Clinical trials
Parental Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting parental stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 37 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07772310Enrolling by invitation
A stress management program for parents
This study helps parents who are struggling with financial stress and energy costs. It might teach you ways to lower stress and better manage your household budget.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07750054RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Parenting check-up for young children
This study tests a parenting check-up program for parents of children aged 2 to 5. It aims to help parents support their child's behavior and development.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07734545RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Parenting young children check-up study
This trial tests a check-up program for parents of young children. It aims to help parents who are concerned about their child's behavior or emotions.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07541716Recruiting
Parenting support to help infants with feeding and sleep difficulties
This study tests a new parenting program designed to help parents of young infants who have feeding, sleeping, or crying challenges. The program uses video lessons and a mobile app to teach parents techniques that may help their baby become calmer and more regulated.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06505980Recruiting
Parent training for child behavior concerns
This trial tests a brief telehealth program to help parents manage their child's challenging behaviors. It may help if your child has elevated behavior issues and you can participate online.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 3–5 - NCT06876246Recruiting
Family Check-Up Online for parents of teens aged 11–14
This trial tests an online program to help parents support their 11- to 14-year-old child who may need extra school supports. You would join from home using your smartphone or email.
Eugene, OregonAges Any age - NCT06455397Recruiting
Building emotional awareness and mental health for parents
This trial tests a program called BEAM that helps parents and caregivers of young children (ages 2–5) manage stress, depression, anxiety, or anger. You'll get support from a peer coach through check-ins and learn skills to feel better.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT07083037Recruiting
Parent program to help kids' attention and behavior
This trial tests a program for mothers who have mild to moderate depression and whose child has attention or behavior problems. The program aims to improve both the mother's well-being and the child's behavior.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06252883Recruiting
Video calls to reduce stress for NICU parents
This trial tests whether regular video calls from the NICU bedside help lower stress for parents whose babies stay in the NICU for at least a week. If you're a parent of a newborn in the NICU, this study might offer extra support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 week–2 months - NCT07553104Enrolling by invitation
How waiting for mental health care affects children and families
This study asks children ages 2–17 and their parents about their feelings and stress while waiting for and receiving help from child mental health services in Denmark. Researchers want to understand how the waiting time affects families.
AalborgAges 2–17 - NCT07033832Recruiting
Parent Support Program Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This study tests a type of counseling (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help parents of children with complex medical needs cope with stress. If you join, you will attend in-person group sessions designed to support you and improve your well-being.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07345806Recruiting
ACT-based program for special needs individuals and caregivers
This pilot study tests a program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) designed for individuals with special needs and their caregivers. The goal is to see if it helps with mental health and well-being, and it is offered in Cantonese.
Mong KokAges 18 years+ - NCT06884046Recruiting
Supporting parents of babies with heart conditions
This study offers support to parents whose baby is diagnosed with a heart condition before birth and will need surgery shortly after birth. The goal is to help parents manage stress during this difficult time.
Pessac, FranceAges birth–4 weeks - NCT06691022Enrolling by invitation
Smoking, stress, and behavior in children with disabilities
This study looks at how secondhand smoke and parent stress might affect challenging behaviors in children with mental disabilities. It uses a urine test to measure smoke exposure.
Tokat ProvinceAges 4–10 - NCT04685356Recruiting
Testing IBAIP for brain development in very preterm babies
This study looks at whether the IBAIP program can improve neurodevelopment (how the brain grows and works) in babies born very early. Babies are included only if they have a normal early neurological exam after being “corrected for prematurity.”
AngersAges 6 months–7 months - NCT05830266Recruiting
Mindfulness program to help mother–baby bonding in pregnancy and after
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to improve mother–baby bonding by supporting mood, anxiety, and stress during and after pregnancy. It may help if you’re currently having higher-than-average depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms.
Tilburg, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06360718Recruiting
Leukemia storybook for parents' stress
This trial tests if a storybook explaining childhood leukemia helps reduce stress for parents, compared to the usual support. It may help parents of newly diagnosed children feel more prepared and less anxious.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 3 years+ - NCT06442592Recruiting
Understanding development in kids with heart defects
This study looks at how children with complex congenital heart defects develop, especially their brain and learning skills. It will help doctors provide better support for these children.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 3–11 - NCT06650683Recruiting
Nursing support for parents of babies with Hirschsprung disease
This trial is for parents of babies with Hirschsprung disease who need daily nursing care before surgery. It studies whether extra nursing support can help reduce parents' stress while taking care of their baby at home.
MarseilleAges Any age - NCT07124091Recruiting
Three good things journal for mothers of children with autism
This study tests a simple daily journaling exercise for mothers of children with autism. It aims to see if writing down three good things each day helps reduce stress, improve family life, and boost happiness.
BatmanAges 18–75 - NCT06548126Recruiting
Online parenting program for displaced families
This trial tests an online parenting program for caregivers who have experienced forced displacement. It aims to support families with children aged 6 to 12 by teaching positive parenting skills.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06669624Recruiting
Help for parents and toddlers facing tough times
This study tests a program to help parents and young children build resilience. If your toddler has faced hard times, the program offers support to strengthen your relationship and help your family thrive.
Chapel Hill, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06522243Recruiting
Mindful parenting for parents of teens with special needs
This trial explores a mindful parenting program designed for parents or caregivers of teenagers with special educational needs. It aims to help reduce stress and improve family relationships.
Hong KongAges 18 years+
Hear when a new Parental Stress trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for parental stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 37 recruiting parental stress 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 parental stress 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 parental stress 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.