Clinical trials
Child clinical trials
Below are recruiting child clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 455 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06669624Recruiting
Help for parents and toddlers facing tough times
This study tests a program to help parents and young children build resilience. If your toddler has faced hard times, the program offers support to strengthen your relationship and help your family thrive.
Chapel Hill, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06667661Recruiting
Mobile app to help preschoolers move, sleep, and use screens better
This study tests if a mobile app can help parents improve their preschooler's physical activity, sleep, and screen time habits. If your child meets zero or only one of these guidelines, the app might help.
Kansas City, KansasAges 3–4 - NCT04627415Recruiting
Early support program for ADHD symptoms in preschool children
This trial tests an early intervention program for young children (about ages 3 to 5) with clinically significant attention and behavior symptoms. It may help by targeting ADHD-related difficulties seen at home and school.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges 3–5 - NCT06471816Recruiting
A kindergarten program to support children's mental health
This study tests a simple conversation-based program in kindergartens to support young children's emotional well-being. If your child is in their third last year of kindergarten, you may be able to join.
BergenAges 2–3 - 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+ - NCT06346782Recruiting
Online parenting support for children with cancer
This study tests an online therapy program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in children with cancer. If you join, you'll learn skills through video coaching sessions with a therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges Any age - 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 - NCT06138405Recruiting
Dental training for kids and dentists
This study tests a program to help dental providers and parents interact better with children during dental visits. The goal is to make the experience less stressful and more effective for everyone.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18–99 - NCT05852392Recruiting
Team-based care visits compared in young children
This study compares a team-based approach versus standard well-child visits to see if it improves preventive care for young children. You likely won’t need to attend visits or take special treatments, because the researchers use existing medical and billing records.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 9 months–1.3 years - NCT05639595Recruiting
Mobile app for mothers and babies in cambodia
This study tests a mobile app that gives mothers and pregnant women health tips for themselves and their babies. The goal is to improve health for both mom and child.
Battambang, BattambangAges 18–49 - NCT05590351Recruiting
Mobile app coaching for exclusive breastfeeding in Pakistan
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help pregnant mothers practice “exclusive breastfeeding” and other early child-feeding habits. If you join, you’ll receive app support during pregnancy and after birth to improve feeding and breastfeeding outcomes.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–48 - NCT05400434Recruiting
Natural Helpers and Parent-Child Therapy for Families
This trial studies a family support program that works with caregivers and children to improve child behavior and reduce problems related to stress, neglect, or abuse history/risk. It may help families build better day-to-day skills through structured weekly sessions.
Miami, FloridaAges 2–12 - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT05214898Enrolling by invitation
Study to improve father and child or partner relationships
This study looks at ways to strengthen relationships between fathers and their children or partners. It includes Black and Hispanic fathers who can take part in English or Spanish.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT05047354Recruiting
Study cholesterol metabolism in rare genetic conditions
This study looks at body chemistry (cholesterol-related lab findings) and physical features in people with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome and related rare genetic cholesterol disorders. It may help researchers better understand these conditions and how they affect the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT04763720Enrolling by invitation
Therapy for kids with attachment and trauma difficulties
This trial studies a special type of parent-and-child therapy called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) for children who struggle with relationships or attachment after trauma, including neglect or emotional abuse. It may help families improve safety, closeness, and communication through guided sessions.
Skien, Vestfold Og TelemarkAges 5–99 - NCT04294134Enrolling by invitation
Support program for mothers in residential substance treatment
This trial tests a support program for mothers (pregnant or with young children) who are in residential substance use treatment. It aims to improve well-being, family stability, and child safety—especially when children are at risk or in out-of-home placement.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT04096430Recruiting
Goal-setting program for children in physical or occupational therapy
This trial tests a child-friendly goal-setting approach during pediatric rehabilitation (physical therapy and/or occupational therapy). It may help children and families plan realistic goals that make therapy more meaningful and effective.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 5–12 - NCT00344331Recruiting
Testing blood and MRI markers for Niemann-Pick type C
This study measures biochemical (blood/biologic) markers and may use clinical evaluation and MRI to better understand Niemann-Pick disease type C. It could help improve how the condition is tracked and understood over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–120 years - NCT07764536Recruiting
Parent training plus a digital tool for child temper outbursts
This trial tests whether a digital tool can make parent training more effective for children who have frequent temper outbursts and irritability. The training helps parents learn skills to manage their child's behavior, and the digital tool may help them practice and apply those skills.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–13 - NCT05588167Recruiting
Niemann-Pick type C patient database and genetic data study
This study collects health information and genetic samples from people diagnosed with Niemann-Pick disease type C. The goal is to build a large database that can help researchers better understand the condition and improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3 months+ - NCT03222375Recruiting
Home treatment for autism using special sound and imaging devices
This trial studies a home-based treatment for autism (or related conditions) using specially designed sound, image, and electromagnetic devices. It aims to see whether this personalized “treatment code” and device approach can improve autism-related skills and behaviors.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 1 month–21 years - NCT04037761Recruiting
SCHEDULE-P Preschool Study for 3-Year-Olds in Shanghai
This study follows 3-year-old children attending preschools in Shanghai to learn about health, education, and lifestyle patterns. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy development in early childhood.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3–6 - NCT04613089Recruiting
Study of Batten disease progress and clinical changes over time
This trial tracks how Batten disease (NCL) affects the body and how symptoms change over time. If you have a confirmed genetic (molecular) diagnosis—especially CLN2 with Brineura treatment—it may help researchers understand disease patterns and care needs.
HamburgAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 455 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.