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
- NCT06839456RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell addback to prevent infections after transplant
This trial tests whether adding back certain immune cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent serious viral or fungal infections. It's for children and young adults up to age 25 who need a transplant for a blood cancer or other curable disease.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 month–25 years - NCT06839976RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CART19 cell therapy for lupus in young people
This trial tests whether a special type of immune cell, called CART19, can help young people with active lupus that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. If you join, doctors will take some of your blood cells, modify them to attack lupus-causing cells, and then give them back to you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–29 - NCT06842576Recruiting
Video to help teens get ready for adult healthcare
This study is testing a short video to help teens prepare for moving from pediatric to adult healthcare. It aims to see if the video makes teens feel more ready for this transition.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT06847165Recruiting
Trigeminal nerve stimulation for kids with prenatal alcohol exposure
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation device to see if it can improve attention and behavior in children aged 8-12 who were exposed to alcohol before birth and have ADHD. If it helps, it could offer a new way to manage symptoms without medication.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8–12 - NCT06843226Recruiting
Dengue vaccine study for children and teens
This study tests if a dengue vaccine (TDV) can reduce hospital stays for dengue. It follows children and teens in areas where dengue vaccination is planned.
Banjarmasin, South KalimantanAges 6–12 - NCT06846190Recruiting
Modified arm therapy versus virtual reality for children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of therapy to help children with cerebral palsy use their weaker arm better. One therapy involves gently restraining the strong arm to encourage use of the weaker arm, and the other uses virtual reality games to practice arm movements.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT06846944Recruiting
Relaxation technique for anxiety before children's surgery
This study tests a relaxation method to help children aged 5 to 15 feel less anxious before minor surgery. Children having low-intensity procedures like hernia repair or cyst removal at Meyer Hospital may take part.
Florence, FiAges 5–15 - NCT06847269RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cell therapy for children and young adults with CD19+ leukemia
This trial tests an immunotherapy called CAR T cells for leukemia that has come back or is hard to treat. It aims to use your own immune cells to fight the cancer.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 21 years - NCT06848959Recruiting
Better diagnosis and treatment for children's brain conditions
This study is building a smarter way to diagnose and treat brain conditions in children, such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism. It uses advanced computer models to help doctors provide better care.
NanjingAges 2–18 - NCT06851715Recruiting
Improving quality of life for teens with asthma
This study tests a program to help teenagers with asthma feel better and have fewer symptoms. It focuses on improving day-to-day quality of life by providing extra support in a respiratory clinic.
Southampton, HampshireAges 12–18 - NCT06855108RecruitingPhase 3
Caffeine for newborn brain injury after oxygen loss
This trial tests if giving caffeine to newborns who had low oxygen at birth can help protect their brains. It compares caffeine plus standard care to placebo plus standard care for moderate to severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
SaidpurAges Up to 6 hours - NCT06855160RecruitingPhase 3
Chickenpox & MMR Vaccine Study for Healthy Toddlers
This study tests a new chickenpox vaccine combined with a standard MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) in healthy children aged 12-15 months. The goal is to see how well the vaccines work and how safe they are when given as a shot in the arm.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 1 year–1.3 years - NCT06856408Recruiting
Power of Growth: A digital program for daycare teams
This trial tests a digital tool to help daycare educators work better as a team and manage children's behavioral challenges. It aims to boost educators' confidence and teamwork skills.
Municipalities, SelectAges Any age - NCT06857604Recruiting
Immune defects behind common blood diseases in young people
This study looks at how problems with the immune system might be linked to certain blood disorders in people under 25. The goal is to better understand what causes these conditions and find better ways to treat them.
Montreal, CanadaAges Up to 25 years - NCT06857539Recruiting
Assessing thinking and movement in high-risk infants
This study looks at how high-risk infants (especially those born early or with brain concerns) develop their thinking and movement skills over time, comparing them to healthy babies. The goal is to better understand and support their development.
CorkAges birth–4 months - NCT06858566Recruiting
Study of Kaligo app for kids with writing difficulties ages 6-11
This trial tests if a tablet-based app called Kaligo can help children ages 6-11 who struggle with handwriting. Your child may join if they have trouble writing and score above a certain threshold on a handwriting test.
BrestAges 6–11 - 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 - 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 - NCT06862843Recruiting
Family eating habits and chronic inflammation study
This study looks at how eating habits and family health history relate to chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It aims to understand these links by studying families with a child or adult affected by these conditions, as well as healthy families.
Florence, ItalyAges Any age - 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 - 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.
ParisAges Up to 18 years - 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 - 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 - NCT06866457Recruiting
Audio hypnosis to reduce MRI anxiety in kids
This trial tests if listening to an audio hypnosis recording can help children and teens feel less anxious during an MRI scan. If it works, it could offer a drug-free way to help young patients stay calm during the exam.
EssenAges 6–14
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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.