Clinical trials
Child clinical trials
Below are recruiting child clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 497 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07240571Recruiting
Family support program for caregivers and teens
This study tests a program designed to help families with teens aged 10-14. Caregivers and their adolescents will learn skills together to strengthen their relationship and cope with challenges.
ChisinauAges 10–14 - NCT06456762Recruiting
Text-messaging support for parents after child's ER visit
This study tests whether a text-messaging program can help parents support their child after a mental health emergency room visit. If you join, you'll receive texts with tips and resources to help your child transition to outpatient care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06535100Recruiting
Support for Mothers of Children with Disabilities
This study offers support for mothers whose children have moderate or severe mental disabilities. It takes place in Kastamonu, Turkey and aims to help both mothers and children.
Kastamonu, KastamonuAges 30–60 - NCT06989476Enrolling by invitation
Helping families get support through child checkups
This study looks at how to improve screenings that check how children ages 0-5 and their families are doing emotionally and socially. It aims to make it easier for families to get connected with helpful services.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07200531Recruiting
Can therapy change gut bacteria in women?
This trial studies whether psychotherapy can affect the bacteria living in your gut. It is for women aged 19 to 53 who are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or already in regular therapy.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–54 - NCT06886165Recruiting
New therapy for teens with multiple life problems
This trial tests a new therapy called AMBIT (Adaptive Mentalization-based Integrative Treatment) to help teens facing multiple challenges. It compares the new therapy to the usual care to see if it works and is practical.
Roskilde, Region SjællandAges 12–17 - NCT06725134Recruiting
Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4–12 - NCT05767658Recruiting
Online messages to support safer infant care
This study tests whether online social network posts and text messages can help pregnant people practice safer infant care after birth. It may help you feel more prepared about feeding and safe sleep.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07248501Recruiting
Bulgarian exercises for leg function in children
This study tests a type of exercise called Bulgarian exercises to see if they help improve leg function in children. If your child can walk and follow instructions, they may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–18 - NCT07248748Recruiting
Alexander technique for upper cross syndrome in teens
This study tests whether the Alexander Technique, a method that helps improve posture and reduce muscle tension, can help teenagers with upper cross syndrome (a common posture problem where the shoulders round forward and the head juts out). It may help them feel better and move more easily during school and daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 13–16 - NCT06923371Recruiting
Moms and babies health and well-being study
This study looks at how a cash support program can help mothers and babies in certain Appalachian areas. If you are in early pregnancy and live in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, or Tennessee, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06691022Enrolling by invitation
Smoking, stress, and behavior in children with disabilities
This study looks at how secondhand smoke and parent stress might affect challenging behaviors in children with mental disabilities. It uses a urine test to measure smoke exposure.
Tokat ProvinceAges 4–10 - NCT05502770Recruiting
Study IVF children from different frozen embryo preparation methods
This study looks at children who were born after frozen embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI) using different ways to prepare the uterus. It compares outcomes across the natural cycle, modified natural cycle, and artificial cycle methods, and needs parent agreement to join.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 6 months–1.5 years - 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 - NCT07366034RecruitingPhase 3
Testing nerandomilast for children with lung scarring
This trial tests a new oral medicine, nerandomilast, to see if it helps children and teens (ages 2 to under 18) who have a type of lung disease that causes scarring (interstitial lung disease). The study monitors how well patients tolerate the drug and whether it improves their breathing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–17 - NCT07379021Recruiting
Mindfulness training for children in the hospital
This study tests whether a mindfulness program (teaching calm focus and managing emotions) helps children feel better during a hospital stay. Your child would learn simple exercises to cope with stress and emotions.
ErzurumAges 7–11 - NCT06352463Recruiting
Social anxiety treatment for child and parent together
This study tests a therapy for social anxiety that involves both the child and a parent. It aims to help children and teens who struggle with social anxiety by working together with their parent in treatment sessions.
Delft, South HollandAges 8–16 - NCT07473024Recruiting
Brain wave guided anesthesia and child behavior
This trial studies whether special brain wave monitoring during anesthesia can help improve children's behavior after surgery. It is for children ages 3 to 10 having certain types of surgery that last more than an hour.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 3–10 - NCT06074068Recruiting
Support for fathers to reduce family violence and help children
This study tests a program for fathers who have had a recent incident of intimate partner violence (IPV). The goal is to see if the program can reduce violence in the home and improve children's emotional well-being.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety Planning to Help Children with Suicidal Thoughts
This study tests a new way to help elementary school children who are having thoughts of suicide. Researchers will work with your child and your family to create a safety plan—a personalized guide for staying safe during difficult moments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT07327060Recruiting
Camera-Assisted Parent Training for Children's Teeth
This study tests whether teaching parents with a small intraoral camera can help improve their child's toothbrushing habits. It focuses on children ages 5–7 who have a new permanent molar coming in.
AydinAges 5–7 - NCT07564635Recruiting
Roots for Life: Mental Health Support in Schools
This study tests a program designed to strengthen mental health and well-being in school communities across Chile and Ecuador. Researchers will work with children, teachers, and parents to understand how the program helps kids feel better emotionally and socially.
Achao, ChiloeAges 5 years+ - NCT07589218Recruiting
Ankle Flexibility and Looseness in Young Basketball Players
This study measures how flexible your child's ankles are during weight-bearing activities and checks if loose ligaments (the bands that support joints) play a role. Researchers want to understand ankle flexibility in young basketball players aged 8–15 to help prevent injuries.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 8–15 - NCT07573085Recruiting
Online emotion regulation therapy for adolescents who self-injure
This trial tests an online therapy program designed to help teenagers aged 13–17 who have hurt themselves learn better ways to manage difficult emotions. A parent or caregiver will also participate in the program to provide support.
StockholmAges 13–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 497 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.