Kids & teens (for parents) · Massachusetts
Studies for children and teens in Massachusetts
These studies only enroll people under 18. A parent or legal guardian gives permission, and children old enough to understand are asked for their own agreement (assent).
53 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Esketamine for Reduction of Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
- Location
- Boston, MA + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–17
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ruxolitinib Cream in Pediatric Participants With Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Incyte Corporation
- Location
- Boston, MA + 65 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–11
- RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
JAG201 Gene Therapy Study in Children & Adults With SHANK3 Haploinsufficiency
Jaguar Gene Therapy, LLC
- Location
- Boston, MA + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–9
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Drug Levels of Deucravacitinib (BMS-986165) in Adolescent Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Location
- Milford, MA + 26 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–17
- RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ASP2957 in Male Participants With X-linked Myotubular Myopathy Who Need Ventilators
Astellas Gene Therapies
- Location
- Boston, MA + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Up to age 3 · Men only
- RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Vericiguat in Pediatric Participants With Heart Failure Due to Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (MK-1242-036)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Location
- Boston, MA + 19 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 1 mo–17
- RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Open-label Study of SKY-GJB2 in Pediatric Subjects With GJB2-mediated Hearing Loss
Skylark Bio Inc.
- Location
- Boston, MA + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 10 mo–7
- RecruitingPhase 2
INHALE-1st: Afrezza® For Youth With Newly-Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
Mannkind Corporation
- Location
- Boston, MA + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 6–17
- Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Paired With Structured Reading Instruction in Children With Dyslexia
General Neuro Inc.
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 7–17
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study to Evaluate Etrasimod Treatment in Adolescents With Ulcerative Colitis
Pfizer
- Location
- Boston, MA + 11 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–17
- RecruitingPhase 3
Evaluating the Effects of Tasimelteon vs. Placebo in Treating Pediatric Insomnia
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- Worcester, MA + 18 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–17
- RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A Study of AAV9 Gene Therapy in Participants With Canavan Disease (CANaspire Clinical Trial)
Aspa Therapeutics
- Location
- Boston, MA + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Up to age 2
- RecruitingPhase 3
52 Week Study + 24-Month Long-Term Extension of Safety, PK, & Efficacy of XYOSTED® for Testosterone Replacement in Male Adolescents With Hypogonadism
Halozyme Therapeutics
- Location
- Boston, MA + 19 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–17 · Men only
- RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Inebilizumab in Pediatric Subjects With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Amgen
- Location
- Boston, MA + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
ShotBlocker During Intramuscular Injection Randomized Control Trial
Lauren Fortier
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 8 mo–10 mo
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Delaying the Onset of Nearsightedness Until Treatment (DONUT) Clinical Trial
Ohio State University
- Location
- Boston, MA + 11 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 6–11
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Neural Mechanisms of Family-Focused Treatment for Youth Depression
Boston University Charles River Campus
- Location
- Boston, MA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 7–12
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Protocol CAUSE-03 / CHEETAH
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Location
- Boston, MA + 7 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 6–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
CorEvitas International Adolescent Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Drug Safety and Effectiveness Registry
CorEvitas
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 10–15
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Longitudinal Investigation of Sleep, Memory, and Brain Development Across the Nap Transition
University of Maryland, College Park
- Location
- Amherst, MA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 3–5
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Word Learning in Bilingual Typical and Late Talking Children: The Role of Meaning and Input
Boston University Charles River Campus
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–2
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Comparison of Residual Gastric Volume Between Children Who Drink Different Clear Oral Fluid Volume
Boston Children's Hospital
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 13–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
NIRS Monitoring in Premature Infants
Boston Children's Hospital
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo–1
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
Boston Children's Hospital
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 9–12