Clinical trials
Child Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting child health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 151 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06157697Recruiting
Cash transfers to support exclusive breastfeeding in Brazil
This study tests if extra cash payments help mothers in São Paulo continue exclusive breastfeeding for six months. It is for healthy mothers who have just given birth and are already breastfeeding only.
São Paulo, ButantãAges 18–50 - 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+ - NCT05943132Recruiting
Support for children in South Africa’s mental health program
This study tests a mental health support program for children who have a legal guardian and live in a specific community area. It aims to improve mental well-being for children ages 7–11 who are considered “OVC.”
Bloemfontein, Free StateAges 7–11 - 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 - NCT06471816Recruiting
A kindergarten program to support children's mental health
This study tests a simple conversation-based program in kindergartens to support young children's emotional well-being. If your child is in their third last year of kindergarten, you may be able to join.
BergenAges 2–3 - 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+ - NCT06987227Recruiting
Parent-child bonding help for parents of premature babies
This study tests a program to help parents of premature babies bond with their child during the hospital stay and after going home. It aims to improve parents' physical, mental, and social health.
Teipei, TaiwanAges 20–80 - NCT06145919Recruiting
Improving future thinking for Flint mothers and children
This study helps mothers and grandmothers in Flint improve how they think about the future with their child. You and your child will do activities together and answer surveys.
Flint, MichiganAges 5 years+ - NCT06020027Enrolling by invitation
Water Is K'é: Healthy Drink Choice Program for Navajo Families
This study helps Navajo families choose water and other healthy drinks instead of sugary ones. It works with families who have young children in early childhood programs.
Window Rock, ArizonaAges 2 years+ - NCT06721468Recruiting
Trout eating and brain health in kids and families
This study looks at how eating trout may affect brain health in children and their families. It has three parts for different age groups, and you may be asked to eat trout or answer questions online.
Moscow, IdahoAges 3 years+ - NCT06426147Recruiting
Citrulline for hospitalized children with fever
This trial tests if L-citrulline, a natural substance, can help young children (1 month to 5 years) who are hospitalized with fever and are at moderate to high risk for severe illness. It aims to improve their recovery and reduce complications.
HararAges birth–5 years - NCT07160530Recruiting
Healthy Children, Healthy Communities: A rural child care meal program
This study tests a program to help family child care homes in rural areas serve healthier meals and snacks to preschoolers. It aims to improve kids' eating habits through community support and education.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 3 years+ - NCT04037761Recruiting
SCHEDULE-P Preschool Study for 3-Year-Olds in Shanghai
This study follows 3-year-old children attending preschools in Shanghai to learn about health, education, and lifestyle patterns. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy development in early childhood.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3–6 - NCT07327060Recruiting
Camera-Assisted Parent Training for Children's Teeth
This study tests whether teaching parents with a small intraoral camera can help improve their child's toothbrushing habits. It focuses on children ages 5–7 who have a new permanent molar coming in.
AydinAges 5–7 - NCT07240571Recruiting
Family support program for caregivers and teens
This study tests a program designed to help families with teens aged 10-14. Caregivers and their adolescents will learn skills together to strengthen their relationship and cope with challenges.
ChisinauAges 10–14 - NCT06989476Enrolling by invitation
Helping families get support through child checkups
This study looks at how to improve screenings that check how children ages 0-5 and their families are doing emotionally and socially. It aims to make it easier for families to get connected with helpful services.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05765643Recruiting
Mobile app support for parents managing children’s symptoms
This study tests a smartphone app meant to help parents manage their child’s symptoms at home. You may be able to join if you’re a parent of a medically complex child and can use the app in Chinese.
Kowloon, KowloonAges 2–18 - NCT07136584Recruiting
Support for caregiver wellbeing study
This study is testing a program to support the mental health of parents whose children are being treated for neuromuscular disorders or diabetes at the Royal Children's Hospital. If you are a parent able to fill out a consent form in English without an interpreter, you may be able to join.
Parkville, VictoriaAges Any age - NCT06422338Recruiting
Fast test to predict infection risk in febrile children
This study is testing a new, fast test to better identify which young children with fever are at risk for serious illness. If your child is eligible, they will be part of a group that helps doctors decide how to treat febrile children more accurately.
Lambaréné, Moyen-Ogooué ProvinceAges 2 months–5 years - NCT06526104RecruitingPhase 2
Tremelimumab and durvalumab for advanced liver cancer with Child-Pugh B
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tremelimumab and durvalumab, for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) who have moderate cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B). The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06375551Recruiting
Testing a tool to help choose child welfare interventions
This trial tests a decision support tool and group process to help people involved in child welfare select effective interventions. It may help those making decisions under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Eugene, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06659315Recruiting
Preventing HIV transmission from mom to baby for depressed mothers in Malawi
This study tests a program to help pregnant women with HIV who also have depression, and their partners, reduce the risk of passing HIV to their babies. The program includes support for mental health and HIV care.
ZombaAges 18 years+ - NCT06856057Recruiting
Support for caregivers and kids after injury
This study helps parents and young children cope with stress after a hospital stay for an injury. It tests a program to improve mental health for both caregivers and kids.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06778044Recruiting
Online program to reduce urges to use sexual abuse material
This trial tests a self-guided online program to help reduce urges or use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It's designed for people who have had these thoughts or behaviors in the past six months and want to lower their risk.
OttawaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 151 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.