Clinical trials
Caregiver clinical trials
Below are recruiting caregiver clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 315 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05811936Recruiting
SNAP support tool for head and neck cancer survivors and caregivers
This trial tests a “SNAP” support tool designed for people who have head and neck cancer and the caregiver who helps them. It aims to improve support and coping during and after cancer treatment by involving both the survivor and their main support person.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05696704Recruiting
Telehealth program to support mental health in family caregivers
This study tests a video/phone-based program to help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively while caring for someone they love.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT05571488Recruiting
Volunteer health and informal caregivers in Switzerland
This study gathers information from people who actively care for others, including healthcare workers and unpaid informal caregivers. It helps researchers understand caregivers’ and patients’ needs and challenges in daily care settings.
LausanneAges Any age - NCT05551728Recruiting
Autism coaching for caregivers of young children
This study tests a caregiver coaching program to help parents or guardians support a young child with autism. It aims to improve day-to-day skills using structured sessions delivered over time.
Cape Town, West CapeAges 1.5 years–6 years - NCT05542706Recruiting
Extra support for caregivers after head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding “paramedical” support (extra practical health help) for caregivers improves care after a patient has curative surgery for certain head and neck cancers. It’s designed for patient–caregiver pairs and may help families during the stressful period around surgery and follow-up treatment.
RouenAges 18–85 - NCT05209438Recruiting
Caregiver stress support with brief weekly sessions
This trial tests a 4-week support program designed for caregivers who are feeling stressed, anxious, or not sleeping well. It aims to see whether the sessions and technology help improve these symptoms while you keep caregiving.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05219955Recruiting
Study of caregiver stress and sleep in older adults
This study looks at how caregiver stress affects sleep problems—especially trouble getting going in the morning. If you are a caregiver for someone with dementia and have specific morning sleep/energy difficulties, you may be able to join and help researchers better understand what helps.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 55 years+ - NCT05040711Recruiting
Mindfulness app for serious illness patients and caregivers
This study tests whether a mindfulness training delivered through a phone or tablet can help people and their caregivers cope with serious illness. You may be eligible if you’re 60 or older (as a patient) or an adult caregiver, and if simple screening questionnaires suggest you could benefit.
Livingston, New JerseyAges 21 years+ - NCT03990428Recruiting
Support program study for caregivers of rare blood cancers
This study looks at what support caregivers of people with Erdheim-Chester disease and related rare conditions need. It may help improve caregiver support so families cope better while the patient is being treated.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02333604Recruiting
Cancer experience registry for patients and caregivers
This registry collects information about the experiences of people with cancer and the people who care for them. Joining could help researchers better understand needs and improve support, without requiring cancer treatment changes.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04478851Recruiting
Exercise program to help people live well with cancer
This study offers an exercise program meant to help people with cancer improve how they live day to day. It may fit you if you are getting treatment now, starting soon, or finished within the last 5 years and can safely do mild activity.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–100 - NCT05307367Recruiting
Study exercise and body muscle changes in advanced lung cancer
This study looks at why cancer can cause loss of muscle in people with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, and whether exercise can improve or explain those muscle changes. You may be asked to do physical testing and answer questionnaires while receiving standard palliative cancer treatment.
Copenhagen, DKAges 18–100 - NCT06065527Recruiting
Future planning for caregivers of people with disabilities
This study helps family caregivers plan for the future and improve their well-being while caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability. It's done online or on a device, so you can take part from home.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07856927Recruiting
Support group for caregivers of autistic young adults
This study tests a group intervention to help family caregivers of autistic young adults (ages 18-26) navigate disclosure and stigma. If you are a primary caregiver, you may find support and strategies to handle these challenges.
Madison, WisconsinAges Any age - NCT06443268Recruiting
Stroke and quality of life study with caregivers
This study looks at quality of life for people who have had a recent stroke or mini-stroke, and their caregivers. You and a close relative or friend both take part in interviews and surveys over time.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07826663Recruiting
Sleep program by phone for dementia caregivers
This study tests a self-help book about sleep, supported by phone coaching, to help caregivers of people with dementia sleep better. It may be a good fit if you struggle with sleep and care for a family member with dementia.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT07831018Recruiting
Using AI notes to help families understand hospital care
This study tests whether AI-generated care summaries can help parents and caregivers better understand their child's hospital stay. If the summaries are clear, they might make communication with the care team easier.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07799610Recruiting
Medication safety program for older adults
This program helps adults 55 and older learn how to manage their medications safely and confidently. It may be helpful if you take prescription medicines and want to avoid mistakes or side effects.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT07761364Recruiting
Contact with family in the intensive care unit
This study looks at how a visit from your main family caregiver affects your body while you are in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to see if having that personal contact can help you feel better and recover.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–59 - NCT07742189Recruiting
Medication teamwork study for older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how older adults with memory problems and their family caregivers can work together to manage medications. It aims to see if a new way of collaborating is helpful and feasible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT07730827Recruiting
Community program for better heart failure care
This study tests whether a program that connects you with community health workers and your care team can help you manage heart failure better. It looks at things like your living situation, medical needs, and social support to make your care more fair and personalized.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07718022Recruiting
Dating violence prevention for LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers
This pilot study tests a program that helps LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers work together to prevent dating violence. It involves one in-person event in Pittsburgh and online activities.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14 years+ - NCT07722949Recruiting
A nurse-led program for caregivers of children with autism
This study tests a culturally adapted program where nurses help caregivers build skills to support a child with autism. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being for both the caregiver and the child.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07721701Recruiting
Digital Dementia Registry for Bavaria
This study follows people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their family caregivers over time. It aims to learn more about how these conditions progress and how to improve care, especially for those living in Bavaria.
AschaffenburgAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for caregiver?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 315 recruiting caregiver 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 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 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.