Clinical trials
Pediatric Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 149 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06458036RecruitingPhase 2
Selpercatinib before radioactive iodine for RET-positive thyroid cancer
This study tests whether a targeted drug called selpercatinib, taken before radioactive iodine therapy, can help treat thyroid cancer in children and young adults who have a specific genetic change (RET fusion or mutation). The drug may make the cancer more sensitive to the radioactive iodine treatment that follows.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–25 - NCT05096923Recruiting
Research study for young people with cancer and survivors
This study follows children, teens, and young adults with cancer and people who have completed treatment. It aims to better understand cancer care over time and what affects outcomes, which may help improve future treatment and follow-up.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1–39 - 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 - NCT06088030RecruitingPhase 2
Arsenic trioxide plus chemo for p53-mutated childhood cancer
This trial tests if adding arsenic trioxide to standard chemotherapy can help children with cancers that have a certain p53 gene change. The goal is to see if the drug can reactivate the broken p53 protein to fight the tumor.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT06346782Recruiting
Online parenting support for children with cancer
This study tests an online therapy program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in children with cancer. If you join, you'll learn skills through video coaching sessions with a therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges Any age - NCT06789666Recruiting
Digital art therapy for young cancer survivors
This trial is testing a digital art therapy program designed to help young adults who survived childhood cancer feel better emotionally. You'll use an app to create art and connect with others, all from home.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06892158Recruiting
Massage therapy for sleep in teens with cancer
This trial studies if massage therapy can help teenagers and young adults with cancer sleep better while they are in the hospital. Participants will receive massage sessions and answer questions about their sleep.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12–21 - NCT07368582Recruiting
Rehabilitation study for young cancer patients in Italy
This study looks at how rehabilitation services help children, teens, and young adults with cancer. It includes people at any stage of treatment or after treatment ends.
Bergamo, ItaliaAges birth–24 years - NCT01518400Recruiting
Sharing childhood cancer history to improve survivor care
This study builds a database of people who were diagnosed with cancer as children or teens. It looks at survivors who are done with treatment and currently have no evidence of disease, to help improve long-term follow-up care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07110051Recruiting
Pain relief after abdominal surgery in children with cancer
This trial compares two pain medicines, nalbuphine and tramadol, to see which works better for children with cancer after abdominal surgery. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to manage pain.
CairoAges 3–12 - NCT04948619RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine response after cancer therapy in kids
This study is checking how well the immune system works and responds to vaccines in children and young adults who have recently finished cancer treatment. It may help doctors understand if vaccines are safe and effective after therapy.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 2–21 - NCT03803735Recruiting
Hospital cancer registry for children in French-speaking Africa
This trial is a hospital-based registry that collects information about children and teens with cancer as they receive treatment. It may help researchers better understand cancer care in this region and improve future planning and treatment.
OuagadougouAges 1 day–18 years - NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT00001186Recruiting
Camping for children and teens with cancer
This study looks at whether a special camp experience helps children and young adults with cancer feel better emotionally and socially. Campers participate in normal camp activities while receiving any medical care they need.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–25 - NCT07278778Recruiting
Cancer Care Companion for parents of children with cancer
This study tests a digital tool called Cancer Care Companion to help parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer. It aims to provide support and resources during your child's treatment journey.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05024929Recruiting
Test targeted drugs to help radioactive iodine reach thyroid cancer
This study looks at whether certain cancer “targeted therapy” medicines can make radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy work better for thyroid cancer that has spread to the lungs. It also involves taking special whole-body scans to measure how much radioactive iodine gets taken up by the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges birth+ - NCT07632014Recruiting
Cancer Care Study for Young People Ages 0–21
This research study follows young people (babies through age 21) who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently receiving treatment or in follow-up care. The study aims to better understand their care experiences and outcomes.
YerevanAges birth–21 years - NCT07378423Recruiting
Survey on signs of cancer at birth
This trial asks newly diagnosed children and young adults with certain types of cancer to fill out a questionnaire about signs of cancer present at birth. The answers may help improve early detection of childhood cancer.
BernAges Up to 21 years - NCT06621810Recruiting
AI for melanoma detection in children and young adults
This study uses artificial intelligence to help detect melanoma (a type of skin cancer) and predict risk in children, teens, and young adults. Researchers want to see if AI can spot melanoma early and assess risk better.
TübingenAges Any age - NCT06636435RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBA-1205 for advanced cancers including liver, melanoma, and pediatric cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CBA-1205 for people with advanced solid tumors, liver cancer, melanoma, or certain childhood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein called DLK1 found on some cancer cells.
Kashiwa, ChibaAges 2 years+ - NCT07756034Recruiting
Cancer data registry for patients in the U.S.
This study collects information from people with cancer to help researchers learn more about the disease. You may join a general cancer registry or, if your child has a specific type of leukemia, a special part of the study.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT04188535Recruiting
MRI scans during radiation treatment
This study does repeated MRI (detailed brain/body imaging) while you receive radiation therapy. It aims to see how these serial scans relate to treatment and outcomes, which could help improve care planning for different cancers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06839794Recruiting
Exercise with thinking challenges for kids with cancer
This study tests whether physical activities that also require thinking (like dancing or obstacle courses) can help improve memory and problem-solving skills in children and teens undergoing cancer treatment.
BernAges 6–17 - NCT05384288Recruiting
How kids with blood cancers respond to the flu vaccine
This study looks at how children with blood cancers respond to the seasonal flu shot. It may help doctors understand what protection the vaccine provides for pediatric oncology patients.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 18 years
Hear when a new Pediatric Cancer trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Pediatric Cancer trials by city
Studies with a site in or near these metro areas.
Pediatric Cancer trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 149 recruiting pediatric cancer 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 pediatric cancer 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 pediatric cancer 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
Beyond the search
We also like to point to nonprofits doing real good in this area. We aren’t affiliated with them — we just admire the work.
- Children’s Oncology Support FundChildren with cancer and the families caring for them.
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.