Clinical trials
Child Maltreatment clinical trials
Below are recruiting child maltreatment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 19 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07712822Recruiting
Preventing child maltreatment in Kyrgyzstan
This trial tests a program to help caregivers in Kyrgyzstan learn evidence-based ways to prevent child maltreatment. It involves families with a child aged 6 to 9 and includes group sessions and assessments over several months.
BishkekAges 6–74 - NCT02225301Recruiting
Online training for childcare staff to spot child abuse
This study tests an online learning program (“module”) for people who work in childcare. It aims to help early childcare providers recognize signs of possible child abuse and respond appropriately.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06109766Recruiting
Parenting support via video for birth parents
This trial tests whether offering parenting support over video calls can help birth parents involved with child welfare. It's designed for parents with a baby 6–12 months old who want to build stronger families.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05772962Recruiting
Dental record study for children at risk
This study collects children’s dental records to learn about oral health in children who are considered at risk. Your participation could help researchers understand what dental problems happen more often and why.
Bergen, VestlandAges birth–18 years - 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 - NCT07278427Recruiting
Reducing substance use in rural parents
This trial tests a program to help parents in rural Ohio reduce substance use and strengthen their families. You may be eligible if you are 18 or older and have had certain substance use issues.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06823518Recruiting
Parent support program for US Air Force families
This study offers an educational program for US Air Force parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18. It aims to help families thrive by providing support and resources that can be accessed through technology.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04763720Enrolling by invitation
Therapy for kids with attachment and trauma difficulties
This trial studies a special type of parent-and-child therapy called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) for children who struggle with relationships or attachment after trauma, including neglect or emotional abuse. It may help families improve safety, closeness, and communication through guided sessions.
Skien, Vestfold Og TelemarkAges 5–99 - NCT05233150Recruiting
Parent–child coaching in primary care for young children
This study tests a parent–child relationship coaching program delivered through primary care. It may help families improve day-to-day interactions and child behavior using group sessions and virtual support.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1.5 years–99 years - NCT06732310Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Prenatal and early childhood program to reduce child maltreatment
This study tests whether a program that starts during pregnancy and continues after birth can help reduce child abuse and neglect. It looks at how these programs work for mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 3 years+ - NCT06548126Recruiting
Online parenting program for displaced families
This trial tests an online parenting program for caregivers who have experienced forced displacement. It aims to support families with children aged 6 to 12 by teaching positive parenting skills.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07439783Enrolling by invitation
Testing a training program to improve staff retention in child welfare
This trial tests a new training model designed to help keep child welfare supervisors and their teams (including case workers and peer supporters) happy and on the job, so they can better help families. It focuses on agencies that are part of Ohio START.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06074068Recruiting
Support for fathers to reduce family violence and help children
This study tests a program for fathers who have had a recent incident of intimate partner violence (IPV). The goal is to see if the program can reduce violence in the home and improve children's emotional well-being.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04752618Recruiting
Support program for mothers with trauma and young children
This study offers a structured support program for mothers dealing with trauma symptoms like PTSD, aiming to improve wellbeing and support parenting. It also involves clinicians connected to the Safe Mothers, Safe Children program.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05000632Recruiting
Smoke Free at Home program for families involved with child services
This study tests a program called SafeCare to help families involved with child services make their home smoke-free. It may help by reducing smoke exposure and supporting safer home rules for children.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–89 - NCT05893459Recruiting
Friend and family study for teens 13–17
This study looks at how a teen’s best friend and caregiver influence stress and coping. It enrolls teens who have either experienced maltreatment or not, to better understand what supports might help.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 13–17 - NCT06160050Recruiting
Study for parents in the child welfare system
This study looks at how a program called BPC helps parents who are or might be involved with child welfare services. It aims to support family connections and well-being.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 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+ - NCT06889519Recruiting
Parenting support for caregivers with trauma history
This study tests a group therapy program for parents who have experienced trauma or difficult childhoods. It aims to help them build stronger bonds with their babies (0-36 months old) and improve family well-being.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+
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Child Maltreatment trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child maltreatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 19 recruiting child maltreatment 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 maltreatment 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 maltreatment 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.