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Children clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Children — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
15 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting
The research picture
Children has 15 registered US clinical trials, 6 of them open to new participants right now — about 40% of the total.
- 6
- recruiting participants now
- 40%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 4
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Bayer
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
The Pediatric Anesthesia Quality Improvement Project
The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
NCT00674388
Cerebral Palsy and the Study of Brain Activity During Motor Tasks
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT01829724
Physical Activity and Cognitive Development in Children
Columbia University
NCT02542683
A Study to Learn More About How Safe the Study Treatment Finerenone is in Long-term Use When Taken With an ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Over 18 Months of Use in Children and Young Adults From 1 to 18 Years of Age With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria
Bayer
NCT05457283
Optimizing Perioperative Analgesia to Lower Pain Following Cleft Palate Surgery
Duke University
NCT06962306
Rural Autistic Individuals - Supporting Expression
Montana State University
NCT07054866
TEAMS R34 #3: Team-Based Implementation Strategy for Pediatric Depression Screening
University of California, San Diego
NCT06527196
Biomarkers of Brain Injury in Critically-Ill Children on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Johns Hopkins University
NCT05041712
The Effects of a Standardized Management Plan on Children With Critical Asthma
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT01785017
Asthma Action at Erie Trial
University of Illinois at Chicago
NCT02481986
A Study to Learn How Gadoquatrane Moves Into, Through, and Out of the Body and How Safe it is in Children (From Birth to <18 Years), Who Will Undergo a Contrast Enhanced MRI (Quanti Pediatric)
Bayer
NCT05915026
Pain and Anxiety Management With Oral Narcotic for Pediatric Suture Repair
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT01053637
Exercise and Endocannabinoids for Brain and Mental Health
Wayne State University
NCT06808490
LMA Unique TM & the Self Pressurized Air-Q TM Intubating Laryngeal Airway in Children
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
NCT01385761
The Addition of a Pilates Program for Short-Term Improvements in Patients With Spondylolysis or Spondylolisthesis
Megan Donaldson PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
NCT01711203
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 3 | 3 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Children Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Children, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 40% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Children shows 4 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Children is led by Bayer with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Children?
PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Children, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Children?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.