Clinical trials
Child Nutrition clinical trials
Below are recruiting child nutrition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 21 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06949930Recruiting
Optimizing child health visits for better nutrition
This trial tests a new way to deliver essential health and nutrition advice to families with young children (ages 1–5) during regular doctor visits. It aims to make sure children get the care they need.
NairobiAges 15 years+ - NCT06389084Recruiting
Parents together: supporting healthy habits in children
This study helps parents learn ways to encourage healthy habits in their children. It is for families already in the TARGet Kids! study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 2–5 - NCT06594419Recruiting
Healthy Baby Healthy Mother Support Program
This study tests a toolkit to help new moms breastfeed and feed their babies well. If you are early in a healthy pregnancy and plan to stay at the clinic, this could be for you.
Bahir Dar, AmharaAges 18–35 - NCT06417151Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition study for healthy Polish children
This study looks at the eating habits and nutrition of healthy Polish children from 5 months to 6 years old. It helps researchers understand what young children eat so they can give better advice on healthy eating.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 5 months–6 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+ - NCT05911893Recruiting
High-calorie supplement for malnourished toddlers’ growth
This study looks at whether giving a high-calorie oral nutrition supplement helps children aged 1 to 3 years who are undernourished gain weight and grow. You may be eligible if your child has low growth measurements and takes in too few calories for their needs.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1–3 - NCT05836961Recruiting
Benazir Nashonuma program for pregnant women’s nutrition
This study compares pregnancy nutrition outcomes for women who are enrolled in the Benazir Nashonuma Program versus women who are not. It may help show whether the program improves maternal and child nutritional health.
Dadu, SindhAges 18–49 - NCT06230510Recruiting
Whole vs. low-fat milk study for toddlers
This study compares the health effects of drinking whole milk versus 1% low-fat milk for one year in children aged 23 to 48 months. Researchers want to see which type of milk is better for growth and overall health.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 1.9 years–4 years - NCT05798494Recruiting
Pre-pregnancy weight loss plan to protect child weight
This study tests whether a very low-calorie weight loss program before pregnancy can improve the chance that a child will have a healthier weight later. It follows families and stores samples from the child at home.
AarhusAges 18–38 - NCT07228819Enrolling by invitation
Garden education wellness program for early care centers
This trial tests whether garden-based learning activities can improve health and wellness in early care and education settings. It involves teachers, children, and parents at participating centers.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 3 years+ - NCT07490834Enrolling by invitation
Long-term nutrition after necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies
This study looks at how necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious gut infection) affects the long-term nutrition of premature babies. If your baby was born early and had this condition, participating could help doctors understand its lasting effects.
Nancy, LorraineAges Any age - NCT06356220Recruiting
Gluten-free nutrition for kids with celiac disease
This study helps children with newly diagnosed celiac disease eat a healthier gluten-free diet by reducing processed foods. It aims to improve nutrition and overall health.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–18 - 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+ - NCT07197216Enrolling by invitation
Tap trust program for water security and drinking
This trial tests a program called Tap Trust to see if it can help families in certain childcare centers feel more secure about their water and drink more water. If you are a parent or caregiver of a preschooler from a specific study group, this might be for you.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06647875Recruiting
Feeding Education for Fathers of Healthy Infants
This study looks at how providing education about starting solid foods to fathers (and mothers) may help babies eat better. It's for families with a healthy 6-month-old baby who was breastfed exclusively.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06662045Recruiting
Iron deficiency and child brain development study
This study looks at whether iron deficiency anemia affects how babies and toddlers (6 to 24 months old) develop their thinking, learning, and behavior. It compares children who have iron-deficiency anemia with those who do not, to help doctors understand the impact on early brain development.
Shenzhen, China/GuangdongAges 6 months–6 years - NCT05313464Enrolling by invitation
Parental feeding by tube to improve parent-child interaction
This study looks at whether giving a child nutrition through a tube affects how parents and children interact. The goal is to see if the feeding approach helps parent-child connection and daily interaction.
Créteil, Val-deMarneAges 7 months–7 months - NCT06018636Recruiting
Diet and nutrition in early childhood growth
This study looks at how diet and nutrition affect young children's growth and development. It may help you learn more about feeding your child well.
Swat, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 1 day–2 years - NCT06049680RecruitingPhase 4
Safety study of SMOFlipid for patients needing IV nutrition
This trial tests if SMOFlipid, a special lipid emulsion given through an IV, is safe for children and adults who need most of their nutrition from IV for at least 8 weeks. It looks for side effects like essential fatty acid deficiency or liver problems.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1 month–17 years - NCT06414200Recruiting
Nutrition care at home for kids after hospital discharge
This study looks at how children who start nutritional support (like special drinks or tube feeding) in the hospital continue it at home after discharge. It aims to improve nutritional care for children from newborns to 18 years old.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 1 week–18 years - NCT06382857Recruiting
Testing a special food for malnutrition recovery in children
This trial tests if a special food made from chickpeas, soy, banana, and peanut can help children with moderate or severe malnutrition recover fully and stay healthy. It is for children who do not need hospital care and can eat the food safely.
MaradiAges 6 months–1.9 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child nutrition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 21 recruiting child nutrition 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 nutrition 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 nutrition 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.