Clinical trials · Florida
Parenting clinical trials in Florida
We’re tracking 18 recruiting parenting studies with a site in Florida — including Early Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Florida
- 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+ - NCT05332275Recruiting
Online parenting program to help with middle school kids
This trial tests an online program and phone “reminder” messages to help parents with middle school-aged children. If you have internet access and can read basic English, you may be invited to join the parent intervention groups.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 10–14 - NCT06827951Recruiting
Parent-child therapy for young kids with behavior issues
This study tests if a therapy called Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) helps parents of young children with behavioral concerns. You and your child would attend sessions together to improve your relationship and manage behaviors.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT05400434Recruiting
Natural Helpers and Parent-Child Therapy for Families
This trial studies a family support program that works with caregivers and children to improve child behavior and reduce problems related to stress, neglect, or abuse history/risk. It may help families build better day-to-day skills through structured weekly sessions.
Miami, FloridaAges 2–12 - NCT07170553Recruiting
Relationship building digital game for caregivers and kids
This study tests a digital game designed to strengthen the bond between caregivers and children. It may help improve communication and connection in your relationship.
Miami, FloridaAges 6 years+ - NCT07360600Recruiting
Web-based parent support program with coaching
This study tests a web-based program with brief coaching to help parents of children with disabilities manage stress and emotions. Participation involves using the program and talking with a coach, and you must have internet access and a child who visits a clinic regularly.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05492422Recruiting
Training program for children with ADHD and their parents
This trial tests whether a structured “executive skills” training program for kids with ADHD, plus parent training, can improve attention and behavior. It includes both parent and teacher feedback to make sure symptoms are present in everyday settings.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 8–12 - NCT06346782Recruiting
Online parenting support for children with cancer
This study tests an online therapy program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in children with cancer. If you join, you'll learn skills through video coaching sessions with a therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges Any age - NCT07551752Recruiting
Digital parent training for children with social communication delays
This study tests a digital (online) parent-training program designed to help parents support children ages 1–4 with social communication difficulties or autism. The program aims to improve how children interact and communicate with others through parent coaching.
Miami, FloridaAges 1.2 years+ - NCT06535139Recruiting
HPV Vaccine Study for Rural Kids 8 to 12
This study aims to help prevent HPV-related cancers by increasing HPV vaccination rates in rural areas. It is for parents of 8- to 12-year-olds who have not yet completed the two-dose HPV vaccine series.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 8–99 - NCT05356234Recruiting
Program to strengthen parent-child and family stability
This trial tests a family support program aimed at improving the parent-child relationship, supporting healthy couple relationships, and helping with economic and work goals. It may help you strengthen family connections and stability while you plan next steps for employment and resources.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06038721Recruiting
Unified Protocol for kids with emotional concerns
This trial tests a program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7–17 who have emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It aims to help kids and their parents learn skills to manage these feelings together.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 7–17 - NCT06410495Recruiting
Digital family sleep program for children with ODD
This study tests a digital program for families to help children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and their parents get better sleep. The program provides tools and support to improve sleep habits for both the child and the parent.
Tampa, FloridaAges 8–17 - NCT06593613Recruiting
RUBI program for autistic adults and their parents
This trial tests a program called RUBI for autistic adults who have mild to moderate challenging behaviors like outbursts or verbal aggression. You and your parent will attend sessions together to learn new skills.
Jupiter, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06625255RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Promoting playfulness study for parents of young children
This trial tests an online program to help parents encourage playfulness in their 2- to 5-year-old children. It may benefit parents whose children do not have major disabilities.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18 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.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT07230808Recruiting
Obesity prevention program for parents in home visiting
This trial offers a digital program to help parents prevent childhood obesity. It's designed for families already in a home visiting program and aims to support healthy growth in babies born healthy and on time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 16–65 - 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.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+
Parenting trials by city in Florida
Where these studies are running in Florida
Institutions with a site for the recruiting parenting studies listed above.
- University of Florida · 3 studies
- University of South Florida · 3 studies
- University of Miami · 2 studies
- Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program
- ConnectFamilias
- Els for Autism Foundation
- Florida International University
- Florida State University
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 Florida?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 18 recruiting parenting studies with a site in Florida, 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 Florida?
- 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 Florida to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Florida, 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 Florida 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.