Empowering paediatric research

conect4children Stichting (c4c-S) is a pioneering pan-European network dedicated to paediatric clinical trials. Our network comprises high-quality, trial-ready sites and experts from multiple disciplines.

At c4c-S, we revolutionise paediatric trials by facilitating input from experts, sites, patients, and families. We streamline faster and more reliable feasibility assessments, efficient study initiation, and robust support for high-quality study conduct and patient retention. Our innovative study designs are backed by expert input, ensuring the best outcomes for every trial.

Our ambition

c4c-S is dedicated to advancing paediatric drug development by providing a sustainable platform for high-quality clinical trials, fostering collaboration between academic and private sectors, and promoting innovative trial designs to meet the needs of babies, children and young people. Through collaboration and innovation c4c-S aims to help every child has access to safe and effective treatments.

Our services

c4c-S offers a comprehensive range of services to support the design, setup, and conduct of regulatory-grade, patient-centric paediatric trials.
The services are created to support each aspect of paediatric drug development, with access to hundreds of experts and clinical sites around Europe, c4c-S is ready to help you create better medicines for babies, children, and young people

Our services include:

Expert advice and patient/parent involvement, with access to over 450 clinical and methodological paediatric experts in more than 25 medical specialties.

Trial support services with local representatives in up to 21 European countries.

Combined expert advice and trial support services,
thereby combining inputs from experts with National Hubs and/or sites level inputs.

Some impacts resulting from c4c-S include:

  • Overcoming localisation challenges
  • Accelerated screening and recruitment of patients
  • Rapid site contracting and setup
  • Streamlined administrative processes and agreements
  • Support with regulatory feedback
  • PIP advice (Paediatric investigation plans)
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EMA public webinar: Webinar on the use of platform technologies in the non-clinical and clinical domains

Event: 2-3-2026
Advances in platform technologies are transforming the way innovative and personalised medicines, including advanced therapies, can be developed...

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PIPELINE-RSV First site activation

Published: January 22, 2026
We are pleased to highlight an important milestone achieved within the PIPELINE-RSV project, an international collaboration dedicated to...

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13th European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products (ECRD 2026)

Event: 3-4 June 2026
👉 Save the Date for the official conference days: 3–4 June 2026 👉 Call for Poster Abstracts Submissions...

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c4c International Symposium 2024

Event: 13-14 November, 2024
The c4c International Symposium marked a pivotal moment in the journey of the c4c project—celebrating its seven-year legacy...

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c4c Expert Day 2025

Event: 19 February, 2025
The second edition of the c4c Expert Day took place in Lille, France. More than 80 experts from...

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