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
- NCT04041713RecruitingPhase 2
Antioxidant drink trial for children with Rett syndrome
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an antioxidant “cocktail” helps children and teens with Rett syndrome compared with a placebo (inactive drink). If you join, you’ll get study assessments and blood tests to see if the treatment is safe and helpful.
Toronto, OntarioAges 2–21 - NCT06697275Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease port needle insertion in children with leukemia
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality mask can help reduce pain or fear when children with leukemia get a needle placed into their implantable port (a small device under the skin used for medicines). The goal is to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
BordeauxAges 6–16 - NCT06899035Recruiting
Water therapy for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether water therapy (hydrotherapy) can help improve movement in children with cerebral palsy. It is designed for children who can cooperate with physical therapy and have no major health issues that would make water exercise unsafe.
Istanbul, GaziosmanpasaAges 4–18 - NCT03838042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing nivolumab plus entinostat for high-risk childhood cancers
This trial studies whether nivolumab (an immune therapy) plus entinostat (an epigenetic medicine) can help children and teens with high-risk cancers that have come back, worsened, or did not respond to prior treatment. It also looks at specific tumor “biomarkers” to group patients and guide how the study is run.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 2–21 - NCT05740163Recruiting
Oral treatment to help children with egg allergy
This trial tests an oral (by mouth) immune-based treatment to reduce egg allergy reactions in children ages 6 to 16. It may help some kids become more tolerant to egg, but it requires careful screening and follow-through.
OuluAges 6–16 - NCT06621381Recruiting
Intensive OCD therapy for children
This study tests whether an intensive, short-term version of exposure and response prevention therapy can help children with OCD. It focuses on providing treatment in fewer, longer sessions.
Uppsala, Region UppsalaAges 6–12 - NCT07552909Recruiting
Home Digital Therapy for ADHD in Children
This study tests whether a digital therapy program done at home can help children with ADHD improve focus and attention. If it works, it could offer families a convenient treatment option without medication.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 7–11 - NCT07533890Recruiting
Probiotics and gut health in children with inflammatory bowel disease
This study tests whether a multi-strain probiotic supplement can change the gut bacteria in children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will collect stool samples to see if the probiotics help restore healthy gut bacteria and potentially improve symptoms.
BernAges 5–18 - NCT07368179Enrolling by invitation
Neck Access Study for Kids
This study tests how doctors get emergency access to a child's neck. It may help doctors find the best method for fragile kids.
BernAges 25–65 - NCT07154251Recruiting
Community health workers as diabetes tech coaches for kids
This trial tests whether a community health worker can help Black children with type 1 diabetes use their automated insulin delivery system (a combination of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump) more effectively. Children who are already using or have used this system in the past 3 months may qualify.
Cleveland, OhioAges 5–17 - NCT07054437Recruiting
Assessing gross motor skills in preschoolers via video
This trial uses videos to evaluate how healthy preschool children develop gross motor skills like walking. It may help understand typical movement in kids ages 1 to 6.
TaoyuanAges 1–6 - 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 - NCT06685601Recruiting
Light therapy for kids with ADHD
This study tests if transcranial photobiomodulation (light therapy) can help children aged 6 to 18 with ADHD. It is for children who are not on other ADHD treatments.
Jinan, ShandongAges 6–18 - NCT05043571RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed T-cell leukemia
This early-phase trial tests a lab-made immune cell treatment (CAR T-cells) aimed at T-cell leukemia that has come back or did not respond. It may help by targeting leukemia cells with a specific marker (CD7), especially in patients who failed standard treatment.
SingaporeAges 6 months–65 years - NCT07718477Recruiting
Comparing child and parent pain during dental numbing
This study compares the pain a child feels during a numbing injection at the dentist to the pain the parent thinks the child is feeling. It helps doctors understand the difference between a child's actual pain and what parents perceive, which may improve how pain is managed during dental visits.
Clermont-FerrandAges 6–15 - NCT05826158Recruiting
Scans compared for children with neuroblastoma
This trial compares two different nuclear medicine scans to see which one best shows where neuroblastoma is in a child’s body. The results may help doctors choose the most helpful scan for planning care.
CopenhagenAges Up to 18 years - NCT07552896Recruiting
Screen Time and Recovery Confusion After Children's Surgery
This study looks at whether the amount of time children spend on screens (phones, tablets, TV) before surgery affects confusion and agitation as they wake up from anesthesia. Researchers want to understand this connection to help reduce distressing wake-up experiences.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 2–11 - NCT07479602RecruitingPhase 4
Medicine via nose for less pain after tonsil surgery in kids
This trial tests whether giving two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) through the nose can help children ages 3-7 have less pain after their tonsil or adenoid surgery. The goal is to find a better way to manage pain without using strong drugs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 3–7 - NCT07402200Recruiting
Indoor air pollutants and child health study
This study looks at how indoor air pollution affects children's health. It compares children with allergies or asthma to those without, to see if air quality plays a role.
MontpellierAges 8–12 - NCT07303569Recruiting
Preventing pressure injuries in children and young people
This study looks at how to prevent pressure injuries (also called bedsores) in children and young people ages 0-19 who are in the hospital. It focuses on children with darker skin tones, because pressure injuries can be harder to spot on darker skin.
NottinghamAges Any age - NCT06827496Recruiting
Starting with oral antibiotics for kids' bone and joint infections
This study tests if starting treatment for uncomplicated bone or joint infections in children with oral (by mouth) antibiotics is effective. It focuses on kids who are not severely ill and do not have certain risk factors, and who can begin oral antibiotics right away or after a short course of IV (intravenous) antibiotics.
Copenhagen ØAges 3 months–17 years - NCT07076602Recruiting
Walking and energy use in children with leg amputations
This study looks at how children with a leg amputation walk and how much energy they use when walking. It aims to better understand gait and energy use to improve care and prosthetic fitting.
BerckAges 7–17 - NCT05709470Recruiting
Mental health support study for children with heart defects
This study looks at mental health in children and teens (age 5–17) who were born with a heart defect. It may help researchers understand what support is needed and how best to measure mental well-being.
CopenhagenAges 5–17 - NCT05594706Recruiting
Anhydroglucitol test in children with type 1 diabetes
This trial studies how anhydroglucitol behaves in children with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy and glucose monitoring. Your team will compare measurements over about a year to see if this marker could be useful for tracking diabetes control.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 2–18
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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.