Clinical trials
Pediatric Cancer Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric cancer patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 172 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07680439RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cell therapy study for children with DIPG brain tumor
This trial tests a new CAR T cell therapy (BCB-276) for children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called DIPG. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are specially trained to attack the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–26 - 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 - 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 - NCT03315546RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Breathing-hold radiotherapy for children with chest or belly tumors
This early-phase trial tests a radiotherapy technique that uses deep, coached breaths and short breath-holds to help protect healthy organs during treatment. It may help children who need radiation for certain tumors in the chest or belly area.
Copenhagen, DanmarkAges 5–17 - NCT05058508Recruiting
Exercise program for children and young adults on new cancer treatment
This study tests an exercise program for young people newly diagnosed with cancer who are starting treatment like chemotherapy. It aims to see whether safely adding exercise can be part of care during the first treatment cycles.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06651242Recruiting
Support for young cancer patients and their parents
This trial tests a decision-support program for children and teens with cancer and their parents. It aims to help families communicate and make choices together during treatment.
Kaohsiung CityAges 7–20 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06939322Recruiting
Long-term monitoring app for childhood cancer survivors
This trial tests whether a special software (LOG-AFTER) helps people who had cancer before age 25 keep up with long-term screenings. It aims to make follow-up care easier and more consistent.
Angers, Maine Et LoireAges 15 years+ - NCT06982066Recruiting
Helping Young Cancer Patients Talk with Their Care Team
This study works with teens and young adults (ages 15–25) who have cancer and are currently in treatment. It tests a way to help you talk better with your doctors and nurses about your care, so they can understand your needs and preferences more clearly.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 15–25 - NCT07473518Recruiting
Thyroid cancer after childhood radiation therapy
This study looks at thyroid cancer in people who had radiation therapy as children, comparing them to people who did not have radiation. The goal is to see how often thyroid cancer develops after childhood radiation.
BolognaAges 10–43 - NCT05524610Recruiting
Screening plan for sexual health in young cancer survivors
This study tests a new way to screen for sexual problems in teens and young adults (ages 15–24) who have had childhood cancer. The goal is to better spot issues and improve care during survivorship.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 15–24 - NCT05468359RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing four medicines in children and teens with hard-to-treat tumors
This early-phase trial studies how safe and effective a combination of four medicines is for children and teens with certain solid tumors that have come back or cannot be controlled with standard treatment. It may help by improving tumor control, while also carefully tracking side effects.
Germantown, TennesseeAges Up to 30 years - NCT07043894RecruitingPhase 2
Romiplostim for low platelets from chemo in kids
This trial tests a drug called romiplostim to help raise platelet levels in children and young adults (ages 6–24) whose platelets drop due to chemotherapy. It’s for those with solid tumors or other non-marrow cancers who are still getting strong treatment.
BeijingAges 6–24 - NCT05316922RecruitingPhase 3
Lowering thyroid hormone during radiation to prevent low thyroid
This study tests whether using treatment to keep thyroid-stimulating signals low during radiation to the thyroid area can help prevent a treatment-related drop in thyroid function in children. It is aimed at kids with certain cancers whose radiation plan includes thyroid tissue.
MilanAges Any age - NCT06857292RecruitingPhase 2
A study of a new medicine to prevent fever in children on chemotherapy
This study tests a new medicine called Telpegfilgrastim to help prevent fever from low white blood cell counts in children (14–17) with certain cancers who are getting strong chemotherapy. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and works well.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 14–18 - NCT07323069Recruiting
Nurse-led sleep program for children with cancer
This trial tests a special nurse-led program to help children with cancer sleep better. It includes simple steps to improve sleep and is designed for kids who are between 6 and 12 years old and currently getting cancer treatment.
Kowloon BayAges 6–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric cancer patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 172 recruiting pediatric cancer patients 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 patients 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 patients 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.