Clinical trials · California
Parenting clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 17 recruiting parenting studies with a site in California — including Phase 2 and Phase 2/Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT04797455Recruiting
Parent program for teens in inpatient mental health care
This study tests an intervention (a structured parent-focused program) for parents of teens who are currently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It may help families learn ways to support their teen during and after hospitalization.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–85 - NCT07023367Recruiting
Parent navigator program for Latino families of babies with heart disease
This study offers a parent navigator program to help Latino families whose baby had early heart surgery. The program aims to support both the child's recovery and the parents' well-being.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth+ - NCT06472115Recruiting
Parent-led therapy for autistic children who need routines
This study tests a program where parents help their autistic children who really struggle with changes in routines (insistence on sameness). It aims to reduce the need for family members to constantly adjust to these behaviors.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–11 - NCT06569303Recruiting
Filipino family health study for parents of children 8–12
This study offers a free parenting program for Filipino families with children ages 8–12 to help strengthen family bonds and manage challenges together. It is designed to understand what works best for your community.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - 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 - NCT07064915Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Financial help for parents during pregnancy
This study tests a program that combines medical care with financial support to see if it helps parents feel less stressed, improves pregnancy outcomes, and supports healthy baby development. If you are expecting a baby and get care at certain clinics, you may be able to join.
Harbor City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06871982Enrolling by invitation
Norms re-education for parent involvement in college
This study tests a program called Norms Re-education that helps parents get involved in supporting their college students. It is for new first-year students at LMU or Lehigh University and their parents.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 17–20 - NCT07441148Recruiting
Digital vs. parent-led toothbrushing for kids
This study compares two ways of teaching children how to brush: with a digital tool or by having a parent show them. It looks at how well they brush and how their teeth look after brushing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 3–6 - NCT05268796RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Telehealth or in-home parent training for kids with autism
This study compares two ways of helping parents manage challenging behaviors in young children with autism: coaching by video (telehealth) or coaching in the home. It may help reduce self-injury or aggression by teaching caregivers practical behavior strategies over 12 weeks.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–7 - NCT05294302Recruiting
Online support program for cancer parents in English or Spanish
This trial tests an online (e-health) counseling and support program for parents of children with cancer. It may help you feel better supported and more informed while caring for your child.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06175104Recruiting
HeartGPS: Support for parents after a prenatal heart diagnosis
This study tests a counseling program for parents whose unborn baby has a serious heart condition called single ventricle. The program aims to help parents manage stress and support their baby's development before and after birth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT06635148RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term study for geographic atrophy treatment
This study is for people who already took part in a previous trial for geographic atrophy (a late stage of dry age-related macular degeneration) and received the study drug or a sham. It looks at the long-term safety of the treatment over time.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06722378Recruiting
Helping families read hospital notes for kids
This trial tests whether letting parents read the doctor's notes about their child during a hospital stay helps them feel more involved and reduces anxiety. It's for parents of children under 12 on general pediatric floors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07088406Recruiting
Mother-daughter fitness program for young Latina girls
This study tests a 10-week program where mothers and daughters do physical activities together to help girls become more active. It is designed for Latina families who want to be more active and healthier.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 8–65 - NCT05142605Recruiting
Grief therapy for parents who lost a child to cancer
This study compares different grief-therapy approaches for parents (and their support people) after they lose a child diagnosed with cancer. It may help if your grief feels especially intense and long-lasting, and you are willing to take part in English telehealth sessions.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07425691Recruiting
A program for teens with chronic pain and their parents
This study offers a program to help teens with chronic pain learn skills to manage their pain and improve daily life. The program includes both the teen and a parent, so it's a team effort.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 10–17
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting parenting studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 5 studies
- Stanford University · 3 studies
- University of Southern California · 2 studies
- Bay Area Retina Associates
- California Eye Medical Specialists
- California Retina Consultants
- Kaiser Permanente Southern California
- Lomita Family Health Center
What taking part in a parenting study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Parenting trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there parenting clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 17 recruiting parenting studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a parenting study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a parenting trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New parenting studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.