Clinical trials
Parenting clinical trials
Below are recruiting parenting clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 395 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06502054Recruiting
Parenting with autism spectrum disorder
This study looks at parents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their young children, aged 0 to 6 years. It aims to understand their parenting experiences and needs, and includes a control group of parents without psychiatric diagnoses.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07322042Recruiting
Testing a mom-focused app for health checkups
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Moment for Parents helps new mothers stay on top of their health checkups. Researchers want to see if using the app leads to better screening habits compared to a usual-care group.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06036147Recruiting
Concussion Recovery Program for Teens
This study tests a remote program to help teens ages 11 to 18 recover from a concussion that happened 1 to 12 months ago. You'll learn ways to manage symptoms like headaches, tiredness, or trouble focusing, all from home.
Dallas, TexasAges 11–18 - NCT07300423Recruiting
Parent views on physical activity in kids with constipation
This study asks parents of children with constipation to share their views on their child's physical activity. It aims to understand how physical activity relates to constipation in children.
AlingsåsAges 18 years+ - NCT07306000Recruiting
CCP intervention study for preterm infants in NICU
This pilot study tests whether a CCP (comforting, calming, and positioning) intervention can improve the NICU environment and help preterm babies develop better. It is for very premature infants born before 32 weeks or weighing under 3.3 pounds.
Matsumoto, NaganoAges 1 hour–1 week - NCT07301905Recruiting
HPV vaccine study for parents in Flint, MI
This study tests a culturally tailored health message to see if it helps parents feel more open to the HPV vaccine for their daughters. It focuses on families in Flint whose daughters have not yet received the vaccine.
Flint, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07302165Enrolling by invitation
Online tool to screen and prevent postpartum depression in parents-to-be
This trial tests a digital tool to find and help parents at risk for depression after childbirth. You may qualify if you have certain thinking patterns or risk factors during pregnancy.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05977348Recruiting
Preschool nutrition lessons to help prevent future obesity
This trial tests a program to improve food knowledge and healthy eating habits in preschool children. It may help families by teaching practical ways to choose and handle foods earlier to reduce later obesity risk.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 3–6 - NCT07290179Recruiting
Can a smartwatch detect when kids eat?
This study tests if a smartwatch can automatically sense when children are eating. You and your child will wear the watch for three days to see if it works in real life.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 8–12 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06248164Recruiting
Study on lifestyle and health of parents and children
This study looks at how the lifestyle habits and health of parents relate to those of their children. It may help families understand how daily choices affect overall health.
Presidente Prudente, São PauloAges 6–89 - NCT06534541Recruiting
Early eating study for toddlers and parents
This study looks at how genes, parenting, and eating habits interact in toddlers. Eligible families will have one study visit when the child is between 2.25 and 3 years old.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 2.3 years–6 years - NCT04856501Recruiting
Parenting support for preterm toddlers’ brain and self-control
This study tests whether a responsive parenting program helps toddlers born early think, learn, and manage behavior more easily. It also checks whether families can complete toddler brain and behavior assessments (including brain scans).
Houston, TexasAges 1.3 years–2.5 years - NCT05878275Recruiting
Helping babies learn early movement with tummy time coaching
This study teaches parents how to use tummy time and safe positioning, and it checks whether these changes support healthy early infant development. You might join if your baby is very young, you live nearby, and you can do online sessions by phone video.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1 day–4 years - 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 - NCT05286983Recruiting
Family-centered care program for very premature or low-birthweight babies
This trial studies a family-centered care approach and measures how infants, parents, and hospital staff do during the babies’ care. It may help by improving the experience and outcomes for families of very premature or very small newborns.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 1 minute–2 weeks - NCT03055871Recruiting
Active play program for parents and children ages 3 to 5
This study looks at how a parent-and-child active program may help children get more physical activity. To join, your child needs to not already meet the daily activity goal for moderate-to-vigorous play.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 3–5 - 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 - NCT07230743Recruiting
Using an interactive projector to reduce anxiety in children during anesthesia
This trial tests whether an interactive projector can help distract children aged 2 to 6 while they are going under anesthesia for surgery, with the goal of lowering their anxiety. It compares the projector to standard care to see if it makes the experience less stressful for the child and family.
Vitacura, Santiago MetropolitanAges 2–6 - NCT06696157Recruiting
Peer recovery support for opioid use disorder treatment
This trial tests a peer recovery support program for people starting inpatient treatment for opioid use disorder. It aims to help you stay on medication for opioid use disorder and build a strong recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07228143Recruiting
Stepped care for anxiety in children
This study tests a stepped care approach to treat anxiety disorders in children ages 7 to 17. It starts with a parent-led program and adds more support if needed, aiming to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 7–17 - NCT07227974Recruiting
Comparing therapy approaches for toddlers with delays
This study compares different ways speech-language therapists work with toddlers who have developmental delays. It aims to find the best approach to help your child communicate better. Your child must be getting Early Intervention services in Illinois and have at least 7 months of eligibility left.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 1 year–2.7 years - NCT07214597Recruiting
Using voice technology to improve NICU mom experience
This trial tests a smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets moms record their voice for their baby in the NICU. It may help mothers feel more connected and supported while their baby is in the hospital.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for parenting?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 395 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.