Clinical trials
Caregiver Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting caregiver mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 74 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06934954Recruiting
Emotion Skills Program for Early Teens
This program teaches young teens (ages 10-15) and their parents simple skills to handle difficult emotions. It is not for children who are in immediate danger or have severe learning problems.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT07164768Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and mood in kids with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects thinking skills and emotional health in children, teens, and young adults. Both the young person and one of their parents will answer questions together.
Pune, MaharashtraAges 10–21 - NCT07119710Recruiting
Telehealth support for rural dementia caregivers
This study tests if telehealth support can improve quality of life for family caregivers of people with dementia living in rural Texas. You would receive guidance and resources through video or phone calls from home.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT06989476Enrolling by invitation
Helping families get support through child checkups
This study looks at how to improve screenings that check how children ages 0-5 and their families are doing emotionally and socially. It aims to make it easier for families to get connected with helpful services.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06963554Recruiting
Does Project Support help families after trauma?
This study tests a program called Project Support to help families deal with trauma. If you're a caregiver looking for trauma services for your 6-to-13-year-old child, and you can do telehealth sessions, this may be a good fit.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 6–13 - NCT06941831Recruiting
Early childhood development program in Rwanda
This study looks at a program that helps families with young children (birth to 3 years) in Rwanda. It tests how well a digital dashboard supports caregivers and community workers who deliver early childhood development activities.
Kigali, KigaliAges 18 years+ - NCT06876246Recruiting
Family Check-Up Online for parents of teens aged 11–14
This trial tests an online program to help parents support their 11- to 14-year-old child who may need extra school supports. You would join from home using your smartphone or email.
Eugene, OregonAges Any age - NCT06838689Recruiting
Comparing ways to involve people in pediatric, cancer, and serious illness research
This study compares two different methods for including patients, families, and clinicians in qualitative research about pediatric mental health, cancer screening, or serious illness. You can help by sharing your experiences and perspectives.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05701111Recruiting
School-based treatment for teens with trauma symptoms
This study tests a school-based approach to help teens who have experienced trauma and now have post-trauma symptoms. It also collects emotional and physical (biologic) information to understand how treatment may help.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT06788886Recruiting
Breathing practice for brain and mental health in cancer and other illnesses
This study tests a simple breathing practice to see if it can improve brain health and mental well-being for people with cancer, multiple sclerosis, or their caregivers. You will do light exercises and answer questionnaires, and some participants will also have an MRI brain scan.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT06683092Recruiting
Restarting triple therapy with close monitoring for side effects
This trial tests whether carefully restarting a triple-combination CFTR modulator (VTD) is safe and helpful for people with cystic fibrosis who had to stop or change Trikafta because of mental health side effects or liver injury. You will be closely monitored with surveys and daily diaries to ensure your safety.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 years+ - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT06038721Recruiting
Unified Protocol for kids with emotional concerns
This trial tests a program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7–17 who have emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It aims to help kids and their parents learn skills to manage these feelings together.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 7–17 - NCT04882839RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy with psilocybin for severe OCD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can reduce symptoms in adults with severe, treatment-resistant OCD. It also focuses on safety and whether this approach is practical to run.
BeershebaAges 18–65 - NCT05933850Recruiting
Family program to improve parenting skills for caregivers
This trial tests a culturally adapted family support program aimed at improving parenting and family relationships for primary caregivers of children ages 8–15. If you qualify, you may receive structured sessions designed for families in Gilgit Baltistan, and outcomes will be tracked over the study period.
KarachiAges 18 years+ - NCT05142683Recruiting
Test an integrated care plan for teens with depression
This study tests whether a structured, coordinated care pathway helps teens (and their caregivers) manage depression better than usual care. It aims to see if targeted treatment and follow-up improve depression symptoms over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 13–18 - NCT04396873RecruitingPhase 1
PET brain scan study of inflammation markers in neurodegeneration
This Phase 1 study tests a PET scan to measure inflammation-related changes in the brain using a medication called ketoprofen. It may help researchers understand which people with certain brain diseases could benefit from treatments aimed at inflammation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT00025935Recruiting
Brain function study in children with mood problems
This study looks at how the brain works and how mood disorders change over time in children and teens with severe irritability, anger, and temper outbursts. It includes brain scans and regular check-ins to understand the illness better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–85 - NCT07220850Recruiting
Oral health help for caregivers of kids having dental surgery
This trial tests a program to help caregivers improve their child's oral health after dental surgery. It may be a good fit if you care for a child under 8 years old who is getting dental surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago clinic.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 7 years - NCT07048743RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for caregivers of advanced cancer patients
This trial tests whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help caregivers of people with advanced cancer who feel anxious or depressed. It focuses on improving emotional well-being and relationships.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07687524Recruiting
Study on parent-child interaction for healthy growth
This study looks at how parents and children interact day to day to help support healthy growth. It tests a program that teaches parents about everyday behavior patterns to strengthen their relationship with their child.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 2–65 - NCT07269977Recruiting
Mobile health app for veterans with spinal cord injury
This study tests a mobile health app designed to help veterans with spinal cord injury and their family caregivers. The app may provide support and resources to improve health and well-being.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06821230Recruiting
Mindfulness for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers
This study tests whether a dyadic mindfulness program can help both people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers manage negative emotions. You and your care partner would attend sessions together to learn mindfulness techniques.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07350161Recruiting
Helping young children's caregivers spot suicide risk
This study tests a new way for therapists to ask caregivers about signs of suicide risk in children ages 4-7. It aims to make these conversations easier and more helpful.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for caregiver mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 74 recruiting caregiver mental health studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a caregiver mental health trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a caregiver mental health trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.