Clinical trials
Pediatric Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 89 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07474909Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give dexamethasone for hand surgery in children
This trial compares giving dexamethasone near the nerves versus through an IV to see which works better for pain relief during hand or forearm surgery in children. It may help your child have a smoother recovery.
PoznanAges 3 months–16 years - NCT07619651Recruiting
Pain relief methods after hypospadias repair in young boys
This trial compares two different numbing techniques to help manage pain after hypospadias surgery (a procedure to correct the urinary opening in boys). The goal is to find which method works better and is safer for young children.
KayseriAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07657598Recruiting
Fluid monitor for children having skull surgery
This study checks if a special monitor (called Pleth Variability Index) helps doctors manage fluids better during surgery for children with craniosynostosis. It may lead to safer recovery for your child.
Istanbul, BasaksehirAges Up to 6 years - NCT07661589Recruiting
Blood transfusion risks and cell saver in children's scoliosis surgery
This trial looks at how often blood transfusions are needed during scoliosis surgery in children and whether using a device that recycles lost blood (cell saver) can reduce that need.
TunisAges Up to 17 years - NCT07617545Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in kids' upper belly surgery
This trial compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given during surgery to help reduce pain afterward in children having upper abdominal surgery. The goal is to find which method works better to keep kids more comfortable after their operation.
AlexandriaAges 6–12 - NCT05367609Recruiting
Personalized pain plan for kids getting spine fusion surgery
This trial tests a personalized plan to manage pain around the time of pediatric posterior-lateral spinal fusion surgery. It aims to improve comfort and reduce the chance of pain or opioid problems after surgery by tailoring pain medicines to the child.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT06271785Recruiting
Predicting success of epilepsy surgery in children
This study uses a special, detailed brain-mapping technique (called high-resolution electrical source imaging) to see how well it can predict success after epilepsy surgery in children. It aims to help doctors decide which children might benefit most from surgery.
AngersAges 2–17 - NCT07426796Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for pediatric testicle surgery
This trial compares two types of numbing injections for pain after surgery to fix an undescended testicle in young boys. It aims to find which injection works better for comfort during recovery.
IstanbulAges 1–7 - NCT05309746Recruiting
Save ovarian tissue before cancer treatment
This trial studies freezing (cryopreserving) ovarian tissue before treatment that may permanently affect fertility and hormone production. You might consider it if you are planning surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation soon and want to preserve future options.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 30 years - NCT05674643Recruiting
Gastric testing during children’s surgery
This trial studies how the stomach is working in children around the time of surgery. It may help improve how doctors assess and manage stomach function to make surgery safer and more comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–18 - NCT05939570Recruiting
Study about surgery day cancellations and neighborhood support
This study asks parents or guardians of children who had a surgery day canceled. It looks at how neighborhood circumstances may affect care, and it only includes families who speak specific languages.
Columbus, OhioAges Up to 18 years - NCT07070037Recruiting
Long-term vision after congenital cataract surgery
This study looks at how good a child's vision and eye prescription are 5 years after surgery for a cataract they were born with. The goal is to understand long-term results and help guide care for future patients.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 18 years - NCT07099560Recruiting
Comparing two numbing blocks for hypospadias repair in children
This study compares two ways to numb the lower belly and groin area for children having hypospadias repair. It tests if a newer injection method (sacral erector spinae block) works as well as the standard method (caudal block) to control pain during and after surgery.
Tanta, El-Gharbia GovenorateAges 1–5 - NCT07581457Recruiting
Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Bleeding in Scoliosis Surgery
This study tests whether a medication called tranexamic acid can safely reduce blood loss during surgery to straighten the spine in teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis (a curved spine with no known cause). The goal is to help patients need fewer blood transfusions and recover better.
PoznanAges 10–18 - NCT06545890RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ketofol vs. dexmedetomidine for preventing confusion after waking in kids having eye muscle surgery
This study compares two medicines (Ketofol and dexmedetomidine) to see which better prevents confusion and agitation when children wake up from squint eye surgery. The goal is to find a safer, more comfortable recovery for your child.
CairoAges 2–6 - NCT07760493Enrolling by invitation
Zinc supplements before and after colon surgery in children
This study is testing whether giving children zinc supplements around the time of colon surgery helps them recover faster and have fewer problems. It may help their body heal better after the operation.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06846983Recruiting
Testing a new way to predict numbing success for children's surgery
This trial checks if a simple monitor reading (peripheral perfusion index) can help doctors know if a numbing shot (caudal block) will work well for children having belly or pelvic surgery. It may lead to better pain control during and after surgery.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges 1–5 - NCT06840249Recruiting
Pediatric blood vessel injury study
This trial is looking at ways to treat blood vessel injuries in children caused by accidents or trauma. If your child has a vascular injury from an accident, this study may help find the best treatment.
AsyutAges 3–18 - NCT05927233RecruitingPhase 4
Methylprednisolone in children after open-heart surgery
This trial tests whether giving methylprednisolone (a steroid medicine) can lower the body’s inflammatory response in children during the first day after congenital open-heart surgery. It may help reduce harmful inflammation and improve recovery for some children undergoing their first surgery.
Karachi, SindhAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07242196Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after laparoscopic surgery in children
This study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief for children after laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. The blocks are given before surgery to help reduce pain afterward.
Sakarya, SerdivanAges 6 months–16 years - NCT07435675Recruiting
Nerve block to prevent agitation after ear surgery in children
This study tests if a nerve block behind the ear can help children ages 5–14 stay calm and comfortable after middle ear surgery. It may reduce confusion and restlessness when waking up from anesthesia.
Al Fayyum, Faiyum GovernorateAges 5–14 - NCT06296732Recruiting
Keyhole surgery for childhood neuroblastoma
This study looks at using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery to remove neuroblastoma tumors in children. It groups tumors by risk factors to see which children can safely have this less invasive surgery.
MoscowAges 1 day–18 years - NCT06991673Enrolling by invitation
Surgery support app for teens
This study tests a new support app for teens having surgery. It's designed to help with pain and recovery. Both the teen and a caregiver (who provides at least half the care) are needed.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 12–99 - NCT06559215RecruitingPhase 2
Pain management with Exparel after knee surgery in teens
This trial is testing a long-acting numbing medicine called Exparel to see how well it controls pain after a specific knee surgery (MPFL reconstruction) in teens and young adults. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers after the operation.
Frisco, TexasAges 13–21
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 89 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.