Clinical trials · California
Pediatrics clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 189 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
- NCT07476183RecruitingPhase 1
Testing APR-2020 for RPS19-deficient Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
This trial is testing a new treatment called APR-2020 for children and young adults with a specific type of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (caused by a change in the RPS19 gene). The goal is to see if this treatment is safe, tolerable, and can help reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–25 - NCT06672549RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss medication study for children with obesity
This trial tests a medication for children and teens with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone. It aims to see if a new treatment can help them safely lose weight and improve related health problems.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 month–17 years - NCT03067181RecruitingPhase 3
Active surveillance and chemotherapy for germ cell tumors
This study looks at how to manage germ cell tumors in children and young adults using careful monitoring for some patients and chemotherapy for others. It aims to see whether these approaches can control the cancer while avoiding unnecessary treatment when possible.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03401398RecruitingPhase 3
Hydrocortisone for children with septic shock in the ICU
This Phase 3 trial tests whether giving stress-dose hydrocortisone can improve outcomes for children with septic shock in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It is designed for children who are already receiving strong medicines to support blood pressure because of a serious infection.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 month–17 years - NCT03458520Recruiting
Kid PET/MR scan registry for solid tumor imaging
This study is a registry that collects images from children (and some adults) with suspected or confirmed solid tumors to help researchers learn how best to use PET/MR scans. It may help future patients by improving imaging and diagnosis planning.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Up to 40 years - NCT03509961RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing total body radiation for children with leukemia transplants
This study looks at whether some children and young adults with B-ALL can safely get a transplant without total body irradiation (TBI), based on special leukemia test results. It’s meant to help lower radiation-related risks while keeping leukemia control strong.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1–25 - NCT03520374Recruiting
Bedside ultrasound for stomach contents in children and adults
This trial studies how well a bedside ultrasound can show what is in the stomach. It may help doctors make safer plans around procedures done with anesthesia, especially in children.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–60 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth–18 years - NCT03708900RecruitingPhase 2
Osilodrostat study for children with Cushing’s syndrome
This Phase 2 study tests how osilodrostat works in children and teens with Cushing’s syndrome—what the drug does in the body, how it affects hormones, and how safely it’s tolerated. It may help families who cannot have immediate surgery or whose surgery has already failed or is still pending.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT03827694Recruiting
Testing a noninvasive scan for serious lung mold infections in kids
This study uses noninvasive breathing/relates imaging (MRI or CT) to help diagnose mold infections in the lungs in children and young adults. It may help doctors find these infections sooner, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 4 months–21 years - NCT03898596Recruiting
Monitoring a newborn’s umbilical line using ECG guidance
This trial looks at whether using heart-monitoring (ECG) can help guide placement of an umbilical vessel catheter (a special line placed through the belly button) in newborns. It may help make line placement safer and more accurate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1 day–1 month - NCT03987763RecruitingPhase 4
Study of psoriasis lotion safety in children ages 6–16
This trial tests how safe and how the body handles (pharmacokinetics) a psoriasis lotion called IDP-122 when used in children with plaque psoriasis. You may be able to join if your child has a suitable amount of plaque psoriasis and can follow safety rules during the study.
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - 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.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges birth–100 years - NCT04065438Recruiting
Study of a blood-filter treatment for FSGS not responding to meds
This study looks at how well a specialized blood-filter device (the LIPOSORBER® LA-15) works for people with primary FSGS—especially when standard steroid and other medicines don’t work or can’t be tolerated. It may help reduce disease activity, particularly in people with kidney function that is still moderate or in those after kidney transplant.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges Up to 75 years - NCT04094610RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for kids with certain cancer gene changes
This early-phase study tests repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in children and young adults whose tumors have specific gene changes involving ROS1 or NTRK. It may help shrink advanced cancers that carry these gene alterations.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 25 years - NCT04098445Recruiting
Study of lung injury in children after stem cell transplant
This study follows children and teens who get a stem cell transplant to learn how lung problems develop over time. Your participation could help doctors better predict, prevent, and manage lung injury after transplant.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 24 years - NCT04153994Recruiting
Numbing injection study for kids’ scoliosis back surgery pain
This trial tests whether a specific numbing injection (placed in the muscles of the back) can improve pain control for children having one-stage scoliosis surgery. It may help reduce post-surgery pain needs and improve comfort.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT04262830Recruiting
Heart scans to predict future heart failure after chemotherapy
This trial uses detailed heart imaging (a special MRI scan) to see how chemotherapy may have affected your heart and to predict who could develop heart failure later. If you qualify, it may help your care team better monitor your heart health over time.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 13–39 - NCT04314375RecruitingPhase 4
Budesonide tablets for children with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
This trial studies whether budesonide extended-release tablets are safe and effective for improving symptoms in children ages 5–17 with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. It also measures how the medicine moves through the body.
Garden Grove, CaliforniaAges 5–17 - NCT04428658Recruiting
Telehealth coaching for kids to improve blood sugar control
This trial tests whether extra diabetes coaching delivered through online video and online messages can lower blood sugar levels in children with type 1 diabetes. It may help your child improve diabetes control by combining real-time and non-real-time support.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 5–18 - NCT04485559RecruitingPhase 1
Testing two drugs for kids and young adults with recurrent gliomas
This trial is testing a combination of two oral drugs, trametinib and everolimus, to see if they can help children and young adults whose glioma (a type of brain tumor) has come back or is growing despite previous treatment. It includes both low-grade and high-grade gliomas, and aims to stop the tumor from growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–25 - 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 - NCT04715178Recruiting
Childhood cancer sample and data registry
This study collects stored samples (like blood or tissue) and health information from people affected by cancer at a young age, including some survivors. The goal is to build a library of specimens and data that researchers can use to better understand childhood and young adult cancers.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Any age
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 · 8 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 6 studies
- Children's Hospital of Orange County · 5 studies
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford · 4 studies
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego · 4 studies
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland · 4 studies
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 4 studies
- Stanford University · 3 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 189 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.