Clinical trials
Developmental Delay clinical trials
Below are recruiting developmental delay clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 32 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07524192Recruiting
Online training program for teachers supporting autistic children
This study tests an online training program designed to help kindergarten and elementary school teachers better support autistic children and children with developmental delays in their classrooms. The program teaches practical strategies teachers can use every day.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT07369960Recruiting
Brain stimulation and language training for children with language delay
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with language exercises can help children with global developmental delay who have trouble speaking. It's for children aged 2 to 5 with a confirmed language delay, and no other major conditions like epilepsy or autism.
Jishou, HunanAges 2–5 - NCT07227974Recruiting
Comparing therapy approaches for toddlers with delays
This study compares different ways speech-language therapists work with toddlers who have developmental delays. It aims to find the best approach to help your child communicate better. Your child must be getting Early Intervention services in Illinois and have at least 7 months of eligibility left.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 1 year–2.7 years - NCT04815889Recruiting
Early help for preschool children with developmental or behavior concerns
This trial tests an early detection and support program for preschool children who show developmental delays or behavior and self-regulation challenges. It may help by starting support sooner and targeting everyday communication, behavior, and functioning needs.
Eksjö, Jönköping CountyAges 1.5 years–6 years - NCT05527080Recruiting
Study brain and movement development in healthy infants
This study looks at how infants’ movement (motility) and early thinking (cognition) develop over time. It may help researchers better understand normal development in healthy babies.
HelsinkiAges 5 months–2.2 years - NCT07800689Recruiting
Aromatherapy training for carers of children with developmental delay
This study teaches carers of children with global developmental delay how to use aromatherapy (essential oils) at home. It aims to see if the training helps carers support their children's well-being and whether the program is practical and helpful for daily care.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06771284Recruiting
Helping young children with behavior challenges
This study looks at understanding and improving problem behavior in young children with developmental delays. If your child is between birth and 5 years old, has a developmental delay, and shows problem behavior, you and your early intervention professional can be coached by researchers to help your child.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges birth–5 years - NCT07505381Recruiting
Parent training for child behavior (ages 0-12)
This study tests two parent training programs (HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5) that teach skills to help manage young children's disruptive behavior. It's for caregivers or professionals who speak English or Spanish and care for a child up to 12 years old.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07493096Recruiting
Intensive therapy program for children with brain-based conditions
This trial tests an intensive therapy program designed to help children with brain-based conditions like cerebral palsy or autism improve their skills in movement, thinking, and daily activities. The program runs for 2 weeks with daily sessions, and researchers will check for changes in your child's abilities.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 4–12 - NCT06458959Enrolling by invitation
Web-based care planning guide for parents in early intervention
This study is testing a new web-based guide to help parents and caregivers make care plans for their child in early intervention. If you join, you'll use the guide and share your feedback to see if it's useful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT07420829Recruiting
Emotions and development in preschoolers
This study looks at how emotions and thinking skills develop in children aged 3 to 6 who go to preschool. The goal is to understand what affects a child's growth and to find better ways to support them.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 3–6 - NCT06541782Recruiting
Creative arts therapy for children with intellectual disabilities
This study explores whether creative arts activities (like drawing, music, or dance) can help children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their mothers feel closer and more connected. You and your child would take part in fun, creative sessions together.
HaifaAges 3–7 - NCT06181149Recruiting
Stuttering and how the brain predicts speech sounds
This study uses brain imaging and stimulation to understand how people who stutter process speech sounds. It may help explain why stuttering happens and guide future treatments.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 3 years+ - NCT06027645Recruiting
Crawling therapy for very premature infants
This trial tests if early crawling practice on a special skate can help very premature babies at risk for developmental problems. It aims to improve their movement and brain development.
ParisAges 9 months–10 months - NCT07845825RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Aprepitant for CLIFAHDD syndrome
This trial tests a drug called aprepitant to see if it can help people with CLIFAHDD, a rare genetic condition that affects movement and development. The study will check if the drug is safe and if it improves symptoms.
San Antonio, TexasAges 6 months+ - NCT06566066Recruiting
Thyroid hormone resistance patient registry
This study creates a registry for people with thyroid hormone resistance caused by specific genetic mutations. It helps doctors collect data to better understand and treat the condition.
BerlinAges Any age - NCT06625255RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Promoting playfulness study for parents of young children
This trial tests an online program to help parents encourage playfulness in their 2- to 5-year-old children. It may benefit parents whose children do not have major disabilities.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07695610Recruiting
Studying unknown movement disorders in children in Vietnam
This trial is for children in Vietnam who have a movement disorder with an unknown cause. Researchers want to learn more by doing genetic testing, which might help find better treatments or answers for families.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh CityAges Up to 18 years - NCT07424846RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Xylitol gum to prevent gum disease and early birth
This trial tests if chewing xylitol gum during pregnancy can reduce gum disease and preterm birth. You would chew gum after meals and attend dental visits and follow-ups.
LilongweAges Any age - NCT07329257Recruiting
Project PENGUIN: Study of rare brain development disorders
This study looks at rare and ultra-rare conditions that affect brain development. It aims to learn more about what causes these conditions. You may join if you or your child have a diagnosed or suspected neurogenetic disorder.
Columbia, MissouriAges Up to 99 years - NCT07132411Recruiting
Talk With Me Baby: Boosting early home language
This study helps parents talk more with their babies during regular checkups to support language development. It is for healthy full-term babies under 2 months old whose families speak English and/or Spanish.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1 day–2 years - NCT07038239Recruiting
MORC2 gene mutation study for nerve and brain conditions
This study looks at how changes in the MORC2 gene relate to nerve or brain development problems. It may help doctors better understand these conditions and improve care.
BesançonAges 4 years+ - NCT06423664Recruiting
Study on child development after cannabis use in pregnancy
This study looks at how cannabis (marijuana) use during pregnancy might affect a child's development. If you used cannabis while pregnant and gave birth to a healthy baby at full term, you and your child may be able to join.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges Up to 1 week
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for developmental delay?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 32 recruiting developmental delay 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 developmental delay 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 developmental delay 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.