Clinical trials
Child clinical trials
Below are recruiting child clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 496 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05115968Recruiting
Study tonsil cell changes in children with sleep apnea
This study uses a lab method called single-cell sequencing to look at tiny cells from tonsil tissue in children. It compares children with obstructive sleep apnea to children without it, to better understand what’s happening in the throat and how it may relate to needing tonsil removal.
Hong KongAges 6–11 - NCT04980794Recruiting
Family conflict resolution program for two-caregiver families
This study tests a family conflict-resolution program to help reduce conflict and improve how families handle disagreements over time. It’s designed for families with two primary caregivers and a child age 4 to 17.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 4 years+ - NCT04069091Recruiting
Program to help mothers with depression during pregnancy or after birth
This trial studies a maternal depression prevention and early help program for people who screen positive for depression. It may help improve mental health during pregnancy or the postpartum period and support health for both parent and child.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges Any age - NCT05805410Recruiting
Trunk therapy in children with spastic cerebral palsy
This study looks at how special trunk (core) exercises or positioning affect movement and muscle control in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). It may help families understand which trunk-focused interventions improve function and comfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 4–12 - NCT07667738RecruitingPhase 2
Parent support program in Peru for parents of young children
This study tests a therapy program called CETA for parents in a specific area of Lima, Peru. It aims to help parents improve their mental health, which may also benefit their children ages 4 to 6.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT03426579Recruiting
Testing sedation monitoring during anesthesia for children’s throat surgery
This trial looks at whether a monitoring method for how deeply a child is sedated matches how the child’s reflexes react during intravenous anesthesia. It may help anesthesiologists keep children safer and more comfortable during direct laryngoscopy procedures using medications like dexmedetomidine and remifentanil.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 1 month–8 years - NCT05849155Recruiting
Talking study for teens with inherited cancer risk
This study looks at how parents and children communicate after learning about an inherited (genetic) cancer risk. It may help researchers find better ways to support families in these conversations.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–24 - NCT06157697Recruiting
Cash transfers to support exclusive breastfeeding in Brazil
This study tests if extra cash payments help mothers in São Paulo continue exclusive breastfeeding for six months. It is for healthy mothers who have just given birth and are already breastfeeding only.
São Paulo, ButantãAges 18–50 - NCT07170553Recruiting
Relationship building digital game for caregivers and kids
This study tests a digital game designed to strengthen the bond between caregivers and children. It may help improve communication and connection in your relationship.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 6 years+ - NCT07699159Recruiting
Youth mental health study
This study follows adolescents and young adults who are seeking or have sought mental health services to better understand different mental health conditions. It also includes their caregivers.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 11–24 - NCT07698158Recruiting
Growing Well Study: healthy growth study for young children
This study looks at how children aged 6 months to 4 years grow and develop. It involves families in Leeds, Doncaster, or East London. Researchers want to understand what supports healthy growth in early childhood.
Doncaster, West YorkshireAges 6 months–4 years - NCT03666052Enrolling by invitation
Study for kids with severe nearsightedness in Shanghai
This study registers children and teens in Shanghai who have significant nearsightedness, to better track eye health over time. It may help researchers understand why high myopia develops and how to prevent or monitor complications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4–18 - NCT06666829Recruiting
Personalized rehab with robotics for kids with developmental disabilities
This trial tests a personalized rehabilitation plan that uses new technology and robotic devices to help children and teens with developmental disabilities. The goal is to see if combining these tools can improve daily skills and quality of life.
Genova, GenovaAges 5–21 - NCT06695663Recruiting
Training and trials to improve child mental health referrals
This study tests a training program for primary care providers (PCCs) and a referral process for parents of young children (ages 3-8). It aims to help families get the right mental health support for their child.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT06698705Recruiting
EEG study of remimazolam anesthesia in children
This trial studies brain activity (EEG) in children receiving remimazolam, a type of anesthesia. It aims to understand how the drug affects the brain during surgery.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 1–12 - NCT07540923Recruiting
Mindfulness training for pregnant teens: fear, bonding, and breastfeeding
This study teaches pregnant teenagers a mindfulness technique (learning to focus your mind calmly) to help reduce fear about childbirth, strengthen bonding with their baby after birth, and support breastfeeding. You'd attend training sessions with your partner over several weeks.
Malatya, MalatyaAges 15–19 - NCT06379971RecruitingPhase 1
Choline for cannabis use in pregnancy
This trial tests whether taking choline (a vitamin-like nutrient) during pregnancy can help protect the baby's brain development in women who use cannabis. It aims to understand if choline supplementation can reduce potential risks linked to cannabis use.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT07283458Recruiting
Testing language learning in children in child psychiatry
This trial uses a tablet app to test how well children in child psychiatry services understand language and learn. It aims to better understand their needs and improve care.
ParisAges 3–7 - NCT06309329Enrolling by invitation
Strength at Home for Veteran Parents: A Study
This study tests a program called Strength at Home for veteran parents. It helps improve parenting and reduce stress for veterans with PTSD who have a child between 3 and 12 years old.
Temple, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06493357Recruiting
Improving HIV testing and care for mothers and babies in Malawi
This study is testing a new way to find and treat HIV in pregnant women and new mothers in Malawi. It may help prevent passing HIV from mother to baby.
Lilongwe, Central RegionAges 16 years+ - NCT06042803Recruiting
Study on medicine levels in breastmilk
This study looks at how medicines pass into breastmilk. It helps understand the safety of medications while breastfeeding. If you take medicine and breastfeed, this study may be an option for you.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06358872RecruitingPhase 4
Azithromycin for child survival in Niger
This study tests if giving azithromycin to women and young children in rural Niger can reduce deaths and track antibiotic resistance. It aims to improve child survival in communities where access to healthcare is limited.
NiameyAges 1 month–4.9 years - 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+ - NCT06448520Recruiting
Muscle power sprint test in children
This study is measuring how fast and powerful kids' legs are during a short sprint test. Researchers want to collect normal values from healthy children so doctors can compare results in the future.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 5–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 496 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.