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
- NCT07023094RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two nerve blocks for kids' hip surgery
This trial tests two types of pain-relieving nerve blocks for children having hip surgery. One uses a PENG block with LFCB, the other an ESP block; the goal is to see which provides better pain control.
PoznanAges 2–16 - NCT06604364Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before children's arm or leg surgery
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video can help calm children aged 7 to 12 before minor orthopedic surgery. If your child is having a short procedure (less than an hour) with a numbing shot instead of full sleep medicine, this might be a good fit.
BolognaAges 7–12 - NCT05260320Recruiting
Testing the best anesthesia plan for teens having jaw surgery
This study looks at whether a standardized anesthesia plan works best for kids and teens having Le Fort jaw surgery at Johns Hopkins. If you qualify, the team may use or adjust anesthesia to improve safety and comfort during surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 14 years+ - NCT04201704Recruiting
Less IV fluids for children after trauma
This trial studies whether giving children less fluid through a vein after serious injury helps them recover safely. Children are enrolled soon after arrival to the ICU so the team can compare outcomes between different fluid amounts.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 6 months–15 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07857811Recruiting
Blood pressure monitoring in young children during heart surgery
This study looks at how blood pressure readings from the arm compare to readings from the aorta during heart surgery with a heart-lung machine in children up to 3 years old. It aims to improve blood pressure monitoring during and after surgery.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges birth–3 years - 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 - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07602894Recruiting
Pain Relief for Perineal Surgery in High-Risk Children
This trial tests pain-relief methods for children with serious health conditions who need surgery in the perineal area (around the genitals and anus). The goal is to find safe, effective ways to manage pain for kids whose bodies are at higher risk during surgery.
ZagazigAges 1–12 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06934655RecruitingPhase 3
Starting semaglutide again after weight-loss surgery in teens
This trial tests if restarting semaglutide (a weekly injection for weight loss) soon after sleeve gastrectomy helps teens with severe obesity keep losing weight. It is for patients who were already taking semaglutide before their surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - 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
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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.