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
- NCT07410858Recruiting
Virtual reality education for NICU parents
This study tests whether a virtual reality program can help parents learn about their baby's care in the NICU. If you join, you would use a VR headset to learn while your baby is in the hospital.
Ismailia, Ismailia, Egypt.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07144800Recruiting
Healthy eating and activity program for Hispanic families
This study tests a program to help Hispanic families with overweight or obesity eat healthier and be more active. It focuses on parents and their children aged 8-12, and may help improve family health.
New York, New YorkAges 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 - NCT07341815Recruiting
Support for parents with cancer and their children
This trial offers a talking support program to help parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children aged 10 to 25. It focuses on open conversations about the illness and its impact on family life.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07458009Recruiting
Parenting program for young children's healthy habits
This study tests an online program for parents to help improve their preschool child's health behaviors like eating and physical activity. If you join, you'll take part in a 4-week program and fill out surveys.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07240571Recruiting
Family support program for caregivers and teens
This study tests a program designed to help families with teens aged 10-14. Caregivers and their adolescents will learn skills together to strengthen their relationship and cope with challenges.
ChisinauAges 10–14 - NCT07219992Recruiting
Parent-led treatment for teens with anxiety
This study tests a program that helps parents learn ways to support their teenager who has an anxiety disorder, like social anxiety or panic attacks. The goal is to see if this parent-based approach can reduce the teen's anxiety without the teen needing to attend therapy sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–17 - NCT07083037Recruiting
Parent program to help kids' attention and behavior
This trial tests a program for mothers who have mild to moderate depression and whose child has attention or behavior problems. The program aims to improve both the mother's well-being and the child's behavior.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT07027319Recruiting
Triple P training for parents of children with autism
This study tests Triple P—a parenting program—to see if it helps reduce repetitive behaviors in children with autism and improves parents' mood and burnout. It is for Turkish-speaking parents of children with autism aged 0–12.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges birth–12 years - 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+ - NCT07008651Recruiting
Digital parenting study for mothers of young children
This study tests a digital parenting education program to see how it affects mothers' social media use and their children's attitudes toward technology. It may help you understand how to guide your child's tech habits.
Artvin, CentreAges Any age - NCT06996067Recruiting
Parent coaching texts after first baby in Nova Scotia
This trial tests a text message program to support new parents after childbirth. It aims to help you feel more confident and connected during the early weeks at home.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06902649Recruiting
Step-by-step: A new care model for kids with anger or behavior issues
This study tests a step-by-step care model for children aged 8 to 16 who struggle with anger, defiance, or aggressive behavior. The goal is to see if offering different levels of support can help families manage these behaviors effectively.
SolnaAges 8–16 - 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 - NCT06823518Recruiting
Parent support program for US Air Force families
This study offers an educational program for US Air Force parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18. It aims to help families thrive by providing support and resources that can be accessed through technology.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06725160Recruiting
Happiness coaching for moms and their young children
This trial tests a program that helps mothers with depression learn positive parenting skills to boost their child's emotional well-being. If you are a mother with high depressive symptoms and have a child between 4 and 6 years old, this study may be an option.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 4–99 - NCT06579781Recruiting
Parent toolkit study for Georgia families with teens
This study tests a parent toolkit to support families with 12- to 15-year-olds. Families living together in certain Georgia areas may join to help improve communication and health.
Cairo, GeorgiaAges 12–15 - NCT06522243Recruiting
Mindful parenting for parents of teens with special needs
This trial explores a mindful parenting program designed for parents or caregivers of teenagers with special educational needs. It aims to help reduce stress and improve family relationships.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06460220Enrolling by invitation
Online support for parents of suicidal teens
This study tests an online course for parents of teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts, to help them better support their child. It is for families already getting care at a specific clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT06456762Recruiting
Text-messaging support for parents after child's ER visit
This study tests whether a text-messaging program can help parents support their child after a mental health emergency room visit. If you join, you'll receive texts with tips and resources to help your child transition to outpatient care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07435740Recruiting
Online sleep coaching for parents of autistic children
This study tests a telehealth program where parents learn techniques to help their young child with autism fall asleep and stay asleep. The goal is to improve the child's sleep without needing medication.
Cleveland, OhioAges 3–7 - NCT06324318RecruitingPhase 2
Parenting program for American Indian families in cities
This study tests a parenting program for American Indian parents and their children aged 12-17 who live in cities. It aims to help families strengthen their connections and support healthy development.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12 years+ - NCT06309329Enrolling by invitation
Strength at Home for Veteran Parents: A Study
This study tests a program called Strength at Home for veteran parents. It helps improve parenting and reduce stress for veterans with PTSD who have a child between 3 and 12 years old.
Temple, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06312410Recruiting
Family support for parents with mental illness
This study offers a family-based program for families where a parent has a mental health condition. It aims to support your whole family, with a focus on children's well-being.
Copenhagen, HellerupAges birth–17 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.