Because of vague study objectives and lack of reasonable selection and application of modern scientific research methods

the development and promotion of pediatric tuina has been restricted to a certain extent. The evaluations of specific efficacy and overall effectiveness on pediatric tuina are 2 major issues in the related clinical studies.On the basis of the characteristics of pediatric tuina and the specialties of its clinical studies

this paper discussed and analyzed the possible difficulties which might be encountered in pediatric tuina’ s clinical researches

including research design type

blinding

control group and outcome measurements selection for the evaluation of therapeutic effect. This paper aimed to provide methodological discussion and suggestions for clinical research

which may promote the overall level of clinical studies in the area of pediatric tuina.