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Child Behavior clinical trials and research

• 12Clinical trials
• 5NIH research projects
• 6Countries

Newest Child Behavior clinical trials

All recruiting trials (12)

• Feel Good life skills program to boost school climate and well-being in French 4th–5th graders

  This intervention tests whether a playful, interactive life skills program can improve school climate and children's well-being in French 4th and 5th graders.

  Recruiting Université Paris Cité · Paris · NCT07804940

• Teacher-delivered mental health support for K–8 students in North Carolina

  This project tests whether training elementary and middle school teachers in North Carolina to deliver brief mental health support can help K–8 students with depression, anxiety, or behavior problems.

  Recruiting University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina · NCT06587230

• Helping schools implement evidence-based practices for child behavior

  This study is testing a new way to help elementary schools in Washington State better use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to support students' social and emotional needs after the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Recruiting University of Washington · Seattle, Washington · NCT06586723

• Improving mental health in young children through dialogue in kindergartens

  This study tests a new way of talking with kindergarten kids to see if it can help prevent mental health problems compared to regular teaching methods.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Haukeland University Hospital · Bergen and 2 other locations · NCT06471816

• Impact of extra sleep on overweight children and their learning

  This study is testing if giving extra sleep to mildly overweight children aged 6-9 can help them learn better and manage their weight.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of Copenhagen · Copenhagen and 2 other locations · NCT06341179

• Training dental teams to improve interactions with young children

  This project will test a day-long workshop that teaches dentists and dental staff behavior-management skills to help children ages 2–10 feel less scared and cooperate better during dental visits.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Florida · Fayetteville, Arkansas and 3 other locations · NCT06138405

• Telehealth parenting support for families in child welfare

  This study is testing whether telehealth parenting support can help parents of infants in the child welfare system just as much as traditional home visits.

  Recruiting University of Washington · Seattle, Washington · NCT06109766

• Effect of pelvis training on trunk control in children with cerebral palsy

  This study is testing if special training for the pelvis can help improve trunk control and movement in children with cerebral palsy.

  Recruiting Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Chicago, Illinois · NCT05805410

• Community health worker intervention for child behavior and parenting support

  This study is testing a new program that helps families with children aged 2 to 12 who have behavior problems or have experienced abuse by combining therapy with support from community health workers to see if it improves their situation.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Miami · Miami, Florida and 1 other locations · NCT05400434

• Effects of cognitive-behavioral programs on children's pain and anxiety during blood collection

  This study tests if using video games or a kaleidoscope can help reduce pain and anxiety for kids aged 8-10 during blood draws, while also looking at how their parents feel about the experience.

  Recruiting Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University · Karaman and 1 other locations · NCT05263297

• Early intervention program for preschoolers with ADHD

  This study is testing a new program that helps parents of preschoolers with ADHD learn strategies to manage their child's symptoms and improve their relationship, making it easier for families to get support.

  Recruiting Lehigh University · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · NCT04627415

• Comparing sedation methods for children's dental treatment

  This study is testing whether using medication or physical restraint is better for helping young children with dental anxiety get the dental care they need.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Universidade Federal de Goias · Goiânia, Goiás and 1 other locations · NCT04119180

NIH-funded research (5)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Prevention of Attachment Insecurity and Related Child Problems in Early Head Start

  A structured program tests whether teaching caregivers in high-risk families to respond sensitively can improve attachment, regulate physiology, and reduce behavior problems in young children.

  NIH research Univ of Maryland, College Park · College Park, United States · NIH-11377105

• Supporting secure attachment and healthy stress responses in young children

  A parenting program called Circle of Security–Parenting will be offered to families with young children in Early Head Start to help prevent insecure attachment, stress-related health problems, and behavior issues.

  NIH research Univ of Maryland, College Park · College Park, United States · NIH-11363877

• Supporting families to prevent child behavior challenges and promote healthy development

  This project helps families in Early Head Start programs learn ways to support their children's emotional security and prevent behavior challenges.

  NIH research Univ of Maryland, College Park · College Park, United States · NIH-11136874

• Improving secure attachment and reducing behavior problems in young children

  This study is looking at how to help families with young children, especially those facing challenges like low income and stress, by using a special program called Circle of Security – Parenting to strengthen their relationships and support their kids' emotional well-being.

  NIH research Univ of Maryland, College Park · College Park, United States · NIH-11090140

• Improving child attachment and behavior through parenting support

  This study is looking at how a special program called Circle of Security – Parenting can help parents and caregivers of young children, especially those facing tough situations, to build stronger emotional connections and support their kids' healthy development.

  NIH research Univ of Maryland, College Park · College Park, United States · NIH-10857347

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Quick answers

How many Child Behavior clinical trials are recruiting right now?

12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (7 trials), Brazil (1 trial), Norway (1 trial), Denmark (1 trial), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

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