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
- NCT04172532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drug with radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests adding peposertib, a targeted anti-cancer drug, to standard radiation for people with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It aims to improve control of the cancer after initial chemotherapy and determine whether the combo is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04692675Recruiting
MRI study to track prostate cancer in active surveillance patients
This study uses special prostate MRI scans to see how prostate cancer changes over time while you stay on active surveillance. It also looks at prostate tissue to understand your cancer’s genetics, which may help guide future decisions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07444619RecruitingPhase 1
Combination drugs for returning soft tissue sarcoma in young people
This trial tests if combining four drugs (pazopanib, trabectedin, ipilimumab, and nivolumab) can help treat soft tissue sarcomas that have come back. It is for children and young adults up to age 30.
Houston, TexasAges 1–30 - NCT05634369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
South Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–40 - NCT06468618Recruiting
Sleep and stress program for kids getting stem cell transplant
This study tests a program to help children ages 9–17 who are getting a stem cell transplant at Boston Children's Hospital. It aims to improve sleep and reduce stress for both the child and their family.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 9–17 - NCT05691608Recruiting
Testing tumor genetics to guide treatment for young cancer patients
This study helps doctors look at genetic changes in a child’s or young adult’s tumor (and related health information) to choose the best possible treatment plan, including experimental options. If you qualify, they will collect tumor and health data to help guide therapy and follow outcomes over time.
Paris, VillejuifAges 6–25 - NCT05994690RecruitingPhase 3
Newly diagnosed pediatric AML trial with extra treatment options
This trial studies different treatment plans for children and teens newly diagnosed with AML (a type of blood cancer). Depending on the child's tumor markers and risk group, they may be offered an extra drug (quizartinib) or a targeted antibody (Mylotarg) to see if it improves outcomes.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 1 day–18 years - NCT04925609RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brigatinib for young people with ALK-positive cancer
This trial tests brigatinib, a targeted pill medicine, in children and young adults with ALK-positive cancers (including ALCL and IMT, plus some other solid tumors). It’s designed to see how well it works and what side effects it causes in people whose tumors have a specific ALK change.
ParisAges 1–25 - NCT06914479RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy and valacyclovir for recurrent brain tumors in young people
This trial tests a new gene therapy that uses two special viruses and an oral antiviral drug (valacyclovir) to treat brain tumors that have come back in children and young adults. The therapy is given right after surgery to remove the tumor, with the goal of helping your immune system fight the cancer.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 3–39 - NCT04715191RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy for GPC3-positive pediatric solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a customized immune-cell treatment (CAR T cells) made to recognize GPC3, a marker found on some tumors. It’s designed for children and young people whose solid tumors have not been cured by standard treatment and who can safely receive this therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 1–21 - NCT04142437Recruiting
Tracking how larotrectinib works for NTRK fusion cancers in routine care
This study follows people with cancers that have an NTRK gene fusion to learn how safe and effective larotrectinib is during everyday treatment. It may help confirm whether this medicine works well in real-world patients and side effects stay manageable.
Mesa, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT06016179RecruitingPhase 1
Tocilizumab given through fluid-draining tubes for advanced cancer
This trial tests a drug called tocilizumab, which is given through the tube that drains fluid from your chest or belly. The goal is to see if it can help control cancer-related fluid buildup and improve symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - 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 - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22 - NCT05023785Recruiting
Lifestyle program for cancer survivors with early heart strain
This trial tests a structured lifestyle and exercise change program for young people who finished cancer treatment and have signs of early heart weakness. The goal is to improve heart health and lower the chance of heart failure later.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT06439836RecruitingPhase 1
Combination immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug, CA-4948, combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced bladder cancer that grew after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments stop working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06561074RecruitingPhase 2
Study of calaspargase, decitabine, and venetoclax for young T-cell cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (calaspargase, decitabine, and venetoclax) for children, teens, and young adults with T-cell leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help destroy cancer cells.
Houston, TexasAges 1 month–21 years - NCT06993688Recruiting
How teens and families want to hear cancer news
This study looks at how teens and young adults with tough-to-treat cancers, and their families, want to hear news about their cancer. It will help doctors learn the best ways to share information during check-ups and scans.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT03606967RecruitingPhase 2
Individualized vaccine added to standard treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine to durvalumab (an immunotherapy), tremelimumab (another immunotherapy), and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help your immune system recognize your specific tumor features.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06420206Recruiting
Goals of care discussion in the ER for advanced cancer
This study is for people with advanced lung or GI cancer who come to the emergency room at MD Anderson. It’s testing a conversation to help you and your doctor discuss your goals and wishes for care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06019130RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab for newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) can help treat nasopharyngeal cancer in both children and adults. It is for people who have just been diagnosed and have not yet received any cancer treatment.
AachenAges 3 years+ - NCT07117058Recruiting
Anxiety and depression screening for young cancer survivors
This study tests a quick tool to identify anxiety or depression in children, teens, and young adults who have finished intensive cancer treatment and are now in remission. It aims to help doctors provide better mental health support.
CaenAges 7–25 - NCT06397027RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine for pediatric leukemia
This trial tests a new drug combination (ziftomenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in children and young adults with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. It may help if your child's leukemia has certain genetic changes (like KMT2A, NPM1, or NUP98).
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT04743362Recruiting
Noninvasive scans for skin and mouth lesions
This trial tests noninvasive imaging methods to look at skin and mouth (mucosal) conditions. It may help doctors better see changes in these areas without taking tissue samples.
New York, New YorkAges Any age
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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.
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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.