Clinical trials
Hospitalized Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting hospitalized children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,222 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07038538Recruiting
Better method for placing feeding tubes in children
This study tests a better way to place a thin tube from the nose to the stomach (nasogastric tube) in hospitalized children. The goal is to make the procedure safer and more comfortable for kids who need it for feeding or medicine.
Shanghai, MinhangAges Up to 18 years - NCT07379021Recruiting
Mindfulness training for children in the hospital
This study tests whether a mindfulness program (teaching calm focus and managing emotions) helps children feel better during a hospital stay. Your child would learn simple exercises to cope with stress and emotions.
ErzurumAges 7–11 - NCT06009211Enrolling by invitation
Does aromatherapy help nausea in rehab kids?
This study tests whether aromatherapy (using scents like lavender or peppermint) can help reduce nausea in children during their hospital stay. If your child is in rehab and often feels sick, this simple treatment might offer relief without extra medicine.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 8–17 - NCT06946355Recruiting
Food support for hospitalized kids and families
This trial provides food-based support to families of hospitalized children who have Medicaid or no insurance. It aims to help families during their child's hospital stay.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 21 years - NCT07414693RecruitingPhase 4
Vitamin C for kids with severe pneumonia
This trial tests if giving vitamin C to children hospitalized with severe pneumonia can help them get better faster and leave the hospital sooner. It may be an option for children who have had pneumonia symptoms for 48 hours or less.
Multan Khurd, Punjab ProvinceAges 2 months–4.9 years - NCT07766941Recruiting
Disaster protection at children's hospitals in Germany
This study looks at how well children's hospitals in Germany are prepared for emergencies or disasters. Your participation would help the researchers understand current practices and improve safety for children.
HeidelbergAges Any age - NCT07202299Recruiting
Weaning preterm babies off high-frequency breathing machines
This trial tests two different ways to safely take preterm babies off a special breathing machine (HFOV). It aims to find which method works better for babies with breathing problems (respiratory distress syndrome).
Al MansurahAges Any age - NCT06722378Recruiting
Helping families read hospital notes for kids
This trial tests whether letting parents read the doctor's notes about their child during a hospital stay helps them feel more involved and reduces anxiety. It's for parents of children under 12 on general pediatric floors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07217444Recruiting
Deep TMS for depression in teens
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It involves wearing a special magnetic coil on the head during several sessions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–18 - NCT04794595Recruiting
Compare outcomes in children with and without CBP during sepsis
This study looks at children with sepsis to see how outcomes differ between those who receive a specific blood-cleansing treatment (CBP) and those who do not. Results may help clinicians choose treatments that lead to better recovery in sick children.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT04331522Recruiting
Food or antibiotic allergy testing with controlled allergen exposure
This trial studies people who may have an allergy to certain foods or antibiotics by giving small, controlled exposures to help confirm what’s causing reactions. If your symptoms match, the results could help your doctors guide safer food or medication choices.
Odense, Odense CAges birth–18 years - NCT01354002Recruiting
Tissue banking for research at St. Jude
This study collects, stores, and shares human tissue samples for future research at St. Jude. You or your family may be eligible if your institution has approved this process through their ethics board (IRB) and you (or a study leader) gave consent for tissue banking.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT07708714RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Hydroxyurea study for teens with sickle cell anemia
This study tests how well a higher dose of hydroxyurea works for teenagers with sickle cell anemia living in areas where malaria is common. It looks at safety and how the treatment affects their daily lives.
KampalaAges 11–18 - NCT01344200RecruitingPhase 2
Celecoxib drug study in children on leukemia treatment
This trial studies how celecoxib moves through a child’s body and how much reaches the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It’s for children (age 2–12) who are in the maintenance phase of certain blood cancers, to better understand dosing and safety.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 2–12 - NCT05426252RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lower-toxicity bone marrow conditioning for high-risk thalassemia
This trial tests a modified, lower-toxicity preparation (conditioning) before a bone marrow transplant in children and teens with high-risk thalassemia. It aims to reduce treatment side effects while still allowing transplant success for people who need a donor.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1–18 - NCT06787378Recruiting
Accuracy of Sleep Trackers in Children
This study tests how well consumer sleep trackers work for children who are being evaluated for sleep apnea or similar breathing problems during sleep. It may help families know if these devices give accurate sleep information for their child.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 2–17 - NCT04999228RecruitingPhase 4
Top-down versus step-up treatment for pediatric ulcerative colitis
This trial compares two treatment approaches for children newly diagnosed with ulcerative colitis: starting with stronger medicines right away versus beginning simpler and stepping up if needed. It may help your child learn which strategy controls symptoms better with fewer flare-ups.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–18 - NCT06372249RecruitingPhase 2
Fiber drink for asthma in kids
This trial tests whether a liquid fiber drink can help children with asthma by reducing airway inflammation. Participants will drink either fiber or a placebo and be followed for about 4–6 weeks to see if their asthma improves.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 6–17 - NCT06498362Recruiting
Levetiracetam for Seizure Emergencies in Children
This study looks back at children who had a prolonged seizure (status epilepticus) and needed a second medicine after the first one didn't work. Doctors want to see how well levetiracetam works compared to phenytoin, so they can choose better treatments for future children.
StrasbourgAges 3 months–17 years - 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 - NCT06159127Recruiting
SMART@Home: A smartphone program for teens with chronic conditions
This trial is testing a new program called SMART@Home that helps teens manage their long-term health conditions using a smartphone app. It aims to see if this approach is practical and helpful for teens with conditions like asthma.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–18 - NCT06601829Recruiting
Liver and kidney disease study in children
This study looks at children with congenital hepatic fibrosis and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. It aims to learn more about these conditions and how they affect children.
SohagAges Any age - NCT05843968RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab or mycophenolate for steroid-dependent childhood kidney syndrome
This trial tests whether rituximab works as well as mycophenolate in children whose nephrotic syndrome (kidney condition) comes back when steroid medicines are reduced. It aims to find the safest and most effective option during a relapse.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 3–16 - NCT06494072RecruitingPhase 4
Short vs standard antibiotics for kids hospitalized with pneumonia
This trial compares a shorter course of antibiotics to the usual longer course for children hospitalized with uncomplicated bacterial pneumonia. The goal is to see if fewer days of antibiotics work just as well, which could reduce side effects and make treatment easier.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 3 months–18 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hospitalized children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,222 recruiting hospitalized 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 hospitalized 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 hospitalized 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.