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Child Development

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33 US clinical trials · 13 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 1,200 participants

CenteringParenting Clinical Intervention on Kindergarten Readiness in Early Childhood

Boston Medical Center

NCT03641092

RECRUITING 1,000 participants

Testing of Online Version of QAPS

Virginia Commonwealth University

NCT05905523

RECRUITING NA 400 participants

Impact Trial of Helping Educational Leaders Mobilize Evidence

University of Washington

NCT06586723

RECRUITING 360 participants

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Prenatal Effects Independent of Genetics

Columbia University

NCT07296107

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

A Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Sweet Beverage Consumption in Latino Children

University of California, San Francis

NCT04754269

RECRUITING NA 188 participants

Infant-Maternal Partnership and Cognitive Training Study for Preterm Infants

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT06335524

RECRUITING NA 180 participants

Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills

Stanford University

NCT05201534

RECRUITING Phase 1 140 participants

Maternal Choline Supplementation and Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Impact on Early Brain Development

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT06379971

RECRUITING NA 76 participants

PRT for Adolescents With High Functioning Autism

Stanford University

NCT05987761

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Embracing Morning BReakfast and Activity for Classroom Engagement

University of Illinois at Chicago

NCT06555627

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Supporting Infant Development Through Tummy Time, Positioning, and Limiting Baby Gear

University of Tennessee

NCT05878275

RECRUITING 40 participants

Pregnancy and Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure

Children's National Research Institute

NCT06026969

RECRUITING NA 10 participants

Promoting Health Through Play Program: Improving Parent and Child Outcomes

Yeshiva University

NCT06781840

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 24,000 participants

The Pittsburgh Study Early Childhood

University of Pittsburgh

NCT05444205

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 1,000 participants

Baby's First Years

University of California, Irvine

NCT03593356

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 540 participants

Using Structured Video Chat to Improve Relationships Between Young Children and Remote Grandparents

Lafayette College

NCT06071832

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 450 participants

A Study to Compare the Long-term Outcomes After Two Different Anaesthetics

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

NCT03089905

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 343 participants

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St. Joseph's Children Home Visiting Longitudinal Study

University of New Mexi

NCT05729945

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 199 participants

Evaluating a Strengths-based Community-grounded Intervention

University of Pennsylvania

NCT06701240

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 168 participants

Improving Maternal and Child Health Through Prenatal Fatty Acid Supplementation

University of Chicago

NCT02647723

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 132 participants

Mother-infant Bonding During COVID-19

Columbia University

NCT04531618

COMPLETED NA 1,356 participants

Back to ECE Safely With SAGE: Reducing COVID-19 Transmission in Hispanic and Low-income Preschoolers

Arizona State University

NCT05178290

COMPLETED 941 participants

The Role of Motion in Infants' Ability to Categorize

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

NCT00362076

COMPLETED NA 565 participants

Achieving My Potential: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Telephone-Based Developmental Care Coordination System

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT04118452

COMPLETED 419 participants

Home-Based Child Care Toolkit for Nurturing School-Age Children Study

Mathematica Policy Research

NCT06329778

COMPLETED Phase 1 351 participants

Safety and Effectiveness of Taking Choline Supplements During Pregnancy for Improving Infant Brain Development

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT00332124

COMPLETED Phase 1 216 participants

Choline Supplementation During Pregnancy: Impact on Attention and Social Withdrawal

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT03028857

COMPLETED 162 participants

Mental Health, Gender-Based Violence, and Stunting in Tanzania

Colorado State University

NCT06065293

COMPLETED NA 95 participants

Social Media-Based Parenting Program for Women With Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: Impact on Child Development

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT05400161

COMPLETED 90 participants

Comparing Rater Reliability of Familiar Practitioners to Blinded Coders

Columbia University

NCT03680157

COMPLETED Phase 1 32 participants

Evaluating the Effects of an Oral Protein Supplement on Children's Growth Patterns

TruHeight Vitamins

NCT06329388

COMPLETED NA 21 participants

Healthcare Providers as Trusted Messengers to Increase Receipt of Tax Credits Among Low-income Families

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT05612685

COMPLETED NA 7 participants

Resident Surveillance of Pediatric Patient Developmental Status at the Two Month Preventive Care Visit

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT00465361

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 4
Phase 3 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Child Development Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 33 US studies indexed under Child Development, and 13 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 39% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Child Development shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Child Development is led by Columbia University with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 33 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Child Development?

PlainTrial tracks 33 US clinical trials for Child Development, of which 13 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Child Development?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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