Clinical trials
Family clinical trials
Below are recruiting family clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 602 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05110989Recruiting
Registry study of pain relief after freezing intercostal nerves
This study collects real-world information about how well freezing (cryoablation) of the intercostal nerves helps with pain after a procedure. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for future patients.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT05138432Recruiting
More fresh fruit and vegetables for kids with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether giving families extra fresh fruits and vegetables helps children manage type 2 diabetes. It’s delivered through a “prescription” program and may support healthier eating habits.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT05153369Recruiting
DBT-based care for youth at risk for bipolar disorder
This study tests a structured, “DBT-informed” care program for young people who either have bipolar disorder or are at family risk for it. It may help by offering closer, organized support aimed at preventing or reducing mood problems.
Toronto, OntarioAges 13–23 - NCT05153382Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for youth at bipolar risk
This trial tests whether a structured therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps young people with bipolar disorder or at risk for it, especially with self-harm or risky behaviors. It may help by teaching coping skills and improving safety and emotional control.
Toronto, OntarioAges 13–23 - NCT05261477Recruiting
Kid Brain Injury Education and Care Navigation Program
This trial tests a family support program that teaches caregivers and helps coordinate outpatient care after a traumatic brain injury. It may help families better understand recovery and connect with rehabilitation services.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 3 years+ - NCT05281016Recruiting
Online family program to help children with weight
This study tests an online, family-based program (called the LITE Programme) to help children who are overweight. It may help improve healthy habits at home and support weight management.
SingaporeAges 6–12 - NCT05288140Recruiting
Using daily diaries for people in the intensive care unit
This study checks whether keeping a daily diary for people in the intensive care unit can help after an ICU stay. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, are sedated and on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours, and can agree to follow-up visits.
BarcelonaAges 18–100 - NCT05299138Recruiting
Couples program to strengthen your relationship
This trial is for adults who want education and skills to strengthen an existing marriage or committed relationship. It aims to help couples improve how they choose, communicate, and work together.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05350761Recruiting
Study rare tumors and inherited cancer risk in families
This study looks at people who have rare or unusual cancers or who may have an inherited (family) risk for cancer. It helps researchers learn what genetic or other factors might be involved by collecting family history and medical records, including pathology slides.
Bethesda, MarylandAges Any age - NCT05370014Recruiting
Study for COVID survivors and their unpaid carepartners in South Carolina
This study looks at how to improve health and support for African American adults who had COVID-19 severe enough to need urgent care or hospitalization, along with the unpaid carepartner who helps them at home. It may be helpful if you and your carepartner live in a medically underserved or rural area and share daily support needs.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05415007Recruiting
Support program for parents and teens after a new cancer diagnosis
This study tests a brief program meant to reduce anxiety and build resilience in families when a child was newly diagnosed with cancer. It involves both the parent and the child (ages 8–17) and requires consent/assent and English ability.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT05425992Recruiting
Spanish-speaking families with leukemia or lymphoma
This study aims to improve communication and strengthen a child’s “medical home” (the main care team and coordination) for Spanish-speaking families. It focuses on families receiving cancer care at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD).
Aurora, ColoradoAges Up to 22 years - NCT05480826Recruiting
Family genetic study for mood, thinking, and autism conditions
This study looks at genetic changes found in people with conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, or autism, and compares how those genetic differences may function. It may help researchers understand the causes of these conditions using information from patients and their relatives.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT05516667Recruiting
Study of Alzheimer’s patients and their families
This study follows people with Alzheimer’s disease and family members over 2 years. It uses regular questionnaires and medical checkups to better understand needs and health changes for patients and caregivers.
France, MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05548413Recruiting
Helping heart failure patients take meds with family support
This study tests whether family-focused coaching and easy-to-read materials can improve heart failure medication adherence. It also uses an electronic pillbox to track how consistently you take your meds, with your care partner involved.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 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 - NCT05587517RecruitingPhase 2
Support for family decision-makers of critically ill patients
This Phase 2 study tests interventions to support family surrogate decision-makers when a loved one is very sick in the ICU and is nearing end-of-life. It may help by reducing distress and pre-loss grief through structured support delivered by phone or video.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05591066Recruiting
Family I-PASS listening survey to improve care teamwork
This study gathers feedback from patients and families, as well as hospital staff, to improve communication and teamwork in pediatric inpatient units. It focuses on helping care work for diverse languages and family needs.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT05619185Recruiting
Online program to help couples reduce risky drinking
This study tests an adaptive (tailored) online program to help service members and their partners cut down risky alcohol use. It also focuses on whether couples can practice healthier communication and coping skills while feeling safe together.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05622461Recruiting
Recovery support program for children after traumatic brain injury
This trial supports families during the early weeks after a child’s brain injury and hospital stay. It aims to help caregivers and children move toward recovery with better support after discharge.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05627492Recruiting
DBT booster sessions for youth at bipolar risk
This study adds short “booster” sessions to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for young people who already took part in a prior DBT study, including those with bipolar symptoms or strong family risk. It aims to see if extra DBT support helps mood and coping over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–25 - NCT05630794RecruitingPhase 1
Test ONC201 to prevent colorectal polyp return in high-risk people
This Phase 1 study tests whether ONC201 is safe and may help prevent colorectal polyps (adenomas) from coming back. You’d also undergo planned colon/rectum camera exams to check for new or changing polyps.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05660252Recruiting
Family conversations to reduce refusal of organ donation after ICU care
This study tests whether a structured, shared conversation between the clinical team and the patient’s family can reduce how often families refuse organ donation after life-sustaining treatment is stopped. If you are eligible, the trial may guide how consent discussions are handled during a difficult ICU decision.
Nantes, Pays de la Loire RegionAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for family?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 602 recruiting family 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 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 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.