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Child, Only clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 19 Child, Only clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 11 countries (most in Pakistan (5), China (4), Turkey (Türkiye) (3)). By phase: Phase 3 (1), Phase 1 (1). The most active sponsors are Riphah International University (5), Barcelona Institute for Global Health (2), Ataturk University (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Child, Only clinical trials
All recruiting trials (19)
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Two Different Therapeutic Distractions Used During Blood Draw for Children Aged 5–7
This study tests whether two distraction methods during blood sampling can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in 5–7 year-olds compared with routine care.
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Improving posture and quality of life for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This program will try the Alexander Technique to see if it improves posture and quality of life for children ages 5–9 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Sensory integrated therapy for children with autism
This will test whether sensory integrated therapy (SIT) helps 5-to-11-year-old children with autism improve repetitive behaviors, communication, social interaction, and motor skills.
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Mindfulness-based emotion regulation training to help hospitalized children aged 7–11 manage fear
This project will try a short mindfulness program to help hospitalized 7–11-year-old children manage their emotions and lower fear related to medical care.
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Therapeutic toy doll used before intramuscular injections to calm young children.
This project will test whether playing with a therapeutic toy doll just before an intramuscular injection helps children aged 4–6 feel less fear, anxiety, and pain.
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Pilates for children with backpack-related back pain
This trial tests whether a structured Pilates program can reduce back pain and improve trunk muscle endurance in children with backpack syndrome.
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Bulgarian bag exercises to improve lower limb function, posture, and balance in schoolchildren
This study will test whether a program of Bulgarian bag exercises can improve lower limb function, posture, and balance in school-aged children.
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Dynamic surface exercise to improve balance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy
This will test whether dynamic surface exercise training helps improve balance and movement in children aged 5–8 with diplegic cerebral palsy who are GMFCS level III–IV.
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Breathing exercises to improve lung function in children with beta-thalassemia major
This project tests whether breathing exercises using an incentive spirometer plus diaphragmatic, pursed-lip, and costal breathing can improve lung function, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and fitness in children aged 6–10 with beta-thalassemia major.
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Comparing anti-reflux stents and standard stents in children with kidney stones
This study is testing if special anti-reflux stents can help children with kidney stones recover better and have fewer complications after surgery compared to regular stents.
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Daily adapted physical activity to improve sleep in children 5–16 with blood cancer
This trial will see if doing adapted physical activity every day instead of only once over four days improves sleep for children aged 5–16 who are receiving treatment for blood cancers.
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L-citrulline to reduce complications in hospitalized young children with fever
This trial will test whether giving L-citrulline versus placebo to hospitalized children aged 1 month to under 5 years who have a moderate-to-high bedside sTREM-1 risk result can reduce death and serious complications.
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Comparing two types of stem cell transplants for children
This study is testing whether a new type of stem cell transplant can reduce complications and improve life for children who need this treatment.
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Rapid suPAR blood test to help triage febrile young children
This study will test whether adding a quick suPAR point-of-care blood test to standard IMCI triage helps health workers better spot children aged 2–59 months with fever who need admission or referral.
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Comparing Ketorolac and Morphine for Pain Relief in Children with Appendicitis
This study is testing if ketorolac can help relieve pain just as well as morphine in children aged 6-17 who might have appendicitis.
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Screening children for kidney disease using urine tests and ultrasounds
This study is testing if urine tests and ultrasounds can help find kidney disease early in children living in Jiangsu Province and Shanghai.
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Using the Medtronic 780G system for managing type 1 diabetes in children
This study is trying to see how well the Medtronic 780G insulin delivery system works for managing type 1 diabetes in children and teens aged 7-18 over six months.
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Improving medication management for children with complex health needs
This study tests if a special program for managing medications can help children with complex health needs who take multiple medicines feel better and stay safe.
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ECMO treatment for children in China over the last decade
This study looks at how ECMO treatment has been used for sick children in hospitals across China over the last ten years to see what has changed and what works best.
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Quick answers
How many Child, Only clinical trials are recruiting right now?
19, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 11 countries. The most sites are in Pakistan (5 trials), China (4 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (3 trials), Mozambique (2 trials), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 1, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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