Clinical trials
Depression in Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting depression in children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 41 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06236919Recruiting
Virtual reality for emotional regulation in kids and teens
This study tests a virtual reality program designed to help children and teens learn to manage their emotions. It's offered in schools and aims to improve emotional regulation skills.
BarcelonaAges 10–16 - NCT06856057Recruiting
Support for caregivers and kids after injury
This study helps parents and young children cope with stress after a hospital stay for an injury. It tests a program to improve mental health for both caregivers and kids.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05809115Recruiting
Caregiver-Child Story Visits for Hospitalized Infants
This trial looks at whether a program that strengthens the caregiver-child “story” (how caregivers and young children connect and communicate) can improve early development outcomes. It is offered to caregivers of young hospitalized children at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06929208Recruiting
Music and heart rate during procedures
This trial studies how listening to music affects your heart rate and stress response during a procedure like surgery or a pain treatment. It may help you relax and feel more comfortable.
SingaporeAges 21–90 - NCT06139861Recruiting
Better Sleep Study
This study tests a program to help you sleep better. It is for people who are generally healthy and do not have serious medical or mental health conditions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT07722949Recruiting
A nurse-led program for caregivers of children with autism
This study tests a culturally adapted program where nurses help caregivers build skills to support a child with autism. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being for both the caregiver and the child.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT07083037Recruiting
Parent program to help kids' attention and behavior
This trial tests a program for mothers who have mild to moderate depression and whose child has attention or behavior problems. The program aims to improve both the mother's well-being and the child's behavior.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06716034Recruiting
Mood and diet pilot trial for teens with depression
This study tests whether a special diet can help improve mood in teens with depression. You and your parent will work together online with the study team.
Toronto, OntarioAges 11–17 - NCT07216638Enrolling by invitation
Better mental health care for kids in primary care
This trial studies how to better integrate mental health care into pediatric primary care clinics across Indiana. It involves surveys, interviews, and looking at patient records to understand and improve care for children.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 5 years+ - NCT06038721Recruiting
Unified Protocol for kids with emotional concerns
This trial tests a program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7–17 who have emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It aims to help kids and their parents learn skills to manage these feelings together.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 7–17 - NCT07020572Recruiting
Teen mood support program (iMATTER) in primary care
This study tests a group program to help teenagers with mild to moderate depression symptoms feel better. It takes place in primary care and uses a phone, computer, or tablet for activities.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - NCT07216326Recruiting
Depression help for Black and Latinx youth
This trial tests a program to help Black and Latinx teens and young adults with depression. It involves in-person sessions to learn coping skills and support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 15–20 - NCT07136584Recruiting
Support for caregiver wellbeing study
This study is testing a program to support the mental health of parents whose children are being treated for neuromuscular disorders or diabetes at the Royal Children's Hospital. If you are a parent able to fill out a consent form in English without an interpreter, you may be able to join.
Parkville, VictoriaAges Any age - NCT07151079Recruiting
Group therapy for trans teens feeling stressed
This study tests a group therapy program for teens who are trans or gender diverse and feeling stressed, anxious, or sad. The goal is to see if talking together in a group helps improve their well-being.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 12–17 - NCT06808204Recruiting
How ablation affects quality of life in kids with heart rhythm issues
This study looks at how a heart procedure called catheter ablation (which fixes irregular heartbeats) affects the quality of life of children aged 5–17. By joining, you'll help doctors learn if this treatment really helps kids feel better day-to-day.
BronAges 5–17 - NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depression in children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 41 recruiting depression in children 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 depression in children 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 depression in children 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.
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