Clinical trials
Child Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting child health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 145 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04980794Recruiting
Family conflict resolution program for two-caregiver families
This study tests a family conflict-resolution program to help reduce conflict and improve how families handle disagreements over time. It’s designed for families with two primary caregivers and a child age 4 to 17.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 4 years+ - NCT07573085Recruiting
Online emotion regulation therapy for adolescents who self-injure
This trial tests an online therapy program designed to help teenagers aged 13–17 who have hurt themselves learn better ways to manage difficult emotions. A parent or caregiver will also participate in the program to provide support.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT07220590Recruiting
Power wheelchair training for toddlers with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether giving young children with cerebral palsy a powered wheelchair or similar device at a young age can help them explore and learn. Parents, therapists, and children work together at home and in early childhood settings.
Hillsboro, OregonAges 1 year+ - NCT05766592RecruitingPhase 3
Therapy for sexual or gender-minority adults and a rejecting parent
This study tests a therapy program tailored for sexual and gender-minority adults who are dealing with strong rejection from a parent. It also involves that parent in sessions to help improve support and reduce anxiety or depression.
New York, New YorkAges 20 years+ - NCT04712461Recruiting
Support program to reduce therapist burnout
This trial tests whether adding specific implementation supports can reduce burnout in therapists who provide evidence-based care for children who have experienced trauma. It may help therapists feel more supported while delivering these child trauma treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 3–99 - NCT06549777Recruiting
Body-focused therapy for childhood trauma survivors
This trial tests a therapy that uses body awareness and movement to help adults who experienced child maltreatment and have trauma-related symptoms. It may help you feel safer and more connected.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18–100 - NCT07842952Recruiting
Understanding memory and thinking to improve mental health care for kids and teens
This study tests a new way of providing mental health care that considers how a child or teen thinks and remembers. It aims to see if using this approach helps young people get better care and feel better.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 7–17 - 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 - NCT05778669Recruiting
Follow-up study for KeySteps early intervention families
This study checks in with children and families who took part in the earlier KeySteps@JC program during school year 2018–19. It helps the researchers understand what happened over time and what the early support may have changed for children.
Hong KongAges 6–13 - 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 - NCT07667738RecruitingPhase 2
Parent support program in Peru for parents of young children
This study tests a therapy program called CETA for parents in a specific area of Lima, Peru. It aims to help parents improve their mental health, which may also benefit their children ages 4 to 6.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT06970392Recruiting
Brief sleep help for children who resist bedtime
This study tests a brief, simple program to help parents of young children (ages 3-7) who struggle with bedtime resistance. The goal is to make bedtime easier for both children and caregivers.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07195058Recruiting
Trauma-Informed Care for First-Time Moms
This study looks at a new way of providing pregnancy care that is sensitive to past trauma. If you are a first-time mother who speaks Spanish, this trial may help understand how to make pregnancy care safer and more comforting for you.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.Ages 18–45 - NCT06455397Recruiting
Building emotional awareness and mental health for parents
This trial tests a program called BEAM that helps parents and caregivers of young children (ages 2–5) manage stress, depression, anxiety, or anger. You'll get support from a peer coach through check-ins and learn skills to feel better.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06702410Recruiting
Improving child mental health services with teacher training
This study tests a training program called mhGAP for kindergarten teachers and healthcare workers to help children ages 2–6 who may have mental or behavioral challenges. The goal is to improve support and services for these children in Zhongshan City, China.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 2–6 - NCT06303544Recruiting
Healthy eating and activity for Alaska Native preschoolers
This study tests a program to help Alaska Native preschoolers eat healthier and be more active. It aims to lower the risk of obesity by making small changes to daily routines at school and home.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 3–5 - NCT07136610Recruiting
Feeding evaluation tool test for NICU babies
This trial tests a new tool to standardize feeding evaluations for babies in the NICU born between August 2025 and July 2026. If your baby starts oral feeding by July 15, 2026, they may be able to join.
Barrington, IllinoisAges Up to 1 year - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT06444282Enrolling by invitation
Emergency action plans for infants with complex medical needs
This trial tests an emergency care plan for babies with serious, long-term health conditions. It aims to help families and doctors give better care during emergencies.
Burlington, VermontAges Up to 6 months - NCT06356220Recruiting
Gluten-free nutrition for kids with celiac disease
This study helps children with newly diagnosed celiac disease eat a healthier gluten-free diet by reducing processed foods. It aims to improve nutrition and overall health.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–18 - NCT04117321Recruiting
Study of mother-to-baby gut germs and baby health
This study looks at how germs in a mother can be passed to her baby and whether that affects the baby’s health. If you join, your baby (and the other parent or legal guardian) may be asked to share consent so researchers can follow the pregnancy and early life.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges Any age - NCT06456762Recruiting
Text-messaging support for parents after child's ER visit
This study tests whether a text-messaging program can help parents support their child after a mental health emergency room visit. If you join, you'll receive texts with tips and resources to help your child transition to outpatient care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03906435Recruiting
Cognitive therapy to prevent problems for very premature NICU babies
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - NCT06363695Recruiting
Building community health workers to support parents
This trial trains community health volunteers to help parents in Kibera with young children using a program called SafeCare. It aims to improve parenting skills and child safety.
NairobiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 145 recruiting child health 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 health 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 health 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.