Clinical trials
Family clinical trials
Below are recruiting family clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 603 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02693548Recruiting
Study of families with familial high cholesterol
This is a study that follows people with a genetic form of very high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia) and their close relatives. It aims to better understand this condition in real families and how it affects health over time.
MadridAges 15 years+ - NCT07675551Recruiting
Peel Family Diabetes Prevention Program
This study tests a program to help prevent type 2 diabetes in South Asian and Black families living in Peel Region. It involves a parent or caregiver and a youth aged 14 to 24, and includes a simple finger-prick blood test to check blood sugar levels.
Brampton, OntarioAges 14 years+ - NCT02669797Enrolling by invitation
Family-based program to help families eat dinner together
This study offers an intervention focused on family dinners to help children improve their eating habits. It targets children who eat family dinners rarely and have a higher weight range, to see if the program can help improve health over time.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 5–10 - NCT07404839Recruiting
Scaling up Building Healthy Families
This trial tests a program called Building Healthy Families to help prevent and treat childhood obesity. It looks at how well communities can adopt and run this program, especially in rural or low-resource areas.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 5 years+ - NCT07421297RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SYH2053 for high cholesterol in Chinese adults
This trial tests a new medication called SYH2053 for people with high cholesterol or mixed high cholesterol and triglycerides. If you have high LDL cholesterol and are not taking strong cholesterol medicines, you may be able to join. The study will see if this drug is safe and works well.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07447648Recruiting
Evinacumab for plaque buildup in HoFH
This observational study looks at how adding evinacumab to standard cholesterol-lowering therapy affects plaque in the heart arteries of people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). It compares those who started evinacumab within the last 2 years to those on standard therapy alone, using CT scans taken before and after treatment.
ParisAges 12 years+ - NCT07517250Recruiting
Study of Canakinumab for Fever and Joint Disease
This is a study looking back at patients who were already treated with a medicine called canakinumab for familial Mediterranean fever or Still's disease (rare conditions that cause fevers and joint pain). Researchers want to understand how well this medicine worked over time and what happened to patients who took it.
BaselAges 1 year+ - NCT07616232Recruiting
School and family program to prevent obesity in Pakistani children
This study tests whether a program combining school activities and family involvement can help prevent obesity in children ages 6–12. Your child would participate in physical activities at school and your family would receive guidance on healthy habits.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07622927Recruiting
Family conversations about bipolar disorder risk in youth
This study helps families talk about bipolar disorder when a parent or caregiver has it. Researchers are creating and testing a new tool to help young people understand their risk and recognize early warning signs, with the goal of getting help sooner if needed.
Dallas, TexasAges 7 years+ - NCT07404813Enrolling by invitation
Do family voices affect brain chemistry and pain in ICU patients?
This study tests whether hearing a family member's voice can change natural brain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) and reduce pain for people in the intensive care unit who are in a coma but can still react. It may help improve comfort during recovery.
Malatya, MalatyaAges 18–65 - NCT07212764Enrolling by invitation
Tracking infections in kids with FMF using a phone app
This study tests whether a mobile app can help monitor infections in children and teenagers with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). It aims to make it easier for families to track symptoms from home.
Istanbul, FatihAges 8–18 - NCT07013045Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and video games for teens with FMF
This study compares two types of exercise programs for teenagers with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). One program uses structured muscle-strengthening moves, and the other uses fun video games that get you moving. The goal is to see which helps teens feel better and stay active.
IstanbulAges 12–18 - NCT06935461Enrolling by invitation
Support program for infants and toddlers with prenatal alcohol exposure
This study tests a program called 'Families Moving Forward Bridges' for infants and toddlers (6–36 months) who were exposed to alcohol before birth and have developmental delays. It helps families support their child's growth and development.
Shoreline, WashingtonAges 6 months+ - NCT06828367Enrolling by invitation
Online nutrition program for families with young kids
This study tests an online nutrition education program to help families of young children eat more like a Mediterranean diet. It aims to see if the program improves healthy eating habits in kids aged 18 to 36 months.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT06649825Enrolling by invitation
Vitamin B1 for familial adenomatous polyposis
This trial tests whether taking vitamin B1 can help people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) reduce the number of polyps in their colon or rectum. It is designed for people who still have most of their bowel and have more than 10 polyps.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06276621Enrolling by invitation
Family Bridge Program for pediatric hospital support
This study offers a program to help families of children admitted to the hospital connect with support services. It focuses on families who may face extra challenges, such as those with public or no insurance.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06148311Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine film for autonomic crises in Familial Dysautonomia
This study tests a new dissolvable film containing dexmedetomidine (a medicine that calms overactive stress responses) for people with Familial Dysautonomia who experience sudden episodes called autonomic crises. It aims to treat these crises at home without needing a hospital visit.
New York, New YorkAges 16–80 - NCT05814653Enrolling by invitation
Primary care program for teens with restrictive eating disorders
This study tests a treatment approach delivered through primary care for teens with restrictive eating disorders. It may help families get structured support in a setting they already use, especially when a caregiver joins the program.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 7–18 - 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 - NCT05284513Enrolling by invitation
Care team study for families with high cholesterol
This study tests a “reach everyone” approach in primary care clinics to improve care for people with familial hypercholesterolemia (families with very high cholesterol). It may help families get recognized sooner and get the right follow-up.
Multiple Locations, PennsylvaniaAges 26 years+ - NCT04929457Enrolling by invitation
Screening to detect inherited high cholesterol
This study tests a digital screening method to help identify and diagnose familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition that can cause very high cholesterol. If you participate, you may be invited to complete screening steps to see whether they can find the condition early.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT03830229Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for people with BAP1 mutations
This study follows people with a harmful (deleterious) BAP1 gene change to learn how it affects health over time. It may help researchers better understand mesothelioma risk and the long-term outcomes for families with this genetic mutation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT07251088Recruiting
App and support for dementia family caregivers
This trial tests a program that uses an app and a care partner to help family members caring for someone with dementia. It aims to make caregiving easier and less stressful.
Karlsruhe, Baden-WurttembergAges Any age - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for family?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 603 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.