Clinical trials
Family clinical trials
Below are recruiting family clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 595 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07278427Recruiting
Reducing substance use in rural parents
This trial tests a program to help parents in rural Ohio reduce substance use and strengthen their families. You may be eligible if you are 18 or older and have had certain substance use issues.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05286983Recruiting
Family-centered care program for very premature or low-birthweight babies
This trial studies a family-centered care approach and measures how infants, parents, and hospital staff do during the babies’ care. It may help by improving the experience and outcomes for families of very premature or very small newborns.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 1 minute–2 weeks - NCT03145688Recruiting
Family habit program to increase kids' physical activity
This study tests a family-based program to help increase physical activity, focusing on parents and children together. It may be a good fit if your family is currently not very active and your child isn’t meeting physical activity guidelines.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 6–12 - NCT07245862Recruiting
Family program for screen use conflicts
This study is for families who are dealing with conflicts about video games or screen use. It tests a program designed to help families work together and find a healthier balance.
LundAges 11–14 - NCT06579781Recruiting
Parent toolkit study for Georgia families with teens
This study tests a parent toolkit to support families with 12- to 15-year-olds. Families living together in certain Georgia areas may join to help improve communication and health.
Cairo, GeorgiaAges 12–15 - NCT07106775Recruiting
Family Support Program for At-Risk Families
This program offers home-based support for families facing challenges. It helps parents and children strengthen their relationships and build skills to improve family life.
Santander, CantabriaAges Any age - NCT07087808Recruiting
Family health program for teens with obesity in rural areas
This trial tests a virtual family intervention to help teens ages 12-17 with obesity and their primary caregiver (who is also overweight) improve health habits together. It's designed for families living in rural communities who both have a smartphone.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 12–17 - NCT07025083Recruiting
Parenting program for Latinx families of teens
This study is testing an online program to help parents connect better with their pre-teen or young teen. It is designed for Spanish-speaking Latinx parents and their children ages 11 to 14.
Eugene, OregonAges 11–14 - NCT06039501Recruiting
The Family Perspectives Project Pilot Trial
This study looks at how to improve communication between families and the care team when a loved one is on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. It may help families feel more supported and involved in care decisions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 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 - NCT06923189RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Couples family planning support study
This study is testing whether a program that offers information and support to couples can help them use family planning more effectively. It's for women and men who want to avoid pregnancy for at least two years but are not using a very reliable birth control method.
KampalaAges 15–54 - NCT06839859RecruitingPhase 2
Family Acceptance Project online pilot study
This trial tests an online program called Family Acceptance Project to help LGBTQ+ youth of color and their families improve acceptance and reduce rejection. You and a caregiver will join separate online group sessions to learn communication and support skills.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14 years+ - NCT06732297Recruiting
Art therapy for stronger families
This trial tests if art therapy with parents and children helps strengthen families facing stress, money worries, or emotional challenges. If your family is from a low-income background and you have a child 7-14, this program may support you.
SingaporeAges 7–99 - NCT06236100Recruiting
Family substance use prevention with a family advocate
This study tests whether an extra advocate who helps families deal with past hardships makes a substance use prevention program work better. The program is for families with teens aged 7–17 in certain New Jersey communities that have higher rates of difficult childhood experiences and substance use problems.
Tinton Falls, New JerseyAges 7 years+ - NCT05500001Recruiting
Family education after a recent psychosis hospital visit
This study follows young people after a recent hospital stay or discharge for psychosis to see how family education affects outcomes. You may benefit from extra support and structured teaching for both you and your family.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 17–27 - 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+ - NCT05836090Recruiting
Family Spirit Strengths program for pregnant people and caregivers
This trial tests a family-focused program to support mental health and reduce risks related to substance use. It may help you if you’re pregnant or caring for a child 24 months or younger and you’re experiencing depression/anxiety and/or substance-use risk.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 14 years+ - NCT05750667Enrolling by invitation
Family screening for familial high cholesterol
This trial is about helping families with familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol) get screened. It tests a way to reach close relatives so they can learn their risk and consider next steps.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05502016Recruiting
Diabetes education for Marshallese families
This study tests a family-based diabetes self-care education program offered at local places in the Marshallese community. It may help improve how people manage type 2 diabetes day to day by involving family members.
Springdale, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT03437486Recruiting
Family study for inherited lung scarring causes
This study looks at what causes familial (inherited) pulmonary fibrosis by studying relatives who are not yet diagnosed with the lung disease. You may help researchers understand risk and early changes in the lungs within families.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 40–75 - NCT06627764Recruiting
Family support program for Latino families with teens
This study tests a family-based program to help Latino families with teenagers aged 12-17. The program addresses overlapping health and social challenges to improve family well-being.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 12–100 - NCT07739576Recruiting
Family involvement in emergency care
This study looks at how families are involved in emergency room care. It includes interviews with nurses and family members to understand their experiences and improve care.
Mankato, MinnesotaAges 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 - NCT07863440Recruiting
Digital therapy for gambling disorder
This trial tests a smartphone-based therapy program to help people stop gambling. It also involves a family member, like a parent, spouse, or sibling, to support the patient during treatment.
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital RegionAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for family?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 595 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.