Clinical trials
Development and Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting development and health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 163 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06810570Recruiting
How mobile devices affect young children's health
This study looks at how using mobile devices like phones and tablets affects young children’s growth and health. It may help families understand how screen time impacts development.
SheffieldAges 3–4 - NCT00959270Recruiting
Long-term study for adults who choose to participate
This study follows adults over time to learn more about health and how people change as they age. It may be helpful if you’re looking to contribute to research, as long as you meet the basic participation and eligibility rules.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06046989Recruiting
Building emotional awareness and mental health in parenting
This study tests a program to help parents with high levels of depression, anxiety, or anger learn skills to manage their emotions and support their child's mental health. It includes brain scans to see how the program might work.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–65 - NCT07440355Enrolling by invitation
Light therapy for postpartum depression and baby development
This study looks at how light therapy for mothers with postpartum depression might affect their baby's development. It involves babies born to mothers who are already part of a larger postpartum depression treatment study.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges Any age - NCT07204613Enrolling by invitation
Baby Water Play for Development
This study tests if early aquatic stimulation helps babies develop motor and cognitive skills. It involves water classes twice a week for infants 3–7 months old.
Diamantina, Minas GeraisAges 3 months–7 months - NCT05202106Recruiting
Digital support for healthier child development in Peru
This study tests whether digital (phone or app) support can improve children’s health and development in a specific area of Peru. You may be eligible if you live in the study area, but not if you have a qualifying disability, are moving away, or are already using the Cuna Mas program.
LimaAges 3 months–9 months - NCT03986021Recruiting
Track puberty, hormones, and periods across early teen years
This study follows girls before and after their first period to measure how reproductive hormones and menstrual cycles change over time. It may help researchers understand who is at higher risk for hormone and period problems, like PCOS.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 8–65 - NCT05868408Recruiting
Whey formula for healthy full-term infants – growth and comfort
This study tests whether a special partially-digested whey formula is as good as standard formula for healthy full-term babies. It looks at how babies grow and how well they tolerate the formula.
Cavite CityAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07261254Recruiting
Baby Bonus: Support for families with newborns
This study tests if providing monthly payments and support to new parents can improve the health and well-being of their babies. If you live in San Mateo County and your baby is healthy and on Medicaid, you might be able to join.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges birth+ - NCT05259150Enrolling by invitation
Health for Hearts program for Black adults
This study is testing a community health program aimed at improving heart health. It is designed specifically for Black adults and looks at whether the program is helpful for people like you.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07054866Recruiting
Rural autistic kids & language support study
This study is for autistic children or those with language delays, as well as their siblings or cousins, living in rural areas. It aims to help them express themselves better. Typically-developing children are also welcome as a comparison group.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 2 years+ - NCT07636291Recruiting
Training healthcare workers to counsel patients on physical activity
This study trains primary care doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to better counsel patients about exercise and sitting time. If you work in a primary health clinic, this trial may help you learn new counseling skills that could benefit your patients.
São José dos Pinhais, ParanáAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07306000Recruiting
CCP intervention study for preterm infants in NICU
This pilot study tests whether a CCP (comforting, calming, and positioning) intervention can improve the NICU environment and help preterm babies develop better. It is for very premature infants born before 32 weeks or weighing under 3.3 pounds.
Matsumoto, NaganoAges 1 hour–1 week - NCT07064915Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Financial help for parents during pregnancy
This study tests a program that combines medical care with financial support to see if it helps parents feel less stressed, improves pregnancy outcomes, and supports healthy baby development. If you are expecting a baby and get care at certain clinics, you may be able to join.
Harbor City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06575582Recruiting
Digital navigators for mental health apps
This trial tests if a digital navigator can help you learn to use mental health apps. It aims to improve your skills and comfort with these tools.
Brandenburg an der Havel, BrandenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04948658Recruiting
Freezing ovarian tissue to protect future fertility
This study looks at storing ovarian (ovary) tissue by freezing it for people at higher risk of losing fertility. It may help preserve options for having biological children later, especially for certain genetic conditions, cancer-related risks, or planned gonad removal.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–35 - NCT06786871Enrolling by invitation
ARTLifeLine: A study of IVF family health and development
This study follows people who have had or plan to have IVF treatment to understand the long-term health and development of their families. You may be able to join if you have IVF medical records available.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges birth–50 years - NCT07349966Enrolling by invitation
Biopsy effects on children born after genetic testing
This study compares children born after preimplantation genetic testing with a small biopsy of the embryo to those born without such testing. It aims to see if the biopsy affects a child's health and development during their first year of life.
Milan, MilanoAges Up to 5 years - 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 - NCT07485673Recruiting
Teens health and activity study
This study looks at the health and activity needs of teenagers in Ecuador. It involves answering questions about your lifestyle and may include physical activity. It's a chance to help researchers understand how to support teen health.
Quito, PichinchaAges 14–19 - NCT06067529Recruiting
Study on the health effects of early menopause
This study follows women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) over time to understand how it affects their health. Researchers will collect samples and track health changes to learn more about the condition and its long-term effects.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 10–65 - NCT06754696Recruiting
Testing a blood protein in children with and without infection
This study looks at a specific blood protein level in children from birth to age 17. It compares healthy children and those with sepsis to see if the protein changes during infection.
NantesAges Up to 17 years - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for development and health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 163 recruiting development and health 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 development and health 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 development and health 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.