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
- NCT07305688Recruiting
Climate anxiety and suicide risk in young people
This study explores how climate anxiety affects young people who are at risk for suicide. It aims to better understand the link between worries about climate change and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
LimogesAges 16–24 - NCT00004847RecruitingPhase 1
Understanding and Diagnosing Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
This study helps doctors better understand and diagnose pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma—rare tumors that release stress hormones and cause high blood pressure and other symptoms. Researchers will study your medical history, blood and urine tests, imaging scans, and genetic information to improve how these conditions are found and understood.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–120 - NCT01087281Recruiting
Testing how brain “top-down” attention helps visual processing
This study looks at how signals from the brain’s thinking/attention systems affect how we process what we see. It may help researchers understand brain attention after stroke or other focal brain injuries, and compare with healthy volunteers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT00025935Recruiting
Brain Function Studies in Youth With Mood and Attention Disorders
This research study examines how the brains of children and teenagers with mood problems (like persistent irritability or depression) or attention difficulties work differently. Researchers use brain scans and tasks to understand these conditions better and track changes as young people grow up.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–60 - NCT01132885Recruiting
Brain scans in children with Williams syndrome
This study uses brain testing—often MRI scans—to learn how the brains of children with Williams syndrome are different from typical development. It may help researchers better describe brain patterns and improve future care for people with Williams syndrome.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5 years+ - NCT02390765Recruiting
Study of growth, weight, and behavior in children
This study looks at how children’s growth and weight relate to thinking, mood, and behavior. It may help researchers understand what patterns affect health and development so they can guide better support for families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–100 - NCT07420478Recruiting
TF-CBT for autistic youth with trauma
This trial tests trauma-focused therapy for autistic youth who have experienced trauma. It aims to see if this therapy helps reduce trauma-related distress.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 6 years+ - NCT07284108Enrolling by invitation
Healthy eating for my infant: a program for new moms
This study helps new moms who are feeling stressed or down learn healthy ways to feed their baby. It offers support and education to prevent infant obesity, and may include home grocery delivery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 months–1.8 years - NCT07164768Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and mood in kids with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects thinking skills and emotional health in children, teens, and young adults. Both the young person and one of their parents will answer questions together.
Pune, MaharashtraAges 10–21 - NCT03380078Enrolling by invitation
Training programs to better support kids with autism
This study tests an organized training plan meant to help mental health programs and schools support children with autism. It involves leaders, therapists/providers, and parents who complete brief surveys and assessments to see what improves care and services.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05849753Recruiting
Access program for diabetes tech in kids with type 1
This trial helps children with type 1 diabetes get advanced diabetes technology, aiming to reduce gaps in access for families with fewer resources. It will check whether these tools are usable and helpful for diabetes care in children who meet the study needs.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 6–17 - NCT05362292RecruitingPhase 4
Treating bladder leakage to support mind and body health
This study tests medicines to reduce “urgency” urine leakage (when you suddenly feel you must go) and to see whether improving bladder control also helps overall mental and physical health. You may be eligible if you have had these symptoms for at least 3 months and can follow the study plan.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07414901Recruiting
Postpartum group care for moms and babies
This study tests if combining postnatal checkups for mothers and babies in a group setting improves health for both. If you've recently given birth and are over 15, you and your infant might be able to join.
ZombaAges 1 week–75 years - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07687524Recruiting
Study on parent-child interaction for healthy growth
This study looks at how parents and children interact day to day to help support healthy growth. It tests a program that teaches parents about everyday behavior patterns to strengthen their relationship with their child.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 2–65
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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.