Clinical trials · Missouri
Pediatrics clinical trials in Missouri
We’re tracking 86 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in Missouri — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Missouri
- 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.
St Louis, MissouriAges 2–40 - NCT05521984RecruitingPhase 1
Dapagliflozin trial for children with hard-to-treat brain tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests whether dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 medicine) can help shrink or control certain pediatric brain tumors or other solid tumors that have come back or won’t respond. It’s designed mainly to check safety and early signs of effect in children and young adults who have limited treatment options.
St Louis, MissouriAges 6–21 - NCT05011422RecruitingPhase 1
Haploidentical stem cell transplant for high-risk leukemia in children
This early-phase study tests a transplant using a “partially matched” (haploidentical) donor’s stem cells, with extra lab steps to reduce certain immune cells. It is designed for children with high-risk blood cancers to lower relapse risk and improve outcomes.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 30 years - 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.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 day–17 years - 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.
St Louis, MissouriAges 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.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 12–17 - NCT03988283RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized DNA vaccine for recurrent childhood brain tumors
This trial tests a personalized DNA vaccine made from your tumor’s DNA (neoantigens) to help your immune system fight the cancer. It is designed for children and young adults with certain recurrent or newly diagnosed brain/spine tumors, after they have had other standard treatments and tumor tissue is available for testing.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 25 years - NCT04629014Recruiting
Quality of life study for kids with intestinal failure
This study looks at how children with intestinal failure feel and function day to day, using questionnaires. It aims to better understand quality of life to improve care for families managing specialized nutrition needs.
St Louis, MissouriAges 6 months–25 years - 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.
St Louis, MissouriAges 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.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 21 years - 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.
Ozark, MissouriAges 6–17 - NCT07577336Recruiting
Portable MRI for brain injury in children
This study tests whether a small, portable MRI machine can take pictures of the brain at the bedside for children with brain injuries from lack of oxygen or blood flow. It may help doctors see the injury sooner and guide care without moving the child.
Kansas City, MissouriAges Up to 17 years - NCT05714085RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vericiguat study for children with heart failure
This trial tests whether vericiguat helps children with chronic heart failure caused by weaker left heart pumping. It also checks safety and how the medicine behaves in the body (dose and processing).
St Louis, MissouriAges 4 weeks–17 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.
Columbia, MissouriAges 5–17 - NCT05550298Recruiting
Study of virus infections after pediatric transplants
This study looks at how respiratory viruses behave and how the body responds in children who are about to receive, or have recently received, a transplant. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat viral infections in transplant patients by studying blood samples and test results.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 18 years - NCT04914507Recruiting
Tracking long-term results of spine tethering in growing teens
This study follows kids who have a surgery called anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) for growing-related, idiopathic scoliosis. It looks at how well the curve stays corrected over time and how the spine grows, which may help improve future care decisions.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 18 years - 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.
St Louis, MissouriAges 6 months–25 years - NCT04629469Recruiting
Two types of MRI scans in children
This study compares two MRI scan settings (a lower and higher magnetic field) in children to see how well they work for pediatric patients. It may help doctors choose the best MRI approach for kids without changing any care beyond the scan itself.
Kansas City, MissouriAges birth–22 years - NCT00670735Recruiting
Research registry collecting data on hydrocephalus treatment
This study collects information about people with hydrocephalus when they have certain brain fluid (CSF) procedures. The goal is to better understand different patient groups and treatments across multiple centers.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 18 years - NCT05312879RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test drug VX-147 for APOL1-related protein in urine kidney disease
This trial studies whether VX-147 can improve kidney disease caused by an APOL1 gene change, which often leads to protein leaking into the urine. It includes both adults and children and focuses on safety and effectiveness over time.
St Louis, MissouriAges 10–65 - NCT07054983Enrolling by invitation
Parent interviews on tube weaning experiences
This study interviews parents about their child's tube weaning process to understand what helps or makes it harder. Your insights could help improve support for other families.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05533775RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an antibody medicine with or without chemotherapy for relapsed lymphoma
This trial tests glofitamab alone or with chemotherapy and immunotherapy in children and young adults whose “mature B-cell” non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or hasn’t responded to treatment. It looks at whether the study medicines can shrink lymphoma again and are safe enough to use in this age group.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 6 months–30 years - NCT06997588RecruitingPhase 2
Alpelisib for pediatric and adult PROS
This trial tests a drug called alpelisib for children and adults with a rare overgrowth condition called PROS that is caused by a PIK3CA gene change. It aims to see if the drug can safely shrink overgrowth and improve symptoms.
St Louis, MissouriAges 2–100 - NCT06969235Recruiting
Family weight loss program for teens
This study tests a family-based weight loss program for teens ages 13-17 who have overweight or obesity. It looks at how thinking skills (like planning and focus) affect the program's success.
Columbia, MissouriAges 13–17
Pediatrics trials by city in Missouri
Where these studies are running in Missouri
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatrics studies listed above.
- Washington University in St. Louis · 9 studies
- Children's Mercy Kansas City · 5 studies
- St. Louis Children's Hospital · 5 studies
- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center / MU Health - University Hospital · 2 studies
- Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
- Center for Specialized Medicine - Nephrology
- Children's Mercy Hospital
- Clinvest Research LLC
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 Missouri?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 86 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in Missouri, 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 Missouri?
- 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 Missouri to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Missouri, 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 Missouri 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.