Clinical trials · Philadelphia, PA
Pediatrics clinical trials in Philadelphia
We’re tracking 113 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in or near Philadelphia — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Philadelphia
- NCT06111040Recruiting
Parenting study for food-driven young children
This study tests a program to help parents handle feeding their 4- or 5-year-old child who is very motivated by food. It aims to support healthy eating habits.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–5 - NCT04775485RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted medicine for children with certain brain or solid tumors
This Phase 2 study tests tovorafenib, a targeted cancer medicine, in children and young adults whose tumors have specific BRAF or RAF changes. It is for cancers that have come back or grown despite previous treatment, with measurable signs on scans.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT04743141RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term migraine medicine study for kids with migraine attacks
This Phase 3 study checks the long-term safety of rimegepant, a migraine treatment, in children and teens. You might join if your child has had migraine for at least 6 months and still gets a certain number of moderate-to-severe migraine attacks.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–17 - NCT05783323RecruitingPhase 2
Larotrectinib plus radiation for thyroid cancer with NTRK fusion
This Phase 2 trial tests larotrectinib (a targeted medicine) to help radioactive iodine (RAI) work better in people with differentiated thyroid cancer that has an NTRK gene fusion. It may improve how much thyroid cancer the RAI can reach and shrink.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2–99 - NCT04604418Recruiting
Tracking outcomes during non-heart procedures in children with heart defects
This study looks at how children with congenital heart disease do during routine non-heart procedures, including medical or minor treatments that are not heart-related. It also measures how much health care they use afterward, which may help improve care planning for families.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06929455Recruiting
Making children’s medicines taste less bitter
This study tests whether a special ingredient can block the bitter taste of children's medicines, making them easier to swallow. Healthy adults will taste different medicine ingredients to see if the blocker helps.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - NCT05948943RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Alpelisib for lymphatic malformations with a PIK3CA change
This trial tests alpelisib (a targeted medicine) for people who have lymphatic malformations (LyM) that cause symptoms and have a PIK3CA mutation. It may help shrink or control these lesions when other procedures are delayed until after the first 24 weeks.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–100 years - NCT06517810Recruiting
QUELIMMUNE pediatric surveillance registry
This registry tracks children treated with QUELIMMUNE therapy to see how well it works over time. It helps doctors learn more about the treatment's safety and effects in kids.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 22 years - NCT07192952RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety of finerenone in children and young adults with heart failure
This study tests the long-term safety of the drug finerenone when taken alongside standard heart failure treatments in children and young adults with weakened heart pumping function (left ventricular systolic dysfunction). It includes both children already in a related study and new infants under 6 months old.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07287982RecruitingPhase 2
ARGX-119 for children with SMA who can walk
This study tests a new medicine called ARGX-119 in children with SMA. It is given through an IV and aims to help kids who can already walk get stronger and stay healthy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 5–17 - NCT05839379Recruiting
Targeted therapy study for children and young adults with brain tumors
This trial studies a targeted medicine approach for high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) and some diffuse midline tumors, including DIPG. It may help by matching treatment to tumor biology using tumor testing done before or around starting standard therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–39 - NCT06941272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of patritumab deruxtecan for children with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, patritumab deruxtecan, in children and adolescents whose rhabdomyosarcoma or hepatoblastoma has returned or not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 month–17 years - NCT04925479RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing asciminib dosing and safety for teen CML patients
This early-phase study tests the right dose and safety of asciminib in children and teens with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It may help if your current or last CML medicine (a TKI) did not work well or caused side effects.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–17 - NCT05861986RecruitingPhase 4
Risdiplam for very young children after gene therapy for SMA
This trial studies whether risdiplam, given early after gene therapy, is safe and helps children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) keep improving or stay stable. It focuses on children under 2 years old who already received gene therapy and need to meet timing and health requirements.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 3 months–2 years - NCT07680439RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cell therapy study for children with DIPG brain tumor
This trial tests a new CAR T cell therapy (BCB-276) for children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called DIPG. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are specially trained to attack the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–26 - NCT03633708RecruitingPhase 3
Etelcalcetide for children with dialysis-related overactive parathyroid hormone
This trial studies etelcalcetide in children who have chronic kidney disease and too much parathyroid hormone while on hemodialysis. It aims to safely lower the hormone levels and help manage related bone/mineral problems.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–18 years - NCT05734066RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lurbinectedin drug study for young people with Ewing sarcoma
This trial tests lurbinectedin, a cancer medicine, by itself (no other drugs) in children and young adults whose Ewing sarcoma has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to see how safe the drug is and whether it can help control the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2–30 - NCT07188805RecruitingPhase 3
Finerenone for children with heart failure
This study tests a new medicine called finerenone (a pill) to see if it helps children with heart failure who have a weak pumping heart. It compares finerenone to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) while both groups continue their usual heart treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–17 years - NCT06441331RecruitingPhase 1
Lu-177 edotreotide for children with SSTR-positive tumors
This trial tests a radioactive drug called Lu-177 edotreotide for children with a certain type of tumor (SSTR-positive) that hasn't responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and see how safe it is.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2–18 - NCT05918640RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lurbinectedin for cancers with specific EWS-related gene fusions
This early-phase study tests lurbinectedin, a chemotherapy medicine, in children and young adults whose solid tumors have a specific “FET fusion” gene change. It may help shrink tumors that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment, depending on the exact fusion type.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 10 years+ - NCT05835310RecruitingPhase 3
IV anifrolumab for active lupus in children
This study tests whether an intravenous medicine called anifrolumab can safely improve active systemic lupus (SLE) in children. If you qualify, you may receive the study treatment and be closely monitored for safety and lupus symptoms.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 5–17 - NCT06721689RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PEEL-224 with chemo for pediatric solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PEEL-224 combined with two chemotherapy medicines (vincristine and temozolomide) for children and young adults with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if this combination is safe and works against the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–30 - NCT06379789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for severe hemophilia B
This trial tests a new gene therapy (REGV131-LNP1265) that aims to let your body produce its own factor IX, reducing or stopping the need for regular infusions. It is for children and adults with severe hemophilia B who are already using factor IX replacement therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2 years+ - NCT07778823Recruiting
Augmented reality help for child CPR
This study tests if augmented reality (AR) glasses can help nurses and technicians give better CPR to children. AR glasses show helpful information right in your line of sight, which might make the process less stressful and more effective.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Philadelphia
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatrics studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 21 studies
- Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children · 2 studies
- Clario
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
- Research Site
- Temple University Hospital
What taking part in a pediatrics study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting pediatrics studies in Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there pediatrics clinical trials near Philadelphia?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 113 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site near Philadelphia, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pediatrics study near Philadelphia?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Philadelphia to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Philadelphia, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pediatrics trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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