Clinical trials
Pediatric Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07798011Recruiting
Faster breathing tube removal after pediatric heart surgery
This study compares two ways of helping children wake up and breathe on their own after minimally invasive heart surgery. One group gets a drug to quickly reverse the muscle relaxant, while the other group waits for it to wear off naturally. The goal is to see which method allows a safer, earlier breathing tube removal.
HanoiAges 2–18 - NCT07241286Enrolling by invitation
Enhanced Recovery Program for Kids After Lung Surgery
This trial tests a program to help children recover faster after lung surgery. The program focuses on improving recovery and reducing hospital stays.
Taipei, TaiwanAges birth–18 years - NCT06736483RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine for children’s groin surgery recovery
This trial tests whether adding a sedative called dexmedetomidine to a numbing shot (nerve block) helps children aged 1–7 recover better after groin surgery. The goal is to improve comfort and reduce side effects.
Montpellier, FranceAges 1–7 - NCT07660497Recruiting
Single-port robotic surgery for children
This trial tests a new robotic system that uses only one small incision for common childhood abdominal surgeries. It might mean less pain and faster recovery for your child.
Saint-EtienneAges 1–17 - NCT07686029Recruiting
Maltodextrin drink before children's day surgery
This study looks at whether giving maltodextrin–a type of sugar normally found in some drinks–before surgery can help children recover faster and feel better after their operation. It’s part of a special plan called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) that aims to make surgery easier on the body.
Alessandria, PiedmontAges 3–17 - NCT07060326Recruiting
Digital literacy study for caregivers of kids having surgery
This study looks at how comfortable caregivers are with digital tools when their child is having surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital. It aims to understand and improve digital literacy to better support families.
Columbus, OhioAges birth–18 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 - 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 - NCT07565116Recruiting
Numbing Nose Spray vs. Calming Liquid Before Pediatric Surgery
This trial compares two safe, common ways to help children relax before surgery: a medicine sprayed in the nose versus a medicine given by mouth. The goal is to see which one works better and is easier for kids.
Diyarbakır, Outside of the USAges 2–10 - 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 - NCT07289152Recruiting
Children's voice in anesthesia
This study looks at how children feel about going through anesthesia (medicine to make them sleep during surgery). It aims to help make the experience better for kids.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 4–12 - NCT07410078Recruiting
Comparing medicines given before surgery for children
This trial compares different medicines given by mouth before surgery to see which works best to help children relax and have less pain. If your child is having day surgery, this study might help find the best pre-surgery medicine for them.
AnkaraAges 4–12 - NCT06855199Recruiting
Epidural pain block for children's lower body surgery
This study tests a numbing injection (caudal epidural block) to improve pain relief during children's lower body surgeries. It is for children who are generally healthy (ASA 1–2) and having certain procedures.
Sivas, SivasAges 1–6 - NCT06626035RecruitingPhase 3
Pain Medicine Study for Children Having Heart Surgery
This study tests a pain medicine for children having heart surgery. It aims to see if the medicine works well and is safe for managing pain after the operation.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 3–18 - 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 - NCT07643285Recruiting
Faster Recovery After Laparoscopic Appendix Surgery in Kids
This study tests a new recovery plan designed to help children go home faster and feel better sooner after laparoscopic appendix surgery (a minimally invasive operation). The plan focuses on early movement, eating, and pain control without heavy pain medications.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 5–18 - NCT06721455Recruiting
Blood Management Study for Pediatric Heart Surgery
This study looks at how managing blood products during heart surgery with a heart-lung machine affects the risk of red blood cell breakdown in children. The goal is to find safer ways to handle blood during these procedures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–17 years - NCT07650695Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Help Children Feel Calm Before Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality on a smartphone can help children ages 3–12 feel less anxious before planned surgery. The goal is to see if this relaxing tool can reduce worry and make the hospital experience easier for kids and families.
Madrid, MujerAges 3–12 - 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 - NCT07352683Recruiting
Nerve block for kids having belly surgery
This trial tests a nerve block to reduce pain in children aged 1–15 who are having open abdominal surgery. It aims to see if this approach improves recovery.
UppsalaAges 1–15 - NCT06538584RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Caffeine added to sedation for faster MRI recovery in children
This study tests whether adding caffeine to the usual sedation medicine helps children recover faster after an MRI. It looks at how quickly kids wake up and can go home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 3–12 - NCT07461376Recruiting
A trial comparing two sleep medicines for children before surgery
This study tests two oral medicines given before surgery to help children relax and lower the need for stronger painkillers after the operation. It is for children having surgeries like hernia repair, circumcision, or hypospadias correction.
Cairo, Giza GovernorateAges 3–12 - NCT06984276Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in children having heart surgery
This study compares two different ultrasound-guided numbing injections (pectoral nerve block vs. transverse thoracic plane block) to see which provides better pain control for children aged 6 months to 7 years undergoing heart surgery through a chest incision with a heart-lung machine.
CairoAges 6 months–7 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting pediatric surgery 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 surgery 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 surgery 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.