Pediatrics & Child Health Clinical Trials Update: Week 13, 2026

Published March 29, 2026 — 5 trials covered

By Victor Lafforgue, Founder of TrialsAlert. Blog posts are AI-drafted from ClinicalTrials.gov source data and reviewed by the editorial team. See our editorial policy for details.

OM-85 in Paediatric Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections With Wheezing Lower Respiratory Illness

This study is exploring whether OM-85, a medicine taken by mouth, can help prevent repeated respiratory infections in young children who have wheezing illnesses. The trial includes children from 6 months to 5 years old and is taking place across several European countries. If OM-85 proves effective, it could mean fewer infections and better daily health for children who often get these lung problems.

Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Immunogenicity and Safety of Inactived Split Influenza Vaccine in Healthy Korea Infants

This trial is testing a new flu vaccine designed for healthy infants between 6 months and under 3 years old in South Korea. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and helps the immune system fight the flu. Success in this study could lead to more vaccine options, helping protect young children from flu and its complications.

Talk With Me Baby: Leveraging Well-Child Care to Enhance the Early Home Language Environment

This study is looking at a program that supports parents during routine doctor visits to help improve young children’s language skills. It focuses on children with delays or developmental concerns and is recruiting families in the United States. If the program works, it could help children develop better language abilities by using regular healthcare visits as a chance to provide extra support at home.

Building Cognitive Resilience to Vaccine Misinformation Using AI: Evidence From a Randomised Trial

This trial is testing an artificial intelligence tool and social media materials to help parents and caregivers in the UK understand childhood vaccinations better. The aim is to reduce confusion and misinformation about vaccines so that families can make informed decisions. The study plans to include 1000 participants and hopes to improve trust in vaccines among parents.

HomeStyles-2: Shaping HOME Environments and LifeSTYLES to Prevent Childhood Obesity

This research involves an online program designed to help families create healthier home environments for children aged 6 to 11 years. It focuses on supporting parents to encourage better eating and activity habits to lower the risk of obesity. The study finished enrolling nearly 460 families in the United States, and its results will help guide future efforts to prevent childhood obesity.

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