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
- NCT07818382Recruiting
Parent and child eating research study
This study looks at how parents and children interact during mealtimes, especially when children eat when they are not hungry. We want to understand how a child's natural appetite and a parent's feeding style are related.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 5–99 - NCT07822841Recruiting
Online parenting program for parents of young children
This study tests an online program that helps parents manage their emotions and learn parenting skills. It may help you feel more confident and less stressed in your parenting role.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07816445Recruiting
Parenting conflict program for separating or divorcing parents
This study tests a program for parents who are separating or divorcing. It aims to help reduce conflict between parents, which could be helpful for them and their children.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 88 years+ - NCT05504772Recruiting
Personalized genetic testing for children with cancer
This trial studies how personalized (tailored) genetic testing can help guide care for children with cancer. It may help match treatment choices to each child’s genetic risk, and it includes optional return of germline (inherited) test results.
AdelaideAges birth–25 years - NCT07805096Recruiting
Smart health app for children with cancer and their parents
This study tests a smart health app designed to support the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of children with leukemia or a brain tumor and their parents. It aims to see if the app helps improve overall health and quality of life.
TaipeiAges 7 years+ - NCT07804940Recruiting
Feel good program for school climate and children's well-being
This study looks at whether a school program called Feel Good helps improve the school climate and children's well-being. If your child takes part, they answer a questionnaire before and after the program.
ParisAges 8–12 - NCT07795996Recruiting
Thiamine supplementation in pregnancy
This study tests whether giving thiamine (vitamin B1) to pregnant women in Cambodia improves the health of their babies. Participants receive thiamine or a placebo during pregnancy and their babies are monitored for a year.
Kampong ThomAges 18–45 - NCT07794332Recruiting
Understanding symptoms in teens in foster care
This study looks at how adolescents placed in child welfare experience symptoms like stress or difficult feelings. By participating, you can help improve support for teens in similar situations.
Strasbourg, Grand EstAges 12–18 - NCT04353960Recruiting
Study of heart rate response during eye muscle surgery
This study looks at how the heart rate changes when eye doctors move the eye muscles during strabismus (eye alignment) surgery. It may help doctors better understand and manage this normal reflex during surgery.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 1 month–100 years - NCT06534307Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for children from PETN studies
This study checks on the health and development of children whose mothers took part in the PETN studies. It involves questionnaires and a physical exam for kids aged 5 and older.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 6–18 - NCT07775937Recruiting
Social robots and board games for children with autism
This study tests whether playing with a social robot called Kebbi Air and board games can help children with autism improve their social and emotional skills. If your child enjoys interactive toys and can follow simple instructions, this may be a good fit.
Huwei, YunlinAges 4–10 - NCT07781605Recruiting
Temperature and exercise in children and young adults
This study looks at how the body's temperature changes during exercise in different room temperatures. It may help us understand how to keep kids and young adults safe and comfortable when they exercise in the heat.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 9–25 - NCT07781592Enrolling by invitation
Exercise intensity and heat response in young people
This study looks at how exercise intensity affects body temperature in healthy children and young adults. Participants will exercise and may need to swallow a small pill that measures body temperature from inside.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 9–25 - NCT05954455Recruiting
Studying speech and swallowing development in children with SMA type 1
This study looks at how speech, communication, and swallowing (“bulbar function”) develop in babies and children with SMA type 1. It aims to better understand what to expect over time for children who start approved SMA treatments early.
LondonAges birth–18 years - NCT07769216Recruiting
Online feeding education for fathers of young children
This study offers an online program to help fathers learn how to support their children with feeding problems. It aims to improve mealtime behaviors and reduce stress for families.
Ankara, AnkaraAges Any age - NCT07769385Enrolling by invitation
Robotic fish and aquarium to ease pain and fear in children
This trial tests whether using a robotic fish or watching an aquarium can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children during medical procedures. It might make the experience more comfortable for your child.
Bingoel, TurkeyAges 5–10 - NCT07762729Enrolling by invitation
Gut bacteria and metabolic health in children over 3 years
This study looks at how the bacteria in the gut (gut microbiota) relate to metabolic health in children over a 3-year period. By participating, you will help researchers understand early development, and you'll receive regular health check-ups.
Yiyang, HunanAges birth–3 years - NCT07750236Recruiting
Stress ball for easing fear and pain during allergy testing
This trial gives children a stress ball to hold during their allergy skin test, to see if it helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, and makes the experience more satisfying for the family.
TarsusAges 4–10 - NCT07746323Recruiting
Shoulder positioning for less pain after lung surgery
This study tests whether a special arm position during lung surgery can reduce shoulder pain afterward. It may help you recover more comfortably.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07742306Recruiting
Glucose monitor study for teens with type 1 diabetes
This study tests using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in teenagers with type 1 diabetes in the Dominican Republic. The device tracks blood sugar levels around the clock to help manage their diabetes better. Participants will get support and education over about 15 months.
Santiago de los CaballerosAges 10–19 - NCT07738003Recruiting
Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
This study looks at genetics and other factors that may be linked to autism. Pregnant women in their first or second trimester are invited to join, and their babies will be followed to see how they develop.
Iowa City, IowaAges birth–50 years - NCT07731347RecruitingPhase 1
Fun techniques for kids during blood draws
This study compares two techniques to make blood draws less scary for children ages 5-7. It looks at which method helps kids stay calmer and feel less pain.
Iğdır, IğdırAges 5–7 - NCT06634264Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for children with sleep apnea after surgery
This study compares two different exercises (called oral reeducation) to see which works better for children who still have breathing problems during sleep even after getting their tonsils or adenoids removed. It helps kids breathe easier at night.
Montreal, QuebecAges 4–14 - NCT06133569Recruiting
Self-help program for sexual interest in children
This study tests an online self-help program called ReDirection for people concerned about their sexual interest in children. It aims to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and prevent use of child sexual abuse material.
KlecanyAges 18 years+
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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.