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
- 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 - NCT07417839Recruiting
Toy nebulizer vs distraction cards for children's fear during breathing treatment
This study compares using a toy-shaped nebulizer or distraction cards to reduce fear in children aged 3-6 who are receiving their first breathing treatment for asthma or bronchitis. It aims to see which method makes the experience less scary and increases parent satisfaction.
Baghdad, MouslAges 3–6 - NCT06713772Recruiting
Comparing skin closure methods in children after surgery
This study compares three ways to close a surgical wound in children (aged 18 or younger): skin glue, sticky tape, and stitches. The goal is to see which method works best for closing the wound quickly, looks good after healing, and keeps parents and children happiest.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 1 day–18 years - NCT07349927Recruiting
Parent training on toxins and baby's health
This study tests whether teaching parents about endocrine disruptors (chemicals that can affect hormones) can reduce the levels of these chemicals in newborns' urine. It aims to see if parent education can help protect babies from harmful substances.
BronAges birth–5 days - 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+ - 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 - NCT06898918Enrolling by invitation
Mothers' feeding habits and kids' eating and tooth health
This study looks at how mothers control their child's eating, how the child eats, and whether it relates to early childhood cavities. It may help families understand what affects their preschooler's dental health.
CairoAges 3–5 - NCT06018519Recruiting
Measuring outcomes for creatine transporter deficiency
This study aims to find the best ways to measure how creatine transporter deficiency (CTD) affects people. It includes both males and females with CTD, as well as healthy volunteers, to compare results and develop better tests.
BronAges 2–60 - NCT06471842Recruiting
Eating issues in kids with metabolic diseases on special diets
This trial studies eating disorders in young children with certain inherited metabolic diseases that require a special diet. It aims to understand how often these eating problems happen and what they look like.
ParisAges 1–6 - NCT06423092Recruiting
Music therapy songwriting for NICU parent mental health
This study tests whether songwriting in music therapy can improve mental health for parents of very premature babies in the NICU. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, you may be able to join a program that helps you express feelings through music.
Barranquilla, AtlánticoAges 18 years+ - NCT07728006Enrolling by invitation
Bronchiectasis quality of life questionnaire study for children and teens
This study aims to create a quality of life questionnaire specifically for children and teenagers with bronchiectasis. You can help by sharing your experiences through questionnaires, which will help doctors better understand how bronchiectasis affects daily life.
BirminghamAges 2 years+ - NCT07628569Recruiting
Yoga and values work to help parents of children with special needs
This study tests whether yoga classes and talking about your personal values can help parents of children with special needs feel less stressed and better able to manage their emotions. You would attend group sessions combining gentle movement and conversations about what matters most to you.
ÇorumAges 18 years+ - NCT07563335Enrolling by invitation
Mental health support for parents of children with leukemia in Pakistan
This study offers a 12-week program designed to help parents and guardians manage the emotional stress of caring for a child with leukemia. The program is tailored to where you are in your caregiving journey and includes counseling and coping strategies.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 18 years+ - NCT07383714Recruiting
Boosting parent help for youth suicide prevention
This trial tests a program that sends text messages to parents to help them support their teen after a suicide-related emergency. It aims to see if this approach can reduce suicide risk in adolescents.
Dallas, TexasAges 13–17 - NCT07335640Recruiting
Information sheet for parents after a first febrile seizure
This study looks at how a simple information sheet can help parents who just went through their child's first febrile seizure. If you and your child meet the criteria, you may be invited to participate after the emergency visit.
StrasbourgAges 9 months–5 years - 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+ - NCT07125118Recruiting
Self-help for couples with relationship distress
This trial tests a self-help program for couples who have a child at home and are experiencing relationship distress or conflict. The goal is to see if online tools can help improve your relationship without needing to see a therapist right away.
Aarhus, Region MidtAges 18 years+ - NCT07417930Recruiting
ezParent program for parents of young children
This study evaluates a program called ezParent to help parents of children ages 2–5. It can be done online or in person, making it easier for busy families to join.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07469566Recruiting
Studying the natural course of 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome
This study follows people with a rare genetic condition called 7q11.23 microduplication over time to understand how it affects development, learning, and health. Participants will have interviews, thinking and memory tests, and an MRI brain scan.
BronAges 5–50 - NCT07675083Recruiting
Bereaved parent conversations on hope
This study helps doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff learn from parents who have lost a child. The goal is to improve how healthcare providers talk with families about hope and serious illness.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07727018Recruiting
Flavor Explorers for picky eating in autistic kids
This study is testing a program called 'Exploradores de Sabores' (Flavor Explorers) to help children with autism who are very picky eaters try new foods. The program includes fun activities and training for caregivers to do at home with their child.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 4–11 - NCT06651684Recruiting
Quit smoking help for parents with social needs
This trial tests if health navigators can help parents who smoke and have unmet social needs to quit smoking. If you smoke and face challenges like trouble paying bills or finding childcare, this program may support you.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07278427Recruiting
Reducing substance use in rural parents
This trial tests a program to help parents in rural Ohio reduce substance use and strengthen their families. You may be eligible if you are 18 or older and have had certain substance use issues.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07712822Recruiting
Preventing child maltreatment in Kyrgyzstan
This trial tests a program to help caregivers in Kyrgyzstan learn evidence-based ways to prevent child maltreatment. It involves families with a child aged 6 to 9 and includes group sessions and assessments over several months.
BishkekAges 6–74
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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.