18 - NCT03532399Recruiting
Bivalirudin dosing study for children having heart procedures
This study looks at how the blood-thinner bivalirudin moves through the body in children during certain heart procedures. It may help doctors choose safer, more accurate dosing for pediatric anticoagulation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 17 years - NCT06865664RecruitingPhase 1
Engineered immune cells for relapsed rhabdomyosarcoma in youth
This early-phase trial tests a new immune cell therapy (CAR T cells) for children and young adults whose rhabdomyosarcoma has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these specially engineered cells can find and attack the cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–39 - NCT06863987Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Valsartan oral solution for high blood pressure in children
This trial tests if an oral solution of valsartan safely lowers blood pressure in children and teens ages 6 to 17. It may be an option if your child has high blood pressure and qualifies based on age, weight, and blood pressure level.
Linyi, ShandongAges 6–17 - NCT06865417RecruitingPhase 3
Filgotinib for children and teens with ulcerative colitis
This trial tests if filgotinib, a pill for adults with ulcerative colitis, works in children and teenagers. It may help those whose current treatments are not working well enough or cause side effects.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 8–18 - NCT06864351Recruiting
Study of a new thyroid dosing method for children
This study tests a new way to adjust thyroid medication doses for children with either congenital hypothyroidism or Graves' disease. It aims to help find the right dose more easily and improve treatment outcomes.
YerevanAges Up to 18 years - NCT06863259RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a drug combo for relapsed B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (Inotuzumab Ozogamicin, Venetoclax, and Dexamethasone) for children and young adults whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) has come back after treatment. It may help those whose leukemia has not responded to standard therapy or who have relapsed after a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–39 - NCT06860763Recruiting
Acupuncture for ADHD in kids aged 6–12
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with ADHD. It also looks at which acupuncture points work best and how children experience the treatment.
Beijing, Chaoyang DistrictAges 6–12 - NCT06866275RecruitingPhase 2
Suramin for autism in boys aged 5–14
This trial tests if a medicine called suramin (KZ101) can help with social challenges in boys with autism. It's a 12-week study at one location, and families must be able to visit the site easily.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 5–14 - NCT06863103Enrolling by invitation
Treating children with major dental needs
This study explores how dentists and dental specialists treat children who need a lot of dental work. It aims to improve care for kids with extensive dental needs.
MalmöAges Up to 65 years - NCT06860178RecruitingPhase 4
Malaria vaccine plus seasonal prevention for children
This trial tests if adding a malaria vaccine to seasonal preventive medicines helps protect young children better from malaria. It is for healthy children living in certain areas of Burkina Faso and Mali.
OuagadougouAges 3 months–4.9 years - NCT06429982RecruitingPhase 1
Dexamethasone for children with rhabdomyolysis
This study tests whether adding a steroid medicine called dexamethasone to the usual treatment helps children with rhabdomyolysis recover faster. It is for children whose muscle breakdown is not due to trauma and who are not already on steroids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT05574296RecruitingPhase 1
Test hydrogen gas for children needing emergency heart resuscitation
This early safety study tests whether “hydrogen” can be given to children during emergency heart resuscitation that isn’t improving with standard efforts. It’s meant to see if the treatment is safe and feasible for a very specific, life-threatening situation.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06641687Recruiting
Sweet comfort for babies during nose scope
This study tests if giving a sweet solution (sucrose) to babies can make a flexible nose scope exam more comfortable. It may help reduce pain and stress during the procedure.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1 month–1 year
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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.