Clinical trials · California
Pediatric ALL clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 189 recruiting pediatric all studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT05538208RecruitingPhase 2
Children with lupus kidney inflammation using mycophenolate
This Phase 2 study tests how well the medicine mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) works for children and teens with lupus nephritis that is “proliferative” (a specific biopsy type). You may qualify if your kidney biopsy and current treatment match the study’s targets and you can follow frequent visits and testing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8–20 - NCT05549258RecruitingPhase 2
Inebilizumab for children with NMOSD who had recent relapses
This trial studies whether inebilizumab can reduce illness activity in children with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a condition that can cause attacks affecting the eyes and spinal cord. It focuses on kids who have had recent relapses, meaning symptoms came back or worsened.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT05642455RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new treatment for certain childhood cancers
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new therapy for children and young adults with specific types of cancer that have been treated with chemotherapy before. It may help by targeting cancer features in the tumor and using your immune system in a controlled way.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 2–21 - NCT05674656RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing dolutegravir and rilpivirine in HIV-positive children
This study checks how safe and well two HIV medicines work in children ages 6 to under 12. It also measures drug levels in the body to guide dosing and watch for side effects.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT05711667RecruitingPhase 3
Letermovir to prevent CMV after stem cell transplant in kids
This trial tests whether the medicine letermovir can prevent a common virus (CMV) from coming back after an allogeneic stem cell transplant in children. It may help lower the risk of CMV infection during the vulnerable period right after transplant.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–18 - NCT05734066RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lurbinectedin drug study for young people with Ewing sarcoma
This trial tests lurbinectedin, a cancer medicine, by itself (no other drugs) in children and young adults whose Ewing sarcoma has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to see how safe the drug is and whether it can help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–30 - NCT05740254Recruiting
Compare early versus late eating times for teen obesity
This study tests whether having a shorter daily eating schedule earlier in the day works better than a later eating schedule for reducing weight and improving health in teens with obesity. Participants will also follow planned fasting (not eating) periods and complete regular check-ins.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–21 - NCT05783323RecruitingPhase 2
Larotrectinib plus radiation for thyroid cancer with NTRK fusion
This Phase 2 trial tests larotrectinib (a targeted medicine) to help radioactive iodine (RAI) work better in people with differentiated thyroid cancer that has an NTRK gene fusion. It may improve how much thyroid cancer the RAI can reach and shrink.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–99 - NCT05835310RecruitingPhase 3
IV anifrolumab for active lupus in children
This study tests whether an intravenous medicine called anifrolumab can safely improve active systemic lupus (SLE) in children. If you qualify, you may receive the study treatment and be closely monitored for safety and lupus symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5–17 - NCT05855083RecruitingPhase 2
Narsoplimab for high-risk TMA after bone marrow transplant
This trial studies the medicine narsoplimab in children who develop a serious complication called HSCT-TMA after a bone marrow transplant. It aims to improve safety and effectiveness for high-risk cases where the condition is ongoing or causing organ problems.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 4 weeks–17 years - NCT05861999RecruitingPhase 4
Risdiplam for young children with SMA after gene therapy plateau
This trial studies whether risdiplam is safe and helpful for children under 2 with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) whose function has leveled off or declined after gene therapy. It may be an option if you saw benefits from gene therapy but then noticed a stop or setback in key abilities.
Madera, CaliforniaAges 3 months–2 years - NCT05865301Recruiting
Outcomes after approved immunotherapy for young blood cancer patients
This study looks at the real-world results of treating certain B-cell blood cancers in children and young adults with commercially available immunotherapy. It may help doctors better understand how these treatments work for patients after relapse or when they need additional therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 26 years - NCT05866562RecruitingPhase 2
Dupilumab for hair regrowth in kids with alopecia areata
This trial studies dupilumab (an injection medicine) to help grow hair in children and teens with alopecia areata, an autoimmune hair-loss condition. It aims to see whether the treatment improves hair regrowth compared with usual care over the study period.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT05918640RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lurbinectedin for cancers with specific EWS-related gene fusions
This early-phase study tests lurbinectedin, a chemotherapy medicine, in children and young adults whose solid tumors have a specific “FET fusion” gene change. It may help shrink tumors that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment, depending on the exact fusion type.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10 years+ - NCT05923073RecruitingPhase 3
Guselkumab for children with active Crohn’s disease
This Phase 3 trial tests guselkumab to treat children with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ongoing inflammation in the bowel. If you qualify, the study will check whether the medicine can improve symptoms and healing, especially in children who did not respond to other treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT05947071RecruitingPhase 2
Higher-dose flu vaccine versus standard dose in child transplant patients
This trial compares a higher-dose flu vaccine to the standard dose in children who recently received a kidney, heart, and/or liver transplant. It aims to see which dose better protects children against influenza while checking for safety.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 3–17 - NCT05995353RecruitingPhase 3
Risankizumab for children with moderate to severe Crohn's
This study tests a new medicine called risankizumab for children with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. It is given as an IV infusion or a shot under the skin to see if it can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT06055296Recruiting
Supporting Hispanic families in pediatric cancer clinical trials
This study helps Hispanic families with a child newly diagnosed with cancer understand their options when a clinical trial is offered. It looks at how to better support parents during the informed consent process.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06096272Recruiting
Using augmented reality to help kids with cerebral palsy be more active
This trial tests if using an augmented reality game on a tablet can help children with cerebral palsy walk and move more each day. It could be an option if your child can walk on their own and doesn't have upcoming leg surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5–18 - NCT06098430Recruiting
Quality of life in NLPHL patients
This study looks at how people with a rare type of Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) feel about their health and quality of life. By filling out surveys, you can help doctors understand what really matters to patients like you.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06128070RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing GVHD after stem cell transplant for leukemia
This trial tests adding ruxolitinib to standard drugs (tacrolimus and methotrexate) to prevent graft-versus-host disease in children and young adults undergoing a stem cell transplant for acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to lower the risk of GVHD and improve transplant outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 2–22 - NCT06177067RecruitingPhase 1
Study of 3 drugs for young AML patients with genetic changes
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax) for children and young adults with a hard-to-treat type of leukemia that has a specific genetic change. The goal is to see if this new mix can help when standard treatments have not worked.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06189781RecruitingPhase 4
Pain shot vs epidural for hip surgery in kids with cerebral palsy
This study compares a pain injection to epidural anesthesia for children with cerebral palsy having hip surgery. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control during and after the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06254768Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitors for kids with obesity
This study tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a small device that tracks blood sugar, can help children and teens with obesity understand their body better and improve their health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–21
Pediatric ALL trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatric all studies listed above.
- Stanford University · 4 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 4 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 2 studies
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego · 2 studies
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland · 2 studies
- Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
What taking part in a pediatric all study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Pediatric ALL trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pediatric all clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 189 recruiting pediatric all studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pediatric all study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pediatric all trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New pediatric all studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.