Clinical trials
Family Research clinical trials
Below are recruiting family research clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 21 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07441655Recruiting
Family program for healthy habits and preventing diabetes
This study helps Black parents with prediabetes and their children make healthy lifestyle changes together to prevent diabetes. It lasts about 20 months and involves physical activity and nutrition support.
Albany, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05346016Enrolling by invitation
Study of family gut bacteria passed between relatives
This study looks at whether gut bacteria are shared and stay stable within families over generations. If you’re part of the PEARL study family in England, you may be invited to share samples so researchers can understand how these bacteria move through households.
Norwich, NorfolkAges Any age - NCT07358208Enrolling by invitation
Pancreas cancer family registry study
This study is building a registry of people with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer. By joining, you help researchers learn more about who is at risk and how to detect it early.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06052943Recruiting
Health Without Barriers: Teens and Families
This trial tests a program designed to help teens and families stay healthy. It is available for families living in certain counties in Colorado and aims to support overall well-being.
Durango, ColoradoAges 11–19 - NCT02208869Recruiting
Registry for inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)
This registry collects information from people with inherited high cholesterol to better understand the condition and care needs. You may be invited to share blood and medical test results, especially your cholesterol and related health history.
ChelyabinskAges 7–80 - NCT04183829Recruiting
Study of effects after early induced abortion
This study looks at pregnancy complications and outcomes after someone has an induced abortion in early pregnancy. It may help doctors better understand what to watch for in future pregnancies and how to reduce risks.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT06133231Recruiting
ADHD research with Black and Hispanic families
This study tests if a new approach to ADHD research works well with diverse families. It involves taking supplements and collecting samples at home to see how the body responds.
Portland, OregonAges 6–17 - NCT06571630Recruiting
Familial high cholesterol registry
This registry study collects information from people with familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol) to better understand the disease and improve care. By participating, you help researchers learn more about this condition.
LodzAges 1 day+ - NCT05267665Recruiting
Family-involved PTSD therapy coaching for Veterans
This study tests a brief way to include a Veteran’s family member to improve PTSD treatment results and help people stay engaged in care. It’s for Veterans who are just starting evidence-based PTSD therapy and have a closely involved family member who can participate too.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05786157Recruiting
Couples alcohol and safety support for drinking and relationship harm
This study tests a patient-focused approach to help couples where alcohol misuse and relationship physical harm may be happening. You may be asked to take part in sessions focused on safety, coping, and relationship communication, and some components may include controlled alcohol exposure.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT00024804Recruiting
Understanding Bone and Mineral Health Disorders
This study tracks people with bone diseases or problems with how their body handles calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals. Researchers want to understand how these conditions develop and change over time to help improve future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT06938542Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care needs for kids with rare diseases
This study asks children with rare diseases and their families about what kind of palliative care (comfort and support) they need. It aims to understand how to better help families through their child's illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–99 - NCT04715399Recruiting
Research study collecting data for neurodegenerative diseases
This study collects health information from people with neurodegenerative diseases, some family members, and healthy controls to help researchers better understand these conditions. It may help future diagnosis and research, and participation may include noninvasive checks and other procedures depending on your situation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07243041Recruiting
Code status talks with Muslim ICU families
This study looks at how doctors talk to families about resuscitation wishes in a Muslim ICU setting. It may help improve communication between doctors and families during difficult times.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT00001373Recruiting
Understanding the genetics of autoinflammatory diseases
This study collects genetic samples and medical histories from people with autoinflammatory diseases (like Familial Mediterranean Fever), their relatives, and healthy volunteers to understand how these conditions run in families and what causes them. Participation mainly involves providing a mail-in DNA sample.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2 months–115 years - NCT05557487Recruiting
Real-world low-dose CT screening for people at high lung risk
This study looks at how people at high risk for lung cancer use low-dose CT scans in real life, and what outcomes happen over time. It may help confirm which groups benefit most from regular screening and support safer screening decisions.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 20–80 - NCT05078814Recruiting
Survey of a heart and leg condition’s gene differences
This study collects information to understand how often certain genetic variants (ALDH gene family) show up in people with blocked leg arteries or an acute heart condition. The results may help researchers better understand the biology behind these illnesses.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT06575465Recruiting
Boosting health in Bedouin families: community support for metabolic health
This study tests whether family and community-based programs can help Bedouin adults better manage metabolic conditions like overweight, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. It aims to find practical ways to improve treatment adherence and overall health.
RahatAges 18 years+ - NCT07265453Recruiting
Heart health study for Ugandan teens and families
This study looks at whether a family-based program can improve heart health for adolescents in Uganda. You and your family would work together on healthy habits over the next year.
JinjaAges 10–19 - NCT02012699Recruiting
Cancer registry for people with or at risk of cancer
This trial collects health information and samples (a “cancer repository”) to help researchers study cancer and cancer risk. You may be able to join if you’ve had cancer before or if you’re at higher risk or have concerning findings.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 19–110 - NCT03050268Recruiting
Study of childhood cancer risk in families
This study looks at inherited (family) risk for childhood cancers, including families with early cancers or known cancer risk conditions. It may help researchers understand why some children get cancer and improve future risk detection and care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for family research?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 21 recruiting family research 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 family research 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 family research 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.