Clinical Trials

Learn about clinical trials for children

Clinical trials are carefully designed research studies to test therapies or learn more about diseases. Learn about the benefits, risks, and how to enroll your child. Find information on trial phases, safety protocols, and the importance of clinical research in improving children's health outcomes. Discover resources and support to help you make informed decisions about your child's participation.

  • About Clinical Trials

    A clinical trial is a research study that tests new or better treatments for a disease. Learn about clinical trials and how to decide to take part.

  • Questions to Ask the Research Team

    It’s important to ask questions before you decide to participate in a clinical trial or research study. Learn what questions to ask the research team.

  • Steps of a Clinical Trial

    Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments. Learn about the steps in a clinical trial, including safety review, screening, informed consent, and phases.

Read more about clinical trials

Explore patient and family stories, research updates, and new treatments from clinical trials. Learn how clinical research can help improve care for children.

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    Learn how to navigate healthcare with practical information on topics like what to bring to the hospital, medical record access, and how to pay for care.