Clinical trials
Pediatric Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 346 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05867472RecruitingPhase 3
Sedation plan for critically ill children on breathing machines
This Phase 3 trial tests a sedation approach using inhaled (“volatile”) anesthesia gases for children who need a ventilator. It aims to improve comfort and brain-related outcomes while they stay on the breathing machine for at least a day.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07502885Recruiting
Study of walking in children with bone or soft tissue tumors
This study looks at how children with certain bone or soft tissue tumors walk after orthopedic surgery. It aims to understand and improve their movement and recovery.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 5–20 - 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 - 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 - NCT07862101Recruiting
Screening for type 1 diabetes risk in children with celiac disease
This study checks children with celiac disease for early signs of type 1 diabetes. It may help identify risk early so that complications can be prevented.
Bari, BAAges 1–18 - NCT07740525Recruiting
Reducing anxiety in children during dental fillings
This trial tests whether using videos or having a parent present can help reduce anxiety in children during dental fillings. The goal is to make the dental visit less stressful for your child.
Islamabad, FederalAges 4–11 - NCT07522905Recruiting
Virtual Movement Therapy for Kids With Leukemia in Remission
This study tests a fun virtual movement program where children who have finished leukemia treatment exercise together with a healthy friend online. The goal is to help improve their physical strength, coordination, and social skills after cancer treatment.
BratislavaAges 5–12 - NCT05898529Recruiting
Testing COVID status in children having surgery
This study looks at how COVID-19 infection is handled in children (ages 2–17) who are scheduled for surgery. The goal is to compare testing/safety approaches and see how they may protect pediatric surgical patients.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 2–17 - NCT07455266Recruiting
Holistic nursing care for kids after surgery
This trial studies whether special holistic nursing care, which may include music and other comforting approaches, improves satisfaction and perception of nurses for children ages 8 to 11 after surgery.
AntalyaAges 8–11 - 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 - NCT05220709Recruiting
Check fluid balance during pediatric surgery using a body sensor
This study tests whether a noninvasive body monitor (bio impedance) can track fluid balance in children during planned surgery under general anesthesia. If it works well, it may help doctors manage fluids more safely during surgery.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 1 month–16 years - NCT06819033RecruitingPhase 4
Light therapy for canker sores in children
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can help reduce pain from canker sores (aphthous ulcers) in children. It may be a good option for kids who get painful mouth sores during dental visits.
Houston, TexasAges 5–17 - NCT07113080RecruitingPhase 4
Do Lemongrass and Lavender Help Kids With Dental Shots?
This study tests whether smelling lemongrass and lavender scents can help reduce fear and pain when a child gets a numbing shot at the dentist. It is for children ages 7 to 11 who are healthy and have never been to the dentist before.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 7–11 - NCT07054983Enrolling by invitation
Parent interviews on tube weaning experiences
This study interviews parents about their child's tube weaning process to understand what helps or makes it harder. Your insights could help improve support for other families.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 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 - NCT06934967RecruitingPhase 3
Iptacopan study for children with PNH
This trial tests an oral medication, iptacopan, for children with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood condition. It aims to see how well the drug works in kids who have not tried anti-C5 therapy or who are switching from it.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 2–18 - NCT06429982RecruitingPhase 1
Dexamethasone for children with rhabdomyolysis
This study tests whether adding a steroid medicine called dexamethasone to the usual treatment helps children with rhabdomyolysis recover faster. It is for children whose muscle breakdown is not due to trauma and who are not already on steroids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT06587035Recruiting
Study of somatrogon for pediatric growth hormone deficiency in India
This study looks at how well somatrogon works for children 3 years and older with growth hormone deficiency. It may help you understand if this treatment is an option for your child.
Bengaluru, KarnatakaAges 3–17 - NCT06464588RecruitingPhase 1
Testing safety of newborn stem cells for dilated cardiomyopathy in young adults and children
This study tests whether a single intravenous infusion of stem cells from donated newborn tissue is safe for people aged 4 to 39 with dilated cardiomyopathy (a weakened, enlarged heart). It aims to find a new option for those who haven't improved enough with standard heart failure medications.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 4–40 - NCT06395636Recruiting
Fitbit to detect infections after children's appendix surgery
This trial uses a Fitbit wearable to see if it can help detect infections early in children recovering from surgery for complicated appendicitis. It aims to improve recovery and catch problems sooner.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 3–18 - NCT06206616Recruiting
Liver fat in children with celiac disease
This study looks at whether children with celiac disease have fat buildup in the liver. It aims to help doctors understand and manage this condition better.
Palermo, PalermoAges 1–14 - NCT05106296RecruitingPhase 1
Chemo-immunotherapy with ibrutinib and indoximod for pediatric brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a combination treatment (ibrutinib plus indoximod along with chemotherapy) for children with brain tumors that have come back or are hard to treat. It may help shrink active tumor or control the disease when standard treatments can’t cure it.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 3–25 - NCT04098445Recruiting
Study of lung injury in children after stem cell transplant
This study follows children and teens who get a stem cell transplant to learn how lung problems develop over time. Your participation could help doctors better predict, prevent, and manage lung injury after transplant.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 24 years - NCT02530658Recruiting
Sequencing children’s tumor and normal tissue samples
This study collects children’s normal and tumor tissue (or blood-related normal samples) and reads their DNA/RNA to look at genetic information. It may help researchers understand cancer-related changes and improve future testing, even when the goal isn’t to treat you directly.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 346 recruiting pediatric 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 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 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.