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
- NCT03388606Recruiting
Studying adolescent depression and how to treat it
This study looks closely at how depression shows up in teens and tests approaches to treatment. It may help teens and families better understand depression and get access to structured care as part of research.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 11–25 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT01434368Recruiting
Understanding brain and hormone changes during puberty
This study follows children and young adults through puberty to understand how hormones and brain development change together using MRI scans and other tests. If you or your child are healthy and fall into one of the study's age ranges, this research could help explain how puberty affects the brain.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–35 - NCT00018057RecruitingPhase 2
Brain study of pediatric anxiety disorders
This study looks at how the brain works in children and adults with anxiety disorders. It uses brain scans (fMRI) and other safe tests to understand anxiety better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–65 - 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 - 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 5–99 - 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+ - NCT00025935Recruiting
Brain function study in children with mood problems
This study looks at how the brain works and how mood disorders change over time in children and teens with severe irritability, anger, and temper outbursts. It includes brain scans and regular check-ins to understand the illness better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–85 - 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 - 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 - 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.