Clinical trials
Childhood clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 422 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06719102Recruiting
Support for mothers and caregivers with new babies
This study looks at how mothers and other caregivers can help their babies grow and thrive. You and your baby would be videotaped during some play and feeding sessions to understand your interactions better.
Austin, TexasAges birth–90 years - NCT06381414Recruiting
Childhood early oral aging: causes and effects on teeth
This study looks at why some young children have early signs of oral aging and how it affects their bite. It aims to find the causes and possible consequences for kids ages 3 to 6.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 3–6 - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 15–20 - NCT06297005Recruiting
E-cigarette use in pregnancy and child health study
This study looks at how using e-cigarettes during pregnancy might affect children's health. If you are pregnant, smoke or vape, or are a non-smoker, you may be able to join and help us learn more.
DublinAges 18–46 - NCT07189104Recruiting
SAGA program for toddlers' language and social growth
This study looks at whether a program called SAGA can help toddlers in Swedish-speaking childcare in Finland with their language and social-emotional skills. It's designed for children aged 11 to 36 months.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 11 months–3 years - NCT07469787Recruiting
Transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology care study
This study looks at how to improve the shift from pediatric to adult rheumatology care for young people with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. It aims to understand how healthcare services can better support this transition.
Le Kremlin-BicêtreAges 18 years+ - NCT06455800Recruiting
Severe lung disease in childhood
This study looks at severe lung disease in children. It may help doctors better understand and treat these conditions.
OdenseAges 1 day–18 years - NCT05670262Recruiting
Study vitamin D and gut bacteria in childhood allergies
This study looks at how gut bacteria (microbiome) and vitamin D levels in newborns may influence whether children develop allergies. It starts with newborn babies and aims to better understand what early factors could predict allergic diseases.
TaichungAges birth–1 year - NCT07160530Recruiting
Healthy Children, Healthy Communities: A rural child care meal program
This study tests a program to help family child care homes in rural areas serve healthier meals and snacks to preschoolers. It aims to improve kids' eating habits through community support and education.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 3 years+ - NCT06816225Recruiting
Sleep and Baby Development in Early Childhood
This study looks at how sleep might be linked to a baby's development, like how they move and learn. Researchers will follow healthy babies born at term to see if sleep patterns affect their growth over time.
PortoAges 2–4 - NCT04993859Recruiting
Testing how chemotherapy affects kids’ urinary markers
This study looks at urinary (bladder and urine) measurements in children who previously had cancer and were treated with certain chemotherapy drugs. It may help researchers understand how past chemotherapy can affect bladder function and related health markers over time.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 5–13 - NCT07219992Recruiting
Parent-led treatment for teens with anxiety
This study tests a program that helps parents learn ways to support their teenager who has an anxiety disorder, like social anxiety or panic attacks. The goal is to see if this parent-based approach can reduce the teen's anxiety without the teen needing to attend therapy sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–17 - NCT07191782Recruiting
Testing the PRAISE with Coaching Program in Schools
This study tests a program called PRAISE that helps teachers support students' social and emotional skills. It may help your child feel more connected and do better in school.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06530875Enrolling by invitation
Understanding vaccine concerns in pregnant women
This study looks at why some pregnant women might be unsure about getting vaccines. It aims to understand their concerns so that doctors and nurses can better support them.
VanAges 18–45 - NCT07129616Recruiting
Remote monitoring for childhood asthma
This study tests if remote monitoring tools can help manage asthma in children and young people. It aims to see if tracking symptoms and medication use from home improves care.
EdinburghAges 5–17 - NCT07118072Recruiting
Online therapy for childhood trauma and depression symptoms
This study will test if a special online therapy program, called i-STAIR, can help people who had a tough childhood and are now dealing with some depression symptoms. It focuses on building skills to manage emotions and relationships, all from the comfort of your home.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06732310Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Prenatal and early childhood program to reduce child maltreatment
This study tests whether a program that starts during pregnancy and continues after birth can help reduce child abuse and neglect. It looks at how these programs work for mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 3 years+ - NCT06919952Recruiting
Workplace wellness study for early childhood educators
This study compares two programs to improve early childhood educators' well-being: one focuses on building resilience at work, and the other on increasing physical activity. If you work in a child care center, you may be able to join.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT07154836Enrolling by invitation
Mobile health tool to improve childhood vaccines in displaced families
This study is testing a mobile health (mHealth) program to improve childhood vaccination rates among displaced families in conflict-affected areas of Nigeria. If you are a caregiver for a young child or pregnant, living in an IDP camp, you may be able to help researchers see if a phone-based tool makes it easier to get vaccines on time.
Jere, Borno StateAges 1.9 years–1.9 years - NCT06821035Recruiting
The THRIVE Study: Building Healthy Skills for Teens
This study tests a program to help teens ages 11 to 14 who have had tough experiences learn healthy ways to cope. It involves both the teen and a parent or caregiver, and uses a smartphone app to make it easy to take part.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 11–14 - NCT07653347Recruiting
Infant RSV immunity study
Researchers want to study how infants naturally fight RSV infections. You and your baby may join if your baby is born in April, May, June, September, October, or November at BC Women's Hospital or a nearby hospital.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges Up to 6 months - NCT06609824Recruiting
Learn to Dare program for teen anxiety
This trial tests a program called 'Learn to Dare' to help teenagers manage anxiety. It is for teens who have anxiety symptoms but are not currently in treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 8–18 - NCT06898918Enrolling by invitation
Mothers' feeding habits and kids' eating and tooth health
This study looks at how mothers control their child's eating, how the child eats, and whether it relates to early childhood cavities. It may help families understand what affects their preschooler's dental health.
CairoAges 3–5 - NCT06957509Recruiting
Saliva test to predict cavities in 3-year-olds
This study looks at proteins in the spit of 3-year-old children to see if they can help doctors better predict which kids might get cavities. The goal is to improve how we assess cavity risk at a young age.
StockholmAges 3–3
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 422 recruiting childhood 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 childhood 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 childhood 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.