Are there pediatrics clinical trials in California?

Yes. We're currently tracking 194 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.

Clinical trials · California

Pediatrics clinical trials in California

We’re tracking 194 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in California — including Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.

Recruiting studies in California

NCT07517133RecruitingPhase 3
Mitapivat for Children With Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia
This study tests a medicine called mitapivat in children ages 1–17 with thalassemia who don't need frequent blood transfusions. The medicine may help their bodies make more healthy red blood cells and reduce anemia symptoms.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–17
NCT07506239Recruiting
Laser therapy for low-grade brain tumors in young people
This trial tests a laser treatment called LITT for low-grade glioma (a type of brain tumor) that has come back or is growing despite prior treatment. It aims to see if the laser is safe and effective in young people aged 2 to 25.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–25

Pediatrics trials by city in California

Where these studies are running in California

Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatrics studies listed above.

Stanford Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

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 194 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.

Get told when a study that fits you 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.