Clinical trials
Parenting clinical trials
Below are recruiting parenting clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 415 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06854549Recruiting
Picture book reading for preterm babies and their parents
This study tests whether reading picture books to preterm infants can improve their stability, reduce parental anxiety, and strengthen parent-child bonding. It aims to provide a simple, comforting activity for families.
Taipei, BeitouAges 6 months–9 months - 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+ - NCT07207850Recruiting
Parents helping teens quit vaping
This study tests a program where parents work together to help their teenager stop vaping. It is designed for teens who vape and a parent or guardian who wants to support them.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 15–18 - NCT06389084Recruiting
Parents together: supporting healthy habits in children
This study helps parents learn ways to encourage healthy habits in their children. It is for families already in the TARGet Kids! study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 2–5 - NCT06767293Recruiting
Parenting support for preterm children with behavior challenges
This trial tests a parenting program for caregivers of children born very preterm (before 32 weeks) who also have behavior problems. The program aims to help parents manage difficult behaviors and improve family well-being.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3–8 - NCT06987227Recruiting
Parent-child bonding help for parents of premature babies
This study tests a program to help parents of premature babies bond with their child during the hospital stay and after going home. It aims to improve parents' physical, mental, and social health.
Teipei, TaiwanAges 20–80 - NCT06262178Recruiting
Parenting support for mothers in military families
This study tests a parenting program designed to help mothers in military families cope with past trauma and improve their relationship with their child. The program aims to reduce PTSD and depression symptoms while increasing parenting confidence.
El Paso, TexasAges 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+ - NCT07505381Recruiting
Parent training for child behavior (ages 0-12)
This study tests two parent training programs (HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5) that teach skills to help manage young children's disruptive behavior. It's for caregivers or professionals who speak English or Spanish and care for a child up to 12 years old.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06966323Recruiting
Course to strengthen parent-teen relationships
This study tests a course designed to help parents and teens (ages 12–18) improve their relationship when stress between them is making the teen's problems worse. The course aims to strengthen your bond and reduce conflict.
Almere StadAges 12–18 - NCT07529548Recruiting
New Beginnings Podcast for Divorced and Separated Parents
This study tests a podcast designed to help parents who are divorced or separated navigate co-parenting and support their children's wellbeing. You and your child would listen to audio content and answer some questions about how you're doing.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 8 years+ - NCT07350083Recruiting
Parenting program for parents of preschool kids in Portugal
This trial tests a program called Tuning in to Kids® for parents of children aged 3 to 6. It aims to help parents support their child's emotions and behavior. If you live near Lisbon and speak Portuguese, you may be able to join.
LisbonAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT05976867Recruiting
Parent program to prevent child sexual abuse
This study tests whether a parent-focused program can prevent child sexual abuse by teaching parents skills to support their children. You may be able to help both the program work better and learn how well it can be used in real life.
New York, New YorkAges 15 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+ - NCT06145477Recruiting
Parenting support for preschoolers in Head Start
This study tests a new virtual program to help parents manage their preschool child's behavior and support their mental health. It is for families in Baltimore City Head Start programs.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - 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+ - NCT06750510Recruiting
Digital parenting program for positive parenting in 3-year-olds
This trial tests a digital parenting program designed to help parents of 3-year-olds learn positive parenting skills. It's offered through child health clinics and is available in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
TurkuAges Any age - NCT06872840Recruiting
Therapy for parents worried about their child's cancer returning
This study tests a therapy program designed to help parents who worry about their child's cancer coming back. It aims to reduce that fear and see if parents find the program helpful and practical.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07469215Recruiting
Parent training with AI support for child behavior issues
This study tests a parent training program for children aged 5–12 with disruptive behaviors. Some parents will also get AI support. The goal is to see if AI helps improve the training's effects.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 5–12 - NCT07397637Enrolling by invitation
Strength-Based Parenting Program for Parents of Young Children
This study tests a program that helps parents build on their strengths to support their young child (ages 3–6). It is offered through select preschools and aims to boost parenting confidence and family well-being.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05313464Enrolling by invitation
Parental feeding by tube to improve parent-child interaction
This study looks at whether giving a child nutrition through a tube affects how parents and children interact. The goal is to see if the feeding approach helps parent-child connection and daily interaction.
Créteil, Val-deMarneAges 7 months–7 months - NCT04519229Enrolling by invitation
Feasibility study of child-parent therapy for foster infants and toddlers
This study tests whether a therapy program called Child-Parent Psychotherapy is practical and helpful for very young children in foster care and the adults caring for them. It’s mainly a “feasibility” study, meaning it focuses on whether the program can be delivered and followed in real life.
VaxjoAges birth–6 years - NCT07749521Recruiting
Treating depressed parents of children with behavioural problems
This study tests a virtual group treatment to help parents with mild to moderate depression improve their own wellbeing and better support their child's emotional and behavioural health. If you are a parent with depression and have a child aged 6-11 who is struggling emotionally or behaviourally, this trial may be for you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for parenting?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 415 recruiting parenting 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 parenting 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 parenting 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.