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
- NCT06711679Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Finding the right dose of numbing medicine for lower body surgery
This study is testing different amounts and strengths of a numbing medicine called ropivacaine to find the best dose for blocking pain in the lower body during surgery. It may help patients need less pain medicine after surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 1 day–7 years - NCT06712875RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain cancer drug combo for kids with BRAF mutations
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (dabrafenib and trametinib) and immunotherapy (nivolumab) for children and young adults with certain BRAF gene changes in their glioma. It aims to see if this drug combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–26 - NCT06706375Recruiting
Comparing two types of penile nerve blocks for child circumcision
This study tests two ways of numbing the penis before circumcision in children. The goal is to see which method works better and causes less discomfort.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges Up to 17 years - NCT06697808Recruiting
Ultrasound for detecting brain issues in children
This study tests whether a portable ultrasound can safely spot brain problems in children who already need a CT scan or MRI. The goal is to see if ultrasound could be a faster, easier alternative for finding issues in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges Up to 18 years - NCT05135975RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib maintenance to help stop pediatric cancer from growing
This trial studies cabozantinib given after standard treatment to try to keep high-risk pediatric solid tumors from coming back or getting worse. It is offered to children and young adults whose cancer has not fully disappeared but is not progressing at the start of this maintenance phase.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1.5 years–40 years - NCT05667506RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Check CNCT19 cell therapy for relapsed childhood ALL
This early-stage trial tests a personalized immune-cell treatment called CNCT19 in children and teens whose leukemia (ALL) has come back or not responded to prior therapy. It may help the immune system recognize and attack leukemia cells that carry CD19.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 3–18 - NCT06691867Recruiting
Integrative training for sickle cell pain in teens
This study tests an integrative training program designed to help adolescents with sickle cell disease manage their pain better. It combines physical and mental techniques to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT06687564Recruiting
Study of ACTG2 gene changes in children with intestinal blockage
This study looks at how changes (mutations) in a gene called ACTG2 affect the muscles that move food through the gut in children and adults with a rare condition called pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO). It may help researchers understand the condition better and find new ways to help patients.
MontpellierAges 4 years+ - NCT06689800Recruiting
Family communication tool for kids getting transplant or cell therapy
This study looks at a family communication tool for children and teens getting stem cell transplants or cellular therapy. It helps families talk about treatment together.
St Louis, MissouriAges 8 years+ - NCT06688331RecruitingPhase 2
Treating early stage 1 type 1 diabetes in children with cell therapy and antibody
This trial tests a new combination treatment for children who have been diagnosed with stage 1 type 1 diabetes, meaning they have some markers but do not yet need insulin. The treatment uses special immune cells (Treg cells) and an antibody (anti-CD20) to try to preserve the body's ability to make insulin.
BialystokAges 3–18 - NCT06690398RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Lumateperone for Autism-Related Irritability in Teens
This study tests a new medication called Lumateperone to see if it can reduce irritability in children and teens with autism. It's a 3-month trial that compares the study drug to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine) to find out if it helps with mood and behavior.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 5–17 - NCT06344572Recruiting
Study of SAT-001 for children with nearsightedness
This trial tests a device called SAT-001 to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 5 to 9. It might help if your child has mild to moderate nearsightedness with low astigmatism.
IncheonAges 5–8 - 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 6–17 - NCT06670833Recruiting
Tools to improve childhood pneumonia care
This trial tests new tools to help doctors diagnose and manage pneumonia in children. It may help children with cough or trouble breathing who are not severely ill.
Dakar, DakarAges 2 months–12 years - NCT06674811Recruiting
Childhood cancer surgery recovery study
This study looks at how children and young adults recover after surgery for solid tumors. It also includes their caregivers to understand how resilience affects recovery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 3–25 - NCT06663332RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of guselkumab in children who previously took it
This study is a long-term follow-up for children who have already finished an earlier study of guselkumab, a medicine for skin conditions like psoriasis. It looks at whether staying on the medicine continues to be safe and helpful over time.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 3 years+ - NCT06668181RecruitingPhase 3
Study of bimekizumab for kids with certain types of juvenile arthritis
This trial tests a drug called bimekizumab in children and teens with specific types of juvenile arthritis (enthesitis-related arthritis or psoriatic arthritis). It aims to see how the drug works in the body and if it's safe. This may help those who haven't gotten enough relief from standard anti-inflammatory medicines.
CalgaryAges 2–18 - NCT06661759Recruiting
Sleep study for children with epilepsy
This trial tests a sleep improvement program using a clinic and a smartwatch-like device for children ages 1.5 to 9 with epilepsy. It aims to help kids sleep better, which may improve their seizure control and quality of life.
TaipeiAges 1.5 years–9 years - NCT06664333Recruiting
Siblings' experiences when a brother or sister is in the ICU
This study explores what it's like for children and teenagers when their brother or sister is in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). By talking with siblings, researchers hope to better understand their feelings and needs.
ParisAges 9–18 - NCT06647082Recruiting
Robotic exoskeleton and game-based therapy for kids
This study tests a robotic exoskeleton (like a wearable robot) combined with fun video game activities to help kids and young adults improve their walking. It is designed for people who have certain knee problems when they walk.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 4–21 - NCT06654752Recruiting
Simpler treatment for lung flare-ups in kids with CF
This study tests a streamlined approach to managing sudden lung symptoms (pulmonary exacerbations) in children with cystic fibrosis. It aims to see if a simpler treatment plan works as well as standard care, which could mean less time in the hospital and fewer disruptions to daily life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–18 - NCT06651242Recruiting
Support for young cancer patients and their parents
This trial tests a decision-support program for children and teens with cancer and their parents. It aims to help families communicate and make choices together during treatment.
Kaohsiung CityAges 7–20 - NCT06649253Recruiting
CD9 Gene and Relapse in Childhood B-ALL Study
This study looks at how a gene called CD9 might affect relapse in children with B-ALL. It involves extra blood or bone marrow tests to understand why some children relapse.
AngersAges birth–17 years - NCT06651580Recruiting
Gene study for kids with pancreas problems
This study collects samples like blood or tissue from children with pancreatitis to look for gene changes that might raise their risk. It helps doctors learn more about why some children get pancreas inflammation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 17 years
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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.
Related conditions
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.