Clinical trials
Hospitalized Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting hospitalized children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,199 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05880576Enrolling by invitation
Watch study for newborns suspected of aortic arch blockage
This study uses heart ultrasound findings and related measurements to better understand blood flow in newborns with suspected blockage in the aortic arch. It may help doctors improve how they evaluate and manage coarctation of the aorta and similar heart narrowing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–2 months - NCT05852392Recruiting
Team-based care visits compared in young children
This study compares a team-based approach versus standard well-child visits to see if it improves preventive care for young children. You likely won’t need to attend visits or take special treatments, because the researchers use existing medical and billing records.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 9 months–1.3 years - NCT05848310Recruiting
Blood test before surgery to predict biliary atresia outcome
This study looks at a specific pre-surgery blood marker called FGF19 (and related liver blood tests) in children with biliary atresia. The goal is to see whether the blood results before surgery can help predict how well children recover after surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05843253RecruitingPhase 2
Ribociclib plus everolimus or temozolomide for certain brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests ribociclib with either everolimus or temozolomide, depending on the specific brain tumor type. It may help slow tumor growth in children and young adults whose tumor has specific genetic changes and who have had recent standard radiation therapy.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1–39 - NCT05839379Recruiting
Targeted therapy study for children and young adults with brain tumors
This trial studies a targeted medicine approach for high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) and some diffuse midline tumors, including DIPG. It may help by matching treatment to tumor biology using tumor testing done before or around starting standard therapy.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1–39 - NCT05842902Recruiting
Mobile app program to build resilience for young cancer patients
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) resilience program for teens and young adults who were recently diagnosed with cancer. It aims to help you cope with cancer using interactive activities, interviews, and short surveys.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 12–25 - NCT05838690Recruiting
Improving breathing tube placement safety in NICU newborns
This trial focuses on newborns in the NICU who need a breathing tube placed through the mouth or airway. It aims to improve the success and safety of the first intubation while reducing risks.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Up to 1 year - NCT05803343Recruiting
Testing added benefits of including dogs for autism emotion control
This study tests whether adding dogs to therapy or activities helps children with autism better manage strong emotions and reactions. It may help families who are concerned about emotion outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–15 - NCT05783375Recruiting
Rheumatic heart prevention program for Ugandan communities
This study helps deliver prevention care for rheumatic heart disease in specific districts of northern Uganda. If you live there (or provide care in the selected clinics), the program may offer extra support to help stop heart damage before it starts.
Kampala, UgandaAges 5 years+ - NCT05750498Recruiting
Study to improve outcomes in autoimmune liver disease
This trial tests approaches to improve health outcomes for people with autoimmune liver diseases. It includes specific autoimmune conditions affecting the liver and bile ducts, and it may help your care team learn what works best for these illnesses.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05777512Recruiting
Comparing feeding tube placement to improve breathing in preterm infants
This study tests whether placing a feeding tube past the stomach (postpyloric) can help very premature babies with ongoing lung problems breathe better. Infants born before 32 weeks who still need breathing support may join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–1 year - NCT05761899RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene-corrected lung immune cells for a rare lung disease
This early-phase study tests a treatment that uses gene-corrected immune cells to treat hPAP, a rare lung condition. The goal is to check safety and see whether the treatment improves breathing and lung function.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05741411Recruiting
Text-and-phone support after concussion for teens
This study tests whether a phone-based (mHealth) handoff and follow-up can help teens after a concussion, especially those at higher risk of long-lasting symptoms. It uses smartphone check-ins and coordination between emergency and specialty care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - NCT05722535Recruiting
Help families plan healthy media use together
This trial helps parents and their teens make a shared plan for how the family uses screens and media. It tests whether a shared decision-making approach can improve planning at home.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 11 years+ - NCT05194397RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise plus NR supplement to boost fitness after stem-cell transplant
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program, plus an NR supplement, can improve fitness in young people who have had an allogeneic (donor) stem-cell transplant for certain blood cancers or bone marrow conditions. It’s meant to help with energy and physical ability while monitoring safety.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 10–30 - NCT05553041RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET-MRI scan test for aggressive brain tumors in children
This early-phase study uses a special PET scan plus MRI to help doctors tell apart tumor changes in children with aggressive gliomas. It may help find whether treatment is working or if the tumor is progressing, while also mapping tumor activity in the brain.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - NCT02840019Recruiting
MRI scans during pregnancy to study baby and placenta development
This study uses advanced MRI pictures of the fetus (the baby) and placenta to better understand normal development and possible problems. You may qualify if you’re between 18 and 40 weeks pregnant and can have the MRI safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05674643Recruiting
Gastric testing during children’s surgery
This trial studies how the stomach is working in children around the time of surgery. It may help improve how doctors assess and manage stomach function to make surgery safer and more comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–18 - NCT05703347Recruiting
Mobile app coaching to improve sleep and prevent childhood obesity
This study tests a mobile health app that helps children get better sleep, aiming to support healthier weight over time. It is designed for children who are getting less sleep than recommended and are in the higher-but-not-highest weight range for their age.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 8–12 - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT05659147Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
MRI study of pancreas function in children with pancreatic issues
This study uses a special pancreas MRI to see how well the pancreas works and how pancreas disease changes over time. It also compares MRI findings in children with different pancreas conditions, including suspected pancreatic insufficiency and episodes of pancreatitis.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–21 - NCT05673551Enrolling by invitation
VR during at-home burn dressing changes for kids
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help children feel better during daily burn dressing changes at home. It will study comfort and pain around the first time you do dressings after leaving the hospital.
Columbus, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT05671666Recruiting
Testing urea processing in healthy people and urea cycle disorder
This study measures how your body breaks down protein-related waste and makes urea. It includes both healthy volunteers and people with urea cycle disorders, which may help researchers better understand the condition and improve testing.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Any age - NCT05660746RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Infliximab dose tailored to control Crohn’s inflammation
This trial tests a more precise way to start infliximab (a Crohn’s medicine) and adjust dosing based on how your body responds. It aims to better control Crohn’s inflammation early and keep it under control.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6–22
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hospitalized children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,199 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.