Clinical trials
Caregiver clinical trials
Below are recruiting caregiver clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 330 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05007990Recruiting
Interview study of caregiving networks over a person’s life
This study uses interviews and questionnaires to better understand who makes up a caregiver’s support network when caring for someone with a long-term health condition. Your answers may help researchers understand how caregiving changes over time and across different health situations.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 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 - NCT05361811Recruiting
Therapy coaching for parents of children with rare genetic syndromes
This trial tests an “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” program for parents or legal guardians who feel moderate parenting stress. It aims to help caregivers cope in healthier ways and may also improve how they manage stress while supporting their child.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05452031Recruiting
Sleep program for people with dementia and their caregiver
This study tests a “dyadic” sleep health approach, meaning it works with both you and your caregiver together. It aims to improve sleep when dementia is causing frequent sleep problems, and to see whether a caregiver-involved plan helps both of you.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05454969Recruiting
One-4-ALL initiative for patients, families, and care teams
This initiative includes both patient guardians and the healthcare providers who care for them. It likely tests or improves how care teams and families work together to support patients better.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT05571150Recruiting
Stroke rehab training for patients and their caregivers together
This study tests a new “together” training approach for people recovering from their first stroke and their primary caregivers. The goal is to improve recovery and day-to-day support by teaching the patient-caregiver pair how to work together.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05632757Recruiting
Studying support for ALS patients and their family caregivers
This study looks at how much burden (stress and day-to-day strain) ALS creates for both the patient and the main caregiver. It may help shape better ways to support families facing ALS over time.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05674357Recruiting
Training therapists to help people with cancer distress
This trial trains therapists in evidence-based treatments to reduce distress related to cancer and cancer care. You may be able to join if you’re being treated or followed at MGH Cancer Center and your distress level is high.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05694650Recruiting
Share views on cancer care at home
This study asks patients, caregivers, and cancer team members to share their experiences with “care at home” for people receiving or recently finishing cancer treatment. Your feedback will help the hospital understand what’s working and what could be improved.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05733520Recruiting
Telehealth coaching for Alzheimer’s caregivers using a phone
This trial tests a mobile telehealth program designed to help unpaid caregivers reduce Alzheimer’s-related symptoms in the people they care for. If you’re a primary caregiver, you may get study sessions using a smartphone or similar device.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05748210Recruiting
App to help children’s cancer after-treatment symptoms
This study tests a smartphone/tablet app that helps children who have finished cancer treatment and their caregivers manage early symptoms that may come back after treatment. It may help families track symptoms and get supportive guidance during the early survivorship period.
Hong KongAges 9–16 - NCT05809115Recruiting
Caregiver-Child Story Visits for Hospitalized Infants
This trial looks at whether a program that strengthens the caregiver-child “story” (how caregivers and young children connect and communicate) can improve early development outcomes. It is offered to caregivers of young hospitalized children at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05852509Recruiting
Digital exercise program for heart failure family caregivers
This study tests a digital (phone-based) exercise program for older people who care for someone with heart failure. It may help you increase safe physical activity while also supporting the caregiver role.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 50 years+ - NCT05867641Recruiting
Immersive VR to help dementia caregivers and improve daily life
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can help people with dementia feel better and reduce troubling behaviors, while also giving caregivers a break. If you and a family caregiver qualify, you may use VR as part of an at-home support program.
Oakville, OntarioAges 65 years+ - NCT05883540RecruitingPhase 2
LSD therapy in palliative care for comfort and well-being
This Phase 2 study tests how LSD may affect comfort and quality of life for people with advanced or end-stage life-limiting illness. It also checks whether the medicine is safe and can be given in a controlled way in palliative care settings.
BaselAges 22 years+ - NCT05904782Recruiting
Brief positive-activity coaching for caregivers of advanced cancer
This trial tests a short program meant to support caregivers’ positive feelings while they care for someone with stage IV cancer. If you’re eligible, you may be asked to complete study activities by phone or internet for a set period of time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05929703Recruiting
Care approach for hospitalized older adults at risk of confusion
This trial tests new ways to help hospitalized older adults (and their family/care partners) stay comfortable and avoid or reduce episodes of acute confusion. It focuses on people who are likely to develop delirium during their hospital stay.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 70 years+ - NCT05943132Recruiting
Support for children in South Africa’s mental health program
This study tests a mental health support program for children who have a legal guardian and live in a specific community area. It aims to improve mental well-being for children ages 7–11 who are considered “OVC.”
Bloemfontein, Free StateAges 7–11 - NCT06002919Recruiting
MindWalk for older South Asian caregivers of people with cognitive disabilities
This study tests a program that combines physical activity and mindfulness practices to help reduce stress in older South Asian caregivers. Participants will get a Fitbit tracker and receive text messages to support their well-being.
Bolingbrook, IllinoisAges 45 years+ - NCT06024473Recruiting
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for memory loss
This study uses a combination of brain stimulation (rTMS) and virtual reality exercises to help improve memory and thinking. It is for people aged 55 and older who have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that can affect memory but is not dementia.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 55 years+ - 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+ - NCT06075251Recruiting
Online support for parents of kids with heart conditions
This study provides an online support program for parents or caregivers of children (ages 3 to 9) who have a congenital heart condition (a heart problem present at birth). The goal is to help you and your child cope and thrive, and you can join from home if you live in Ontario.
Toronto, OntarioAges 3–9 - NCT06090240Recruiting
Talking about future care plans after an ER visit
This study tests if talking with a counselor can help older adults and their family caregivers make plans for future medical care. It focuses on people who have recently visited the emergency room.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT06164028Recruiting
Understanding how caregivers and clinicians describe pain in young children
This study interviews caregivers and clinicians to understand how they describe acute pain in babies and toddlers under 2. The goal is to improve pain assessment tools.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for caregiver?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 330 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.