Clinical trials
Fathers clinical trials
Below are recruiting fathers clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07769216Recruiting
Online feeding education for fathers of young children
This study offers an online program to help fathers learn how to support their children with feeding problems. It aims to improve mealtime behaviors and reduce stress for families.
Ankara, AnkaraAges Any age - NCT07627126Recruiting
Father Involvement in Baby Development Study
This study looks at how much fathers participate in caring for their babies and how this affects the baby's growth and development. Researchers want to understand whether father involvement makes a difference in infant outcomes.
NiğdeAges 4 months–6 months - NCT05214898Enrolling by invitation
Study to improve father and child or partner relationships
This study looks at ways to strengthen relationships between fathers and their children or partners. It includes Black and Hispanic fathers who can take part in English or Spanish.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06647875Recruiting
Feeding Education for Fathers of Healthy Infants
This study looks at how providing education about starting solid foods to fathers (and mothers) may help babies eat better. It's for families with a healthy 6-month-old baby who was breastfed exclusively.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT05969431Recruiting
Measuring hair cortisol to study stress in fathers of babies
This study looks at whether a father’s stress level over time can be estimated by measuring cortisol (a stress hormone) in hair. Results may help researchers better understand how chronic stress affects new families, especially when babies are born early or on time.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges 1 day–1 week - NCT07419308Enrolling by invitation
Parenting program for male caregivers of children in mental health care
This trial tests a program called 'Connecting and Reflecting Experience' (CARE) for male caregivers. It's designed to help you connect better with your child while they are receiving mental health services.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07341256Recruiting
Father-focused breastfeeding education study
This study tests if teaching fathers about breastfeeding can help mothers breastfeed longer and more successfully. Fathers will receive education and support, and researchers will track how well breastfeeding goes.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07276126Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after cesarean and parent-infant bonding
This study tests if a special care plan called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) helps new mothers and fathers bond better with their babies after a planned or medically needed cesarean birth. You will be randomly assigned to standard care or the ERAS protocol to see which leads to stronger early bonding.
IstanbulAges 18–60 - NCT06650267RecruitingPhase 2
Substance use and family violence treatment for fathers
This study tests a treatment program for fathers who have both a substance use disorder and a history of family violence within the last 18 months. The goal is to see if the program helps reduce substance misuse and improve family relationships.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06116747Enrolling by invitation
Support for first-time dads of preterm babies
This study tests a support program for first-time fathers whose preterm babies are in the hospital for more than a week. It aims to help fathers cope and be more involved during this stressful time.
Hvidovre, HvidovreAges Any age - NCT06074068Recruiting
Support for fathers to reduce family violence and help children
This study tests a program for fathers who have had a recent incident of intimate partner violence (IPV). The goal is to see if the program can reduce violence in the home and improve children's emotional well-being.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05562557Recruiting
Fatherhood program to improve outcomes and support families
This study partners with fathers to help improve family outcomes, especially when there are worries about substance use in the household. You may be able to join if you are a father caregiver and your family has an identified risk for substance use, and you speak English or Spanish.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06022991Recruiting
Fathers and partners in preterm baby care study
This study looks at how involving fathers and partners in the care of preterm babies in the hospital can help the whole family. It aims to understand what works best for families and their babies.
LondonAges Any age - NCT07752030Enrolling by invitation
Measuring treatment effects in cerebral palsy
This study looks at how well different treatments work for people with cerebral palsy. It may help doctors understand which treatments are best for improving walking and movement.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 16–30 - NCT07713160Recruiting
Teaching grandparents to support breastfeeding
This trial teaches grandmothers how to help new mothers breastfeed successfully. It looks at whether this education improves breastfeeding outcomes for first-time mothers who live with their spouse or in-laws after birth.
NiğdeAges 18–35 - NCT07676240Recruiting
Coaching program for fathers with young kids in home visiting
This trial tests a coaching program for fathers with children ages 12 to 36 months who are enrolled in Akin services. The program is designed to support fathers and their young children through home visits.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 1 year+ - NCT06224764Recruiting
Study on very small premature babies after going home
This study looks at how very small premature babies (born early and weighing less than 4.4 pounds at discharge) do after they go home. It helps doctors understand what support families need.
PontoiseAges 1 month–11 years - NCT07510854Recruiting
Sentence prediction in language disorder study
This study tests how children with developmental language disorder predict sentences. It compares their performance to typical children to better understand language processing.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 5–7 - NCT06248164Recruiting
Study on lifestyle and health of parents and children
This study looks at how the lifestyle habits and health of parents relate to those of their children. It may help families understand how daily choices affect overall health.
Presidente Prudente, São PauloAges 6–89 - NCT07205458Recruiting
Web-based education to help first-time fathers support breastfeeding
This trial tests whether a web-based education program can help first-time fathers support their partners with breastfeeding. The program is designed to increase fathers' knowledge, motivation, and skills.
SakaryaAges 19 years+ - NCT06968169Recruiting
Short-term verbal memory in language development
This study looks at short-term verbal memory in people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and those with typical language skills, to better understand how memory affects language.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 5–10 - NCT07014124Recruiting
Helping smoking fathers quit for their sick child
This study tests whether helping smoking fathers quit can improve their child's health. You and your child will get support through a messaging app, and the child will provide saliva samples.
Hong Kong, PokfulamAges 18 years+ - NCT06772701Recruiting
French depression screening test for new fathers
This study checks if a questionnaire used to spot postpartum depression in mothers also works well for fathers after their baby is born. It is only for French-speaking dads with a newborn up to 10 days old.
ClamartAges 18 years+ - NCT06778993Enrolling by invitation
Breastfeeding education with a wearable breast simulator for parents-to-be
This study tests whether using a wearable breast simulator during breastfeeding classes helps pregnant women and their partners feel more supported and confident. It also looks at how fathers can positively influence breastfeeding.
KırşehirAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fathers?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting fathers 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 fathers 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 fathers 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.