Clinical trials
Pediatrics clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatrics clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,358 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06391671Recruiting
Stress and Weight in Teens: A Personalized Nutrition Study
This study looks at how stress and weight are linked in teenagers. It uses a blood test to find patterns that could lead to personalized nutrition advice. If you join, you'll help researchers understand how your body handles stress and food.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 11–17 - NCT06019130RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab for newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) can help treat nasopharyngeal cancer in both children and adults. It is for people who have just been diagnosed and have not yet received any cancer treatment.
AachenAges 3 years+ - NCT06410833RecruitingPhase 4
Combination therapy for resistant Sjögren's in children
This trial tests a combination of two medicines, rituximab then belimumab, for children and teens with Sjögren's syndrome that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if this two-step approach can better control symptoms like joint pain, skin rashes, and blood problems.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 5–18 - NCT06261554Recruiting
Low-dose sesame oral immunotherapy for children
This study tests if a very low daily dose of sesame protein (given as a powder under the tongue) can help children with sesame allergy become less sensitive to sesame. The goal is to reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions from accidental exposure.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 3–17 - NCT06417502Recruiting
China pediatric rheumatic disease registry study
This study collects information from children with rheumatic and immune system diseases in China to better understand these conditions. By participating, you help researchers learn more about how to diagnose and treat these diseases.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 18 years - NCT06296732Recruiting
Keyhole surgery for childhood neuroblastoma
This study looks at using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery to remove neuroblastoma tumors in children. It groups tumors by risk factors to see which children can safely have this less invasive surgery.
MoscowAges 1 day–18 years - NCT07852390Recruiting
Pacing after heart surgery in children
This study tests whether using a pacemaker after heart surgery helps children's hearts recover and pump more efficiently. It is for children under 12 years old who are having heart surgery at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 12 years - NCT06429579Recruiting
Potts shunt for severe pulmonary hypertension in children
This trial tests a surgery called a Potts shunt for children with severe pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It may help children who are still very sick despite standard medications.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06437158RecruitingPhase 2
Bleomycin sclerotherapy for lymphatic malformations in children
This trial tests a medicine called bleomycin, injected into lymphatic malformations (abnormal fluid-filled growths) to shrink them. It is for children under 14 whose malformations are growing quickly, causing symptoms or problems, and cannot be removed by surgery alone.
Chengdu, SichuanAges Up to 14 years - NCT07845123Recruiting
Coloring mandalas to reduce anxiety in hospitalized children
This study tests if coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can help children feel less anxious and have a better view of nurses while in the hospital. It involves a short daily coloring activity for three days.
Kilis, CentralAges 8–11 - NCT07848165Recruiting
Probiotics to prevent pneumonia in children on breathing machines
This trial tests whether giving probiotics (good bacteria) can help prevent pneumonia in children who are on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. If your child is on a ventilator, these friendly bacteria might help keep their lungs healthy.
Tanta, Al GharbiaAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06189781RecruitingPhase 4
Pain shot vs epidural for hip surgery in kids with cerebral palsy
This study compares a pain injection to epidural anesthesia for children with cerebral palsy having hip surgery. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control during and after the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06284577Recruiting
Quality of life and gut health in children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how a drug called ETI (a combination of three medicines) affects the quality of life and gut health of children with cystic fibrosis. If you or your child has the right type of CF and is between 2 and 18 years old, this trial may help us understand how treatment improves daily life and digestion.
OsloAges 2–18 - NCT06456892RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for children with hard-to-treat rhabdomyosarcoma
This trial tests if adding the immunotherapy drug Pucotenlimab to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for children and teens with a type of muscle cancer (rhabdomyosarcoma) that is hard to treat. It may offer a new option for patients whose tumors are difficult to remove with surgery alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1–18 - NCT07837336Recruiting
Nutrition assessment for children with protein metabolism disorders
This study looks at the nutrition, body composition, and diet of Filipino children with protein metabolism disorders. It aims to understand their current health to improve future care and treatment.
Batangas, BatangasAges birth–18 years - NCT07834476Enrolling by invitation
Setting treatment targets for severe head injury in children
This study looks at information from children who had a serious head injury. It uses data from special brain monitors to help doctors decide how to best manage these injuries.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06464757Recruiting
Laryngomalacia and breathing in children: before and after treatment study
This trial is for children with laryngomalacia (a floppy voice box) who have noisy breathing and trouble breathing. It will check how they are doing before and after treatment, and follow up for one year to see how their quality of life improves.
OsloAges 1 week–12 months - NCT07817875RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for weight loss in children aged 6 to under 12
This study tests a once-weekly medication called tirzepatide to help children aged 6 to under 12 with obesity lose weight. It compares the medication to a placebo (inactive shot) to see if it safely helps with weight loss in this age group.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 6–11 - NCT05934669RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicines compared for small stitches in young children
This trial tests three medicines given through the nose to keep children comfortable during minor procedures in the emergency department, specifically for closing small cuts with stitches. It may help find which nasal medicine works best and is safest for quick, minimal procedures.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 1–5 - NCT07818876Recruiting
Computer training to help teens with anxiety
This study tests a computer-based training program that aims to change how anxious teens interpret situations. It could help reduce anxiety by retraining the brain's automatic responses.
Denver, ColoradoAges 10–17 - NCT07824453Recruiting
Exercise program for teens with obesity
This study tests a program that uses gentle reminders to help teenagers with obesity exercise more. It aims to see if this approach can help with weight management and improve health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 10–19 - NCT07822243Recruiting
Antibiotic penetration in critically ill children
This study looks at why some antibiotics given through a vein may reach infections differently in very sick children. It aims to make sure medicines are given in the best way to help children in the intensive care unit recover.
GhentAges 1 month–15 years - NCT06481072Recruiting
Digital therapy for kids with chronic stomach pain
This trial tests a digital (online) therapy program to help children with chronic stomach pain. It's designed for kids ages 8 to 14 who have been diagnosed with a functional abdominal pain disorder and can use a computer or tablet at home.
GothenburgAges 8–14 - NCT06486688Recruiting
Virtual program to help teens with substance use risk
This trial tests a virtual program integrated into pediatric check-ups to help teens at risk for alcohol or drug problems. It aims to identify teens who may need extra support and connect them with helpful resources.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 12–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatrics?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,358 recruiting pediatrics studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a pediatrics trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a pediatrics trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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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.