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
- NCT05902234Recruiting
Using body maps to study children’s pain emotions
This study looks at how children with pain and their parents describe emotions connected to where it hurts using “body maps.” It may help researchers better understand emotional and pain experiences in families.
HelsinkiAges 10–80 - NCT06657534Recruiting
Push-pull blood draw through central lines in children
This trial tests if using a push-pull method to collect blood from a central line (a special IV) causes less red blood cell damage and blood loss in hospitalized children compared to the standard method.
GhentAges birth–18 years - NCT07581691Recruiting
Ultrasound Stomach Checks Before Surgery in Children
This study tests whether ultrasound scans of the stomach before surgery help keep children safe during anesthesia. Researchers will measure how full the stomach is to make sure children are ready for surgery.
KayseriAges birth–18 years - NCT04897321RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy for children with B7-H3 solid tumors
This early-phase study tests a lab-made immune therapy (CAR T cells) made from your own cells to treat children’s solid tumors that have a specific marker called B7-H3. It is designed for kids whose cancer has come back or did not respond to standard treatment, aiming to shrink tumors and keep the therapy safe.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 21 years - 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 - NCT06860711RecruitingPhase 4
NSAID safety in children with kidney disease having surgery
This study tests if a short course of NSAID pain relievers is safe for children with mild to moderate kidney disease who are having urologic surgery requiring an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to find better ways to manage pain after surgery in these patients.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1.5 years–25 years - NCT04929236RecruitingPhase 3
Testing different PANZYGA doses for children with CIDP
This Phase 3 study compares different dose schedules of PANZYGA (immune-globulin) in children with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). It aims to find a dosing plan that is both safe and effective for improving symptoms and function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–17 - NCT07594041Recruiting
Videos for heart care education in children
This study tests whether short educational videos help caregivers of children with heart conditions understand their child's diagnosis and care plan better than standard spoken information alone.
San Antonio, TexasAges Up to 18 years - NCT06784440Recruiting
Finding noninvasive markers of graft injury after heart transplant
This study looks for noninvasive markers (like blood or urine tests) that can show if a heart transplant is being injured. It aims to make monitoring safer and easier for children and adults with congenital heart disease who have had a transplant.
BolognaAges Up to 44 years - NCT07227181Recruiting
Animal assisted therapy for trauma and surgery patients
This study tests whether spending time with a therapy dog can help patients recover from trauma or emergency general surgery. It may reduce stress and improve healing.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 4–99 - NCT03988283RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized DNA vaccine for recurrent childhood brain tumors
This trial tests a personalized DNA vaccine made from your tumor’s DNA (neoantigens) to help your immune system fight the cancer. It is designed for children and young adults with certain recurrent or newly diagnosed brain/spine tumors, after they have had other standard treatments and tumor tissue is available for testing.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 25 years - NCT06729554Recruiting
Education and support program for rare disease kids
This study tests a targeted educational and support program for children and teens with rare diseases. It helps families learn more about the condition and cope better with day-to-day challenges.
Graz, AustriaAges 5–20 - NCT06667921Recruiting
Ultrasound airway test for children having planned surgery
This study uses ultrasound to see the airway in children before surgery. It aims to predict if the child's airway will be easy or difficult to intubate (placing a breathing tube).
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 2–5 - NCT07448103Recruiting
Robot-assisted rehab for kids with brain injury
This trial uses a social robot and artificial intelligence to help children with acquired brain injury do rehabilitation exercises at the hospital or at home. The robot guides them through arm and hand activities to improve movement and recovery.
Madrid, MadridAges 7–16 - NCT06797921Recruiting
Helping hospitals manage urgent events for children in palliative care
This trial studies how hospitals can help manage urgent medical events for children receiving pediatric palliative care. It aims to find better ways to support these children and their families.
Bologna, BolognaAges Any age - NCT07568509RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Oxytocin levels in children with pituitary disease
This study measures oxytocin (a natural hormone) levels in children who have pituitary gland problems. Researchers want to understand if children with certain pituitary conditions don't make enough oxytocin, which could help guide future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 7–21 - NCT06710353Recruiting
Albumin before heart surgery for kids with low albumin
This study tests whether giving albumin (a protein in the blood) before heart surgery helps protect the kidneys of young children with low albumin levels. It may help reduce the risk of kidney injury after surgery.
Seoul, SeoulAges Up to 7 years - NCT06722378Recruiting
Helping families read hospital notes for kids
This trial tests whether letting parents read the doctor's notes about their child during a hospital stay helps them feel more involved and reduces anxiety. It's for parents of children under 12 on general pediatric floors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06591533Recruiting
Music therapy for children during breathing tube removal
This study uses music therapy to help children stay calm and have stable vital signs while their breathing tube is removed. It may help reduce stress during this important step.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 1 month–17 years - NCT01286519Recruiting
Study of how off-label medicines work in young children
This trial measures how medicines behave in the body when they are used in children younger than 8 years for a reason or dose not listed on the official FDA label. It may help doctors choose safer, better doses for children in the future.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1 day–8 years - NCT07794618Recruiting
Video review of safe appendix surgery for children
This study looks at videos of appendix removal surgery in children to see if they can help make surgery safer. If your child is having this surgery, the video may help doctors learn how to prevent problems.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 5–17 - NCT06912243Recruiting
Animation to calm kids before ear tube surgery
This study tests if showing children an educational animation before ear tube surgery can lower their fear and anxiety. It’s a simple, short video that explains what will happen, and the goal is to help your child feel calmer.
Merkez, BartınAges 6–10 - NCT07070258Recruiting
Pediatric ICU Transport Registry
This study records information on critically ill children who are moved between hospitals by a special critical care team. It looks at how these transports happen to improve care for future kids.
DresdenAges 4 weeks–17 years - 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+
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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.