Clinical trials · California
Child Development clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 5 recruiting child development studies with a site in California — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT05987761Recruiting
Social skills training for teens with autism
This study tests a social skills training program for teens with autism who are higher functioning. It uses brain scans to see how the training might work, and your teen must be willing to come in for weekly sessions for 9 weeks.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 11–14 - NCT04026386Recruiting
Early intervention program for preschool children with developmental delays
This trial tests a structured, center-based early intervention program for preschoolers with developmental disorders. It may help children build skills and support development through guided activities and testing at the research site.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–5 - NCT07064915Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Financial help for parents during pregnancy
This study tests a program that combines medical care with financial support to see if it helps parents feel less stressed, improves pregnancy outcomes, and supports healthy baby development. If you are expecting a baby and get care at certain clinics, you may be able to join.
Harbor City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07261254Recruiting
Baby Bonus: Support for families with newborns
This study tests if providing monthly payments and support to new parents can improve the health and well-being of their babies. If you live in San Mateo County and your baby is healthy and on Medicaid, you might be able to join.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges birth+ - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12
Child Development trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting child development studies listed above.
- Lomita Family Health Center
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center
- Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
- Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
- Stanford Research Park
- Stanford University
- The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
What taking part in a child development study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there child development clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 5 recruiting child development studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a child development study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a child development trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New child development studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.