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Infant Development

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31 US clinical trials · 18 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 2,120 participants

Screening for Autism in 9-Month-Olds by Measuring Social Visual Engagement

Emory University

NCT05916430

RECRUITING 1,700 participants

PANDA Gym: Automated Assessment of Neurodevelopment in Infants at Risk for Motor Disability

University of Pennsylvania

NCT04321200

RECRUITING NA 400 participants

Rosie the Chatbot: Leveraging Automated and Personalized Health Information Communication

University of Maryland, College Park

NCT06053515

RECRUITING 350 participants

Families Filming Infants Learning Movement

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

NCT06278961

RECRUITING NA 345 participants

Investigating Baby Behavior and Family Technology Use Study

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

NCT05781100

RECRUITING NA 243 participants

The Impact of Music Medicine on Preterm Brain Development and Behavior

Brigham and Women's Hospital

NCT06536296

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Intervening With Opioid-Dependent MothersMothers and Infants

University of Delaware

NCT04454645

RECRUITING NA 188 participants

Infant-Maternal Partnership and Cognitive Training Study for Preterm Infants

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT06335524

RECRUITING 100 participants

Babies' Brain Responses to Strangers

University of California Santa Cruz

NCT06550245

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

Walnuts as an Infant Solid Food for Health

Colorado State University

NCT07081698

RECRUITING 87 participants

Maternal Abdominal Morphology Assessment

University of Texas at Austin

NCT06784674

RECRUITING 80 participants

Behavioral Assessment Method Index

Ohio State University

NCT07291479

RECRUITING 70 participants

Measurement of Energy Metabolism in Infants

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

NCT02683473

RECRUITING NA 66 participants

Talk With Me Baby to Enhance the Early Home Language Environment

IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network

NCT06479278

RECRUITING 60 participants

Breastmilk in Response to a Bout of Exercise

Mayo Clinic

NCT06892483

RECRUITING 60 participants

Early Life Feeding Exposure and Infant Immune and Health Status.

University of Idaho

NCT05986539

RECRUITING 40 participants

Developmental Impacts of Microplastics Exposure in Early Life

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

NCT06107933

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Investigating Fit and Satisfaction of the Prone Positioner

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT06018064

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 4,232 participants

Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation

MDRC

NCT02069782

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 240 participants

Enfamil NeuroPro Study

University of Arizona

NCT06059209

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 120 participants

Association of Digital Aid Use With Infant Sleep and Maternal Mental Health

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

NCT06593236

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 102 participants

An Examination of Infants' Microbiome, Nutrition, and Development Study.

University of California, Davis

NCT03229863

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Baby Item Learning and Development Study

University of Miami

NCT04267302

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 8 participants

Pilot Study: A Telehealth Intervention for Caregivers of Infants With Early Signs of ADHD

University of California, Davis

NCT05903053

COMPLETED NA 260 participants

Growth and Safety Study of an Infant Formula for Healthy Term Infants

Building Block Nutritionals

NCT03331276

COMPLETED NA 245 participants

Infants Fed Extensively Hydrolyzed Casein-Based Infant Formulas

Abbott Nutrition

NCT04006236

COMPLETED NA 208 participants

The Impact of a Newborn Behavioral Intervention on the Mental Health of Mothers With Late Pre-Term Infants

Brigham and Women's Hospital

NCT03836430

COMPLETED NA 130 participants

Improving Infant Sleep Safety With the Electronic Health Record

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

NCT03662048

COMPLETED NA 119 participants

Differences Between the Bayley-II and the Bayley-III in Very Preterm Infants at 2 Years

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT01373177

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

Social Circumstances, Parenting Techniques, and Infant Development

New York State Psychiatric Institute

NCT02121496

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 35 participants

taVNS Paired With Bottle Feeding in Infants Failing Oral Feeds

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT04643808

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1

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

Reading the Infant Development Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 31 US studies indexed under Infant Development, and 18 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 58% 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 Infant Development shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 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 Infant Development is led by Brigham and Women's Hospital with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 31 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 Infant Development?

PlainTrial tracks 31 US clinical trials for Infant Development, of which 18 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Infant 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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