Pediatrics & Child Health Clinical Trials Update: Week 16, 2026

Published April 17, 2026 — 5 trials covered

By Victor Lafforgue, Founder of TrialsAlert

Parks & Pediatrics Fit Together

This study from Duke University is testing a community-based program designed to make treatment for childhood obesity easier to access and more effective. By combining educational materials with local park resources, the program aims to help around 400 children in the United States develop healthier habits. If successful, families could find it simpler to get support for managing obesity in children close to home.

Reducing Asthma Attacks in Disadvantaged School Children With Asthma

Researchers at the University of Colorado, Denver are exploring two school-based programs to help children aged 5 to 12 in disadvantaged communities better manage their asthma. The goal is to reduce asthma attacks and missed school days by providing more support through schools and local communities. This study could lead to improved quality of life and school attendance for many children struggling with asthma.

Multi-Modal Digital Interventions for Adolescent Weight Management

This trial in Taiwan is testing a digital program that uses artificial intelligence coaching and interactive sessions to support overweight and obese teens aged 12 to 18 in managing their weight. Over three months, participants receive biweekly sessions, with follow-ups to track progress. If effective, this approach might offer a convenient and engaging way for adolescents to adopt healthier habits and reduce weight stigma.

A Primary Care Based Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity Among Low-income Latino Children

The University of California, San Francisco is studying a behavioral program delivered through primary care to help prevent obesity in low-income Latino infants and toddlers. The program focuses on improving feeding, reducing screen time, and encouraging better sleep habits. Simple coaching and text message support could provide families with practical tools to promote healthy growth early in life.

Chrononutrition in Preterm Infants: a Randomised Controlled Trial of Time-matched Breast Milk Feeding and Its Effects on Sleep and Circadian Development

This Swiss study is investigating whether feeding breast milk to preterm infants according to the time it was expressed can improve sleep patterns and brain development. The trial includes babies born between 32 and 36 weeks and aims to support healthier sleep rhythms through this feeding method. Positive results could offer an easy change to help preterm infants develop better sleep and early brain function.

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