Clinical trials · Ohio
Pediatrics clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 151 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in Ohio — 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 Ohio
- 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.
Columbus, OhioAges 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1 day–17 years - NCT06795126Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in kids getting IVs
This study tests if a virtual reality game called Little NIRVANA can help reduce pain and anxiety in children getting an IV. It's for kids ages 2 to 8 in the emergency department.
Columbus, OhioAges 2–8 - 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.
Akron, OhioAges 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.
Akron, OhioAges 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.
Liberty Township, OhioAges Up to 21 years - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges birth–30 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 13–18 - NCT07060326Recruiting
Digital literacy study for caregivers of kids having surgery
This study looks at how comfortable caregivers are with digital tools when their child is having surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital. It aims to understand and improve digital literacy to better support families.
Columbus, OhioAges birth–18 years - NCT07325175Recruiting
Brain study to improve treatment for childhood dystonia
This study measures brain signals in children with dystonia to understand how the brain controls movement, with the goal of improving treatments like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). It also uses healthy children for comparison.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6–21 - NCT07384585Recruiting
Light therapy study for children in the ICU
This study tests whether light therapy can help children in the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) feel better and recover. A parent or guardian must be at the bedside and speak English.
Columbus, OhioAges 4–17 - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges Up to 21 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–17 - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 21 years - NCT03541785Enrolling by invitation
Using NGAL to guide fluids and start kidney-filtering in children
This study tests whether measuring a urine protein called NGAL can help doctors choose the right fluid amount and decide when to start a kidney-filtering treatment called CRRT in critically ill children with kidney injury. If it works, it may help treat kidney problems sooner and more safely.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3 months–25 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 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.
Akron, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT05609630RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two medicines for active systemic juvenile arthritis
This Phase 3 trial studies how well upadacitinib (a pill) and tocilizumab (a shot/IV medicine) improve symptoms and inflammation in children with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). It also looks at side effects and how these medicines move through the body.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–17 - 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.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3–12 - NCT05535361Recruiting
Testing a bowel device for short bowel syndrome patients
This trial studies whether the Eclipse XL1 system is safe and may help people with short bowel syndrome, in both children and adults. It will check how well the approach works and watch for side effects over the study period.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3 months–65 years - NCT07281079RecruitingPhase 3
Testing NNZ-2591 for children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome
This trial tests a new medicine, NNZ-2591, to see if it helps children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome. It is for children aged 3 to 12 who have a specific genetic change (SHANK3) and weigh at least 10 kg.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3–12 - NCT07582211Recruiting
BPAP breathing support for severe asthma attacks in children
This study tests whether a special breathing mask (BPAP) can help children ages 5–17 who come to the emergency room with severe asthma attacks. The mask gently pushes air into the lungs to help them breathe more easily.
Columbus, OhioAges 5–17 - NCT07227857RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new medicine for children with KCNT1-related epilepsy
This study tests a new medicine (S230815) given by lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to see if it helps reduce seizures in children with a specific genetic cause of epilepsy. It is for children aged 2 to 12 who have not responded well to other treatments.
Columbus, OhioAges 2–12 - NCT07375290RecruitingPhase 1
Zoledronate for Bone Health After Stem Cell Transplant
This trial tests if a bone-strengthening medicine called zoledronate can help prevent bone problems in children and teens who have had a stem cell transplant. It may be an option for patients with low bone density or those who develop graft-versus-host disease after transplant.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–18
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatrics studies listed above.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · 13 studies
- Nationwide Children's Hospital · 8 studies
- Akron Children's Hospital · 4 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 3 studies
- Neuren PMS-301 Site#108 · 2 studies
- Dayton Children's Hospital
- Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research
- Rainbow Babies and Children's 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.
Pediatrics trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pediatrics clinical trials in Ohio?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 151 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio?
- 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 Ohio to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio 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.