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
- NCT06882980Recruiting
Comparing two sedatives for children's tonsil surgery
This study compares two sedative medications, ciprofol and propofol, for children (ages 3–11) during tonsil or adenoid removal surgery. It uses special brain-wave monitors (IoC1 and IoC2) to see which drug provides safer, more stable sedation.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 3–11 - NCT06805682Recruiting
Study of young children in child protective care
This study follows young children (under 3.5 years) who are under child protective services, to better understand their health and needs. It aims to improve care for vulnerable children.
Évreux, FranceAges birth–3.5 years - NCT06659315Recruiting
Preventing HIV transmission from mom to baby for depressed mothers in Malawi
This study tests a program to help pregnant women with HIV who also have depression, and their partners, reduce the risk of passing HIV to their babies. The program includes support for mental health and HIV care.
ZombaAges 18 years+ - NCT06615778Recruiting
Anti-bullying program for primary school students in Hong Kong
This trial tests a program called Motivated Social Motional Learning (MSEL) to reduce bullying among primary school students in Hong Kong. It focuses on students in Grades 4 to 6 (ages 9–13) from certain public schools.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 9–13 - NCT06650267RecruitingPhase 2
Substance use and family violence treatment for fathers
This study tests a treatment program for fathers who have both a substance use disorder and a history of family violence within the last 18 months. The goal is to see if the program helps reduce substance misuse and improve family relationships.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06563245RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Brentuximab vedotin for Hodgkin lymphoma in children and young adults
This trial tests the drug brentuximab vedotin for children and young adults (ages 2 to under 35) who have just been diagnosed with classical Hodgkin lymphoma. The treatment is guided by PET/CT scans to see how well it works.
ShanghaiAges 2–35 - NCT06444633Recruiting
Home delivery of diarrhea treatment for children under 5
This trial tests whether sending ORS (oral rehydration solution) and zinc tablets to homes ahead of time helps treat diarrhea in young children faster. It's for caregivers in Nigeria who speak English or Hausa and have a child under 5.
AbujaAges 15 years+ - NCT06127030Recruiting
Teacher training for managing classroom behavior problems
This trial tests a brief training for elementary school teachers to help them manage disruptive behaviors in a specific student. It may help your child if they have frequent behavioral difficulties in the classroom and don't have autism or take medication for behavior issues.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 4–13 - 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+ - NCT06030310Recruiting
Motor program effects on brain development in children
This trial tests if a special exercise program can help with brain development in kids ages 7 to 9. It may support how their nerves and muscles work together.
Manresa, BarcelonaAges 7–9 - NCT05806450Recruiting
Sleep training for parents and babies using online sessions
This trial tests an online sleep program meant to improve sleep for parents and young children. It may help families that want better nighttime routines and sleep quality for babies aged 6 to 24 months.
SeoulAges 6 months–2 years - NCT05766592RecruitingPhase 3
Therapy for sexual or gender-minority adults and a rejecting parent
This study tests a therapy program tailored for sexual and gender-minority adults who are dealing with strong rejection from a parent. It also involves that parent in sessions to help improve support and reduce anxiety or depression.
New York, New YorkAges 20 years+ - NCT05706376Recruiting
Family support program for Palestinian teens and parents
This study tests an evidence-based family support program that involves parents and adolescents together. It may help families improve support and wellbeing by giving structured guidance and group-based sessions.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 12–75 - NCT05755178Enrolling by invitation
Music group program for children living in shelters
This study tests a music group intervention for children who live in shelters with a caregiver. It may help improve kids’ well-being through shared, structured group activities.
VaxjoAges 3–10 - NCT05403047RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing mom-to-baby hepatitis B with tenofovir
This study tests whether the medicine tenofovir disoproxil can help prevent passing hepatitis B from mother to baby during pregnancy. It is for pregnant women with an active hepatitis B infection who are early in their pregnancy (less than 24 weeks).
TokonbéréAges 16 years+ - NCT05336136Recruiting
Custom breathing-mask fit testing for children
This trial studies whether a custom, non-invasive breathing mask works better or is easier for children to use. It’s meant to improve comfort and fit while supporting breathing therapy without invasive procedures.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 8–12 - NCT05629013Recruiting
After-action reviews to improve child welfare teams’ care
This study asks child welfare teams and families to review what happened in their team planning meetings, to help improve how services get connected. It may help strengthen the way support services are identified and linked for children in ongoing child welfare cases.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT04712461Recruiting
Support program to reduce therapist burnout
This trial tests whether adding specific implementation supports can reduce burnout in therapists who provide evidence-based care for children who have experienced trauma. It may help therapists feel more supported while delivering these child trauma treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 3–99 - NCT04857775Recruiting
Test a parent-training app for infants and toddlers
This study tests a web and mobile program that supports parents with training for their child’s early development. It uses parent sessions over about 10–12 weeks and includes a small blood sample to help researchers measure effects.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT05457569Recruiting
Parent support program for babies at high brain risk
This study checks whether a coordinated parent support program delivered after NICU (and after discharge) is practical and helpful. It gathers feedback through interviews with parents and professionals to improve how care and parenting support are organized.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05862246Recruiting
Kids with foot or leg pain and normal leg function
This trial looks at children who have tightness, foot pain, and/or leg pain, as seen in a pediatric orthopedic clinic. The goal is to study this problem in children who otherwise seem healthy and do not have signs of a different underlying foot or medical condition.
TrondheimAges 4–16 - NCT05821140Recruiting
Assessing jaw and bite function in children with oral health issues
This study looks at how a child’s mouth, jaw, and biting function work in different dental and oral health situations. It may help clinicians better understand what support or treatments children need.
Clermont-FerrandAges 3–17 - 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 - NCT05440617Recruiting
Biobank for people having testicle-protecting cancer treatment
This study collects and stores biological samples from people who are planning to undergo OTC, a treatment used to help protect fertility during cancer therapy that can harm reproductive cells. It may help future research by providing researchers with tissue/blood samples linked to this treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–35
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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.