Clinical trials
Child Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting child mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 114 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06996067Recruiting
Parent coaching texts after first baby in Nova Scotia
This trial tests a text message program to support new parents after childbirth. It aims to help you feel more confident and connected during the early weeks at home.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07091721Recruiting
Talking therapy for aggressive or violent young people
This trial tests a type of talking therapy called Mentalization Based Therapy for children and teens who show aggressive or violent behavior. It aims to help them understand their own and others' feelings, which may reduce outbursts and improve relationships.
Southampton, CalmoreAges 10–17 - NCT06777849Recruiting
Life skills program to reduce violence against girls in Pakistan
This study tests a life skills and play-based program in schools to reduce violence against girls. It aims to make schools safer and help girls stay in school.
Karachi, SindhAges 10–16 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06970431Recruiting
Anxiety and pain relief during C-section
This trial tests a way to reduce anxiety and pain before and during a C-section. It may help pregnant women feel calmer and more comfortable.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–40 - NCT05836090Recruiting
Family Spirit Strengths program for pregnant people and caregivers
This trial tests a family-focused program to support mental health and reduce risks related to substance use. It may help you if you’re pregnant or caring for a child 24 months or younger and you’re experiencing depression/anxiety and/or substance-use risk.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 14 years+ - NCT05768815Recruiting
Services for families with young children after early adversity
This study compares two programs that aim to improve mental health for parents and families with babies and young children who have faced early difficulties. It may help you see which approach works best for supporting your child and family.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06315114Recruiting
Parenting support therapy for mental health
This study tests a talking therapy that helps parents with mental health challenges to better understand and connect with their child. It is designed for parents who are already getting help for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, or personality disorders.
Gentofte Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT06511908RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new ketamine-like drug for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new experimental drug (2R,6R)-HNK, a chemical related to ketamine, given by IV infusion to see if it can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to find a new option for people who have not found relief from standard antidepressants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT07001735Recruiting
Talking for Change: Preventing child sexual abuse before it happens
This study tests a program called 'Talking for Change' to help people who are worried they might sexually harm a child. It offers group therapy and support to reduce that risk.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT00271622Recruiting
Screening test for child or adult brain and behavior patterns
This study uses a structured check-up to learn about how someone’s thinking, behavior, and development may differ from typical patterns. It involves an interview and possibly medical, nervous-system, and blood or urine tests to understand what kinds of issues might be present.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month+ - NCT01434368Recruiting
How the brain and hormones change during puberty
This study follows healthy 8‑year‑olds over time to understand how hormones and brain development change during puberty. Participants will have MRI scans, X‑rays, and other tests to track normal growth.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–35 - NCT05933850Recruiting
Family program to improve parenting skills for caregivers
This trial tests a culturally adapted family support program aimed at improving parenting and family relationships for primary caregivers of children ages 8–15. If you qualify, you may receive structured sessions designed for families in Gilgit Baltistan, and outcomes will be tracked over the study period.
KarachiAges 18 years+ - NCT05181982Recruiting
Psychiatric care program study for patients in two hospital systems
This study looks at whether a flexible, integrative psychiatric care program works better than usual care for people receiving psychiatric or child/adolescent mental health care. You may be considered if you were treated at the participating hospitals during a specific time window and can be followed for at least one year.
DresdenAges Any age - NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–8 years - NCT04069091Recruiting
Program to help mothers with depression during pregnancy or after birth
This trial studies a maternal depression prevention and early help program for people who screen positive for depression. It may help improve mental health during pregnancy or the postpartum period and support health for both parent and child.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges Any age - NCT02531893Recruiting
Therapy for youth with severe, frequent irritability
This study tests whether two structured therapies can reduce severe irritability and angry reactions in children and teens. It focuses on youth who have had long-lasting, frequent outbursts and trouble responding to negative emotions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT06468046Recruiting
Empowered Mom: A mental health program for migrant mothers
This study tests a new program called 'Mama Empoderada' (Empowered Mom) to help prevent depression and anxiety in migrant mothers who have young children. If you join, you'll learn skills to support your mental health and bond with your child.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07400497Recruiting
Parent support study for first-time IEP families
This study tests a program that helps parents work together to support their child through the special education process. It is for parents in Philadelphia whose child is being evaluated and hasn't had their first IEP meeting yet.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06941831Recruiting
Early childhood development program in Rwanda
This study looks at a program that helps families with young children (birth to 3 years) in Rwanda. It tests how well a digital dashboard supports caregivers and community workers who deliver early childhood development activities.
Kigali, KigaliAges 18 years+ - NCT06934954Recruiting
Emotion Skills Program for Early Teens
This program teaches young teens (ages 10-15) and their parents simple skills to handle difficult emotions. It is not for children who are in immediate danger or have severe learning problems.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 114 recruiting child mental 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 mental 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 mental 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.