Clinical trials
Child Development clinical trials
Below are recruiting child development clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 104 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07248735Recruiting
Hand therapy with or without robotic glove for children with CP
This study compares two types of hand therapy for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. One therapy uses only constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) to encourage use of the weaker hand, and the other adds a robotic glove to help with hand movements. The goal is to see which one works better for improving hand function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT06805682Recruiting
Study of young children in child protective care
This study follows young children (under 3.5 years) who are under child protective services, to better understand their health and needs. It aims to improve care for vulnerable children.
Évreux, FranceAges birth–3.5 years - NCT06570889RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D in pregnancy to prevent early childhood asthma
This trial tests if taking extra vitamin D during pregnancy can prevent asthma in young children. It is for pregnant women in Denmark who already have certain healthy fat levels in their blood.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06560255RecruitingPhase 3
Fish oil in pregnancy to prevent childhood asthma
This study tests if taking fish oil during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood asthma. If you have low omega-3 levels, you may be randomly assigned to receive fish oil or a placebo.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06234332Recruiting
Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang
This study follows pregnant women and their families in Weifang to learn about health during pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. If you join, you, your husband, and your baby will be part of a long-term research project that tracks your health and development.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06026969Recruiting
Study on Lyme disease and baby development after pregnancy exposure
This study looks at how Lyme disease during pregnancy might affect a baby's development. It involves questionnaires and possibly an MRI of the baby's brain, done at a visit or remotely.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05905523Recruiting
Testing an online program for young kids
This trial checks whether an online program called QAPS can be used with children ages 3 to 7. It may help by making it easier to practice or assess skills in a comfortable, home-friendly way.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 3–7 - NCT05862246Recruiting
Kids with foot or leg pain and normal leg function
This trial looks at children who have tightness, foot pain, and/or leg pain, as seen in a pediatric orthopedic clinic. The goal is to study this problem in children who otherwise seem healthy and do not have signs of a different underlying foot or medical condition.
TrondheimAges 4–16 - NCT05770661Recruiting
Study of eye growth length in children in China
This study looks at how a child’s eye “length” changes as they grow. It may help researchers understand patterns in eye development and who may be at higher risk for future vision problems.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3–18 - NCT05503849Recruiting
Pregnancy study for women early in pregnancy in Guangzhou
This study enrolls pregnant women who are early in pregnancy and plan to deliver and live in Guangzhou. It will test a “born in Guangzhou” type intervention to see if it improves pregnancy outcomes or newborn health.
GuangzhouAges 18–50 - NCT04398901Enrolling by invitation
Study of brain and development outcomes after Zika exposure
This study follows children to compare development in kids exposed to Zika before birth versus similar children not exposed. The goal is to understand what effects Zika exposure may have on early brain development and long-term outcomes.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–7 - NCT06479278Recruiting
Talk With Me Baby for early language development
This study tests a program called Talk With Me Baby, which coaches parents on talking with their infants to help boost their early language skills during regular well-child checkups. It is for caregivers who speak English and have a healthy full-term baby up to 9 months old.
Kansas City, KansasAges birth–9 months - NCT04948658Recruiting
Freezing ovarian tissue to protect future fertility
This study looks at storing ovarian (ovary) tissue by freezing it for people at higher risk of losing fertility. It may help preserve options for having biological children later, especially for certain genetic conditions, cancer-related risks, or planned gonad removal.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–35 - NCT05800522Recruiting
Supportive parenting program for kids with behavior and mood struggles
This trial tests whether a supportive parenting program can help children who are showing higher-than-usual symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, or behavior problems. If you’re not already in certain specialized mental health programs, your child may be able to join and get structured support for coping.
OsloAges 4–12 - NCT07698158Recruiting
Growing Well Study: healthy growth study for young children
This study looks at how children aged 6 months to 4 years grow and develop. It involves families in Leeds, Doncaster, or East London. Researchers want to understand what supports healthy growth in early childhood.
Doncaster, West YorkshireAges 6 months–4 years - NCT05040542Recruiting
Brain scans of social emotions in infants
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
Xiamen, FujianAges Up to 6 years - NCT06352229Recruiting
Playful learning program for babies
This study tests a playful early-learning program for babies in two areas of Denmark. It looks at how guided play time with parents might help babies develop.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05230199Recruiting
Improving the hospital environment for newborn comfort
This study tests whether changing the hospital environment can improve comfort and care for newborns who are very early in life. It focuses on babies who are delivered early and enrolled right away after birth.
St Louis, MissouriAges 1 day–1 week - NCT05047354Recruiting
Study cholesterol metabolism in rare genetic conditions
This study looks at body chemistry (cholesterol-related lab findings) and physical features in people with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome and related rare genetic cholesterol disorders. It may help researchers better understand these conditions and how they affect the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT05052216Recruiting
Wearable monitor study for kids’ sleep apnea
This study tests a wearable device that can help monitor breathing and sleep in children. It compares children with sleep apnea to children without sleep apnea using a simple nighttime monitoring approach.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–12 - NCT04717349Recruiting
Study collects health information for kids’ and teens’ gynecology concerns
This is a research study that gathers information about pediatric and adolescent gynecology conditions. It may help researchers better understand these issues by learning about symptoms, care, and outcomes—without requiring a specific treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT00344331Recruiting
Testing blood and MRI markers for Niemann-Pick type C
This study measures biochemical (blood/biologic) markers and may use clinical evaluation and MRI to better understand Niemann-Pick disease type C. It could help improve how the condition is tracked and understood over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–120 years - NCT05588167Recruiting
Niemann-Pick type C patient database and genetic data study
This study collects health information and genetic samples from people diagnosed with Niemann-Pick disease type C. The goal is to build a large database that can help researchers better understand the condition and improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3 months+ - NCT07804940Recruiting
Feel good program for school climate and children's well-being
This study looks at whether a school program called Feel Good helps improve the school climate and children's well-being. If your child takes part, they answer a questionnaire before and after the program.
ParisAges 8–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child development?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 104 recruiting child development studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a child development trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a child development trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.