Clinical trials
Early Child Development clinical trials
Below are recruiting early child development clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07762729Enrolling by invitation
Gut bacteria and metabolic health in children over 3 years
This study looks at how the bacteria in the gut (gut microbiota) relate to metabolic health in children over a 3-year period. By participating, you will help researchers understand early development, and you'll receive regular health check-ups.
Yiyang, HunanAges birth–3 years - NCT06379971RecruitingPhase 1
Choline for cannabis use in pregnancy
This trial tests whether taking choline (a vitamin-like nutrient) during pregnancy can help protect the baby's brain development in women who use cannabis. It aims to understand if choline supplementation can reduce potential risks linked to cannabis use.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT03641092Recruiting
Parenting program to improve kindergarten readiness
This trial tests a parenting support program for new parents of very young babies, with the goal of helping children be more ready for kindergarten. You may be a good match if you and your baby are able to attend one of the study sites and meet the basic baby and language requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 3 months - NCT06389084Recruiting
Parents together: supporting healthy habits in children
This study helps parents learn ways to encourage healthy habits in their children. It is for families already in the TARGet Kids! study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 2–5 - NCT07418528Recruiting
Understanding early development in infants and toddlers
This study looks at how infants and toddlers develop, comparing children with different medical histories (like prematurity, genetic conditions, or developmental delays) to typically developing children. Your child will take part in a play-based developmental assessment, and you'll share basic health information.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 2 weeks–3.5 years - 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 - NCT06471816Recruiting
A kindergarten program to support children's mental health
This study tests a simple conversation-based program in kindergartens to support young children's emotional well-being. If your child is in their third last year of kindergarten, you may be able to join.
BergenAges 2–3 - NCT05834907Recruiting
Parents of young kids in Early Head Start programs
This study supports parents whose children are in (or can join) Early Head Start in parts of Pennsylvania. It tests a parent program (“Hands and Hearts Together”) delivered in Spanish or English and may help families with parenting support.
College Park, MarylandAges 8 months+ - NCT06278428Recruiting
Epilepsy in Infants: Genes and Disease Course
This study looks at children with severe epilepsy that starts before age 2. It aims to understand how different gene changes affect the disease and how it progresses over time.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges Up to 1.9 years - NCT04026386Recruiting
Early intervention program for preschool children with developmental delays
This trial tests a structured, center-based early intervention program for preschoolers with developmental disorders. It may help children build skills and support development through guided activities and testing at the research site.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–5 - 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 - NCT06479278Recruiting
Talk With Me Baby for early language development
This study tests a program called Talk With Me Baby, which coaches parents on talking with their infants to help boost their early language skills during regular well-child checkups. It is for caregivers who speak English and have a healthy full-term baby up to 9 months old.
Kansas City, KansasAges birth–9 months - NCT05709392Recruiting
Delayed cord clamping and early skin-to-skin for early babies
This trial studies whether waiting longer before clamping the umbilical cord and starting early skin-to-skin contact can be done safely for babies born between 30 and 35 weeks by vaginal birth. It may help support breathing, circulation, and overall early newborn care.
LinköpingAges 7 months–8 months - NCT07315009Recruiting
Active Fundament: Improving early childhood care
This study looks at how to make early childhood education and care better for children. It focuses on children and the professionals who work with them.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 2 years+ - NCT06560255RecruitingPhase 3
Fish oil in pregnancy to prevent childhood asthma
This study tests if taking fish oil during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood asthma. If you have low omega-3 levels, you may be randomly assigned to receive fish oil or a placebo.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06570889RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D in pregnancy to prevent early childhood asthma
This trial tests if taking extra vitamin D during pregnancy can prevent asthma in young children. It is for pregnant women in Denmark who already have certain healthy fat levels in their blood.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06026969Recruiting
Study on Lyme disease and baby development after pregnancy exposure
This study looks at how Lyme disease during pregnancy might affect a baby's development. It involves questionnaires and possibly an MRI of the baby's brain, done at a visit or remotely.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05778669Recruiting
Follow-up study for KeySteps early intervention families
This study checks in with children and families who took part in the earlier KeySteps@JC program during school year 2018–19. It helps the researchers understand what happened over time and what the early support may have changed for children.
Hong KongAges 6–13 - NCT07153198Recruiting
Parenting program for child social-emotional growth
This study tests a parenting program called VIPP-SD designed to help parents support their young child’s social and emotional development. It may be a good fit if you are the parent of a child aged 2 to 6 and want to learn new ways to nurture their feelings and relationships.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 2–5 - NCT07296003Recruiting
Motor development study in preterm and full-term babies
This study looks at how babies born early or on time develop their motor skills. Researchers will watch videos of your baby's early movements and then ask you to fill out a questionnaire about their development when they are 18 to 36 months old.
Pardubice, CzechiaAges Up to 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 - NCT07346300Recruiting
We-Move With Windy: Gross Motor Skills for Kids
This study tests a program to help young children (ages 3-5) develop gross motor skills like running and jumping, with a focus on families where the mother has a higher body mass index (BMI over 30). The goal is to see if the program improves physical activity and motor development.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 3 years+ - NCT03307317Recruiting
Testing brain signaling in infants at early risk
This study looks at how the brain “mirrors” or responds to actions, with the goal of finding early signs of neurodevelopmental disorders. It includes healthy adults and infants, and infants who may be at risk, to compare brain patterns early on.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 9 months–65 years - NCT05440617Recruiting
Biobank for people having testicle-protecting cancer treatment
This study collects and stores biological samples from people who are planning to undergo OTC, a treatment used to help protect fertility during cancer therapy that can harm reproductive cells. It may help future research by providing researchers with tissue/blood samples linked to this treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for early child development?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting early child development 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 early child development 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 early child development 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.