Clinical trials · California
Pediatrics clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 188 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in California — 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 in California
- NCT05634369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–40 - NCT06274788Recruiting
Safety study of long-term Omegaven for liver problems from IV nutrition
This study checks if children who need Omegaven for eight weeks or longer develop a lack of essential fats. It is for kids with liver issues caused by IV nutrition who cannot eat or digest food normally.
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges 1 day–17 years - NCT05068583Recruiting
Testing liquid blood samples in children with certain cancers
This trial studies “liquid biopsies,” which are blood tests, to help learn about specific cancers in children. It may help doctors monitor cancer and guide treatment using less invasive tests.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6 months+ - 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.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT05267821RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing anakinra to reduce inflammation in pediatric sepsis MODS
This study tests whether a medicine called anakinra can “turn down” harmful inflammation in children with severe illness from sepsis. It aims to improve organ function when multiple organs are starting to fail.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 1 day–17 years - NCT03684018RecruitingPhase 4
Testing two doses of Privigen for children with CIDP
This study tests whether two different dose levels of Privigen (a type of immune blood treatment) are safe and effective for children and teens with CIDP. It may help improve nerve-related symptoms in people whose CIDP has been confirmed or is being evaluated as likely.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT01696721Recruiting
Pediatric radiation therapy registry for children under 22
This study is a registry that collects information from children and teens who receive radiation therapy at participating hospitals. It helps researchers learn how radiation is used in pediatrics and may improve future care.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06412666RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Aficamten for teens with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
This trial tests a new medicine called aficamten for teenagers with a heart condition that makes the heart muscle too thick and blocks blood flow. The medicine may help make the heart pump more easily and improve symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT02889016Recruiting
Markers study for children with PANS and healthy controls
This study looks at physical, immune, and brain-related “markers” in children with PANS and compares them with healthy children. It may help doctors understand what is happening in PANS and how to recognize it more clearly early on.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 4–18 - NCT04134559RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for kids with liver cancer that came back
This trial studies pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) in children and young people with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has returned or did not respond to earlier treatment. The goal is to see whether it can shrink tumors and help control the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges birth–30 years - NCT06856057Recruiting
Support for caregivers and kids after injury
This study helps parents and young children cope with stress after a hospital stay for an injury. It tests a program to improve mental health for both caregivers and kids.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06684119Recruiting
Testing best breathing tube pressure for children on a ventilator
This trial uses a special imaging tool (EIT) to find the best air pressure in the breathing tube for children on a ventilator. It aims to improve lung function in children with a lung condition called PARDS.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth–18 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+ - NCT06851338Recruiting
Inspire therapy study for teens with Down syndrome and sleep apnea
This study tests a device called Inspire that stimulates the airway during sleep to treat obstructive sleep apnea in teenagers with Down syndrome who cannot use a CPAP machine or had a tonsillectomy that did not work well.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 13–18 - NCT01518400Recruiting
Sharing childhood cancer history to improve survivor care
This study builds a database of people who were diagnosed with cancer as children or teens. It looks at survivors who are done with treatment and currently have no evidence of disease, to help improve long-term follow-up care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT00674388Recruiting
Improving care for children during anesthesia
This study aims to improve how anesthesia care is delivered to children in participating hospitals. Because it includes all children having anesthesia, it may help ensure safer, better care during procedures.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT05610787Enrolling by invitation
Testing a device that helps move an EXCOR pediatric heart pump
This trial studies an “active driving” system that controls the EXCOR pediatric heart pump. It’s meant for children who need a heart pump as a bridge to heart transplantation, to help the pump work more safely and effectively.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07306832RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IV Pivekimab Sunirine for Children with Relapsed AML
This study tests an experimental IV drug called pivekimab sunirine for children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to previous treatments. The drug targets a specific marker on leukemia cells (CD123) to try to kill them.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07187245Recruiting
Reality PAWS Program for Kids in Hospital Isolation
This study tests a virtual reality program called Reality PAWS to help children in isolation feel more connected and less bored. If your child is between 8 and 21, speaks English, and has typical development, they may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8–21 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5–17 - NCT04649242RecruitingPhase 3
Migraine pain relief study for kids and teens
This trial studies a medicine for stopping a migraine attack in children and teens. It may help families understand which treatment works best during acute (during-attack) migraine pain.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT07159841RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of a new drug for children with classic CAH
This study tests a new medication for children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). It aims to see if the drug helps better control hormone levels and reduce the need for high doses of current steroid medicines.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1–17 - NCT05188170RecruitingPhase 1
Niclosamide for children and young adults with difficult leukemia
This Phase 1 study tests niclosamide, a medicine being studied as a new treatment, for pediatric and young adult AML that has come back or did not respond. It mainly focuses on whether the drug can be given safely and what dose might work best.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 2–25 - NCT07593391RecruitingPhase 3
NNZ-2591 Treatment for Children with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
This study tests whether a medication called NNZ-2591 can help children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects brain development and learning. Researchers want to see if this drug can improve how children with this condition develop and learn.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 3–12
Pediatrics trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatrics studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 12 studies
- Stanford University · 4 studies
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford · 3 studies
- Children's Hospital of Orange County · 2 studies
- Memorial Health Services · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- University of California, Davis Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 2 studies
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.
Pediatrics trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pediatrics clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 188 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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.
Not the right time?
New pediatrics studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.