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Pediatrics clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Pediatrics — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
16 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting
The research picture
Pediatrics has 16 registered US clinical trials, 6 of them open to new participants right now — about 38% of the total.
- 6
- recruiting participants now
- 38%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care Interventions (H2H-TCI) Children/Youth With Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Duke University
NCT06428175
Reproductive Axis Maturation in the Early Post-Menarchal Years
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
NCT03986021
Effect of Giving Reduced Fluid in Children After Trauma
Columbia University
NCT04201704
A Clinical Trial to Study the Feasibility and Acceptability of an App to Support Pediatric Resuscitation
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
NCT06768099
Tele-PCIT for Healthy Relationships in Families At-Risk
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT07225010
Safety and Feasibility of Intraoperative Visualization With Cytalux in Children
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
NCT06235125
Clinical Decision Support to Identify Pediatric Patients With Undiagnosed Genetic Disease
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06744543
Video-Assisted Informed Consent for Neonatal Lumbar Puncture
University of Texas at Austin
NCT07074925
Using a Real-Time Risk Prediction Model to Predict Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Events
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT04574895
Papaverine vs Heparin for Peripheral Arterial Catheter Patency in Pediatric Patients
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT03894904
A Prospective, Multicenter, Collaborative Study to Determine the Prevalence of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) in Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis in Florida
University of Miami
NCT02198079
Platelet and Tissue cAMP: Novel Biomarkers of Milrinone Efficacy in Children
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT02728128
Use of Dexmedetomidine to Reduce Emergence Delirium Incident in Children
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
NCT00857727
Comparing Cardiac Output Measurements in Critically Ill Children Using USCOM and Transthoracic ECHO
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
NCT01460329
Vitls Feasibility Physiologic Monitoring
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
NCT05245747
Parenting Young Children in Pediatrics
University of Oregon
NCT06273228
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Pediatrics Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 16 US studies indexed under Pediatrics, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 38% 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 Pediatrics shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 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 Pediatrics is led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 16 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 Pediatrics?
PlainTrial tracks 16 US clinical trials for Pediatrics, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Pediatrics?
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.