Clinical trials
Child clinical trials
Below are recruiting child clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 499 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07296107Recruiting
IVF and pregnancy study at Columbia
This study looks at how IVF pregnancies affect mothers and babies, separate from genetic factors. If you are pregnant at 18-28 weeks and receiving care at Columbia University Medical Center, you and your baby may be eligible.
New York, New YorkAges 18–50 - NCT06716060Recruiting
Parasite infections in malnourished children under 5
This study checks if young children with malnutrition also have intestinal parasite infections. It aims to understand how common these infections are, which could help guide better treatment and prevention for children who are not growing or developing well.
Sohag, SaqultaAges 6 months–5 years - NCT06722378Recruiting
Helping families read hospital notes for kids
This trial tests whether letting parents read the doctor's notes about their child during a hospital stay helps them feel more involved and reduces anxiety. It's for parents of children under 12 on general pediatric floors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06732297Recruiting
Art therapy for stronger families
This trial tests if art therapy with parents and children helps strengthen families facing stress, money worries, or emotional challenges. If your family is from a low-income background and you have a child 7-14, this program may support you.
SingaporeAges 7–99 - NCT06749366Recruiting
Finding Genes Linked to Cartilage Tumors and Blood Vessel Issues
This study uses genetic testing to find genes that cause certain types of cartilage tumors and blood vessel problems. If you or your child has one of these conditions, joining could help doctors understand what causes them and find better treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT06750120Recruiting
Improving nutrition during pregnancy in Guatemala
This study tests ways to improve nutrition in pregnant women in Guatemala. It aims to help both mother and baby stay healthy.
Tecpán Guatemala, Departamento de ChimaltenangoAges 16 years+ - NCT06753669Recruiting
Mothers' action project for child health
This study looks at how to help mothers from South Asian communities support their child's health and development. You and your child would join a program that provides guidance and resources over 12 months.
New York, New YorkAges 1–45 - NCT06771661Recruiting
Study on parents' experience of losing a baby during pregnancy or birth
This study asks parents about their experience of losing a child during pregnancy or birth. It is designed to better understand how parents feel and what they need in the first year after their loss.
Deggendorf, BavariaAges 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+ - NCT06810570Recruiting
How mobile devices affect young children's health
This study looks at how using mobile devices like phones and tablets affects young children’s growth and health. It may help families understand how screen time impacts development.
SheffieldAges 3–4 - NCT06842732Recruiting
Text messages to prevent wasting in HIV-affected children in Kenya
This trial tests if two-way text messages (SMS) can help caregivers recognize early signs of malnutrition (wasting) in children who have HIV or were exposed to HIV but are uninfected. The goal is to prevent wasting and keep children healthy.
Homa BayAges 6 months–2 years - NCT06851754RecruitingPhase 3
Hormone therapy for teens with early menopause
This trial tests whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps protect bone health in teenagers with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). It compares HRT to a placebo and also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 11–19 - NCT06852443Recruiting
Therapeutic chat to reduce CSAM use
This trial tests a therapeutic chat program designed to help people reduce their use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It is for adults who have used CSAM recently or worry about their risk.
BerlinAges 18–99 - NCT06854822Recruiting
Siblings of children with cancer: needs and grief
This study looks at the needs and feelings of grief in siblings of children with cancer, before the child passes away. It aims to understand what support siblings might need during this difficult time.
StockholmAges 12–24 - NCT06858163Recruiting
Coping and attachment in pediatric cancer
This study looks at how parents and children cope with pediatric cancer. It involves questionnaires for both you and your child, and aims to understand how your relationship affects coping.
Monza, Monza-BrianzaAges 8–17 - NCT06866223Recruiting
Language therapy study for bilingual children ages 4–6
This study looks at how to best support bilingual children (ages 4–6) who have trouble with advanced sentences. It will test whether therapy in English, Spanish, or both helps them learn grammar more effectively.
Houston, TexasAges 4–6 - NCT06870578Recruiting
Building healthy eating habits for preteens
This trial helps researchers develop programs to support healthy eating in kids ages 9-11 with overweight. It involves focus groups, and some parts include brain scans to understand eating habits.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 9 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+ - NCT06893926Recruiting
Cord blood S100B protein in growth-restricted newborns
This study measures a protein called S100B in umbilical cord blood to learn more about brain development in newborns with fetal growth restriction (FGR), a condition where a baby is smaller than expected. Understanding this protein could help doctors identify babies who may need extra support after birth.
WarsawAges 18 years+ - NCT06900777Recruiting
Comparing two treatments for rapidly spreading vitiligo in children
This trial compares two medicines—oral tacrolimus and dexamethasone micro-pulse therapy—in children aged 4 to 12 whose vitiligo is spreading quickly. The goal is to see which treatment works better to stop the spread and help color return to the skin.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 4–12 - NCT06902649Recruiting
Step-by-step: A new care model for kids with anger or behavior issues
This study tests a step-by-step care model for children aged 8 to 16 who struggle with anger, defiance, or aggressive behavior. The goal is to see if offering different levels of support can help families manage these behaviors effectively.
SolnaAges 8–16 - NCT06918470Recruiting
Do noise cancelling headphones help with pain after surgery?
This study tests whether wearing noise cancelling headphones after gynecologic laparoscopy can reduce pain. If you are a woman having this surgery, you may be able to participate.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–55 - NCT06920940Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in teens
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (a very low-carb, high-fat diet) can help teens with bipolar disorder who are currently feeling depressed or have mixed symptoms. Participants will receive medical and dietitian support while trying the diet for up to 12 weeks.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–21 - NCT06924307Recruiting
Parent-Child thinking skills program for ages 2-5
This trial tests a program for parents and their young children (ages 2-5) to help improve the child's thinking and self-control skills. It's designed for children without major physical or developmental challenges.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 2–5
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 499 recruiting child 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 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 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.