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
- NCT07226401Recruiting
Virtual village for young parents
This study tests a virtual support program for young parents, looking at whether it helps with parenting skills and well-being. If you join, you'll take part in online group sessions with other young parents.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 16–21 - NCT07225010Recruiting
Video Parenting Program for Young Children with Behavior Problems
This study tests a special parenting program (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) done through video calls. It aims to help children aged 2–6 with behavior problems and to strengthen family relationships.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 2–7 - NCT05490745Recruiting
Parent-focused therapy to improve positive parenting in young children
This study tests a parenting-focused psychological program designed to support how parents understand and respond to their child’s feelings, especially after stressful events. It may help families improve parenting and child mental well-being for children ages 3–6 who are showing emotional or behavior concerns.
Braga, Braga DistrictAges 3–6 - NCT06138431Recruiting
Group therapy for parents of children with food allergies
This study tests a group therapy program to help parents manage anxiety or depression related to their child's serious food allergy. You'll attend 6 weekly group sessions and fill out questionnaires online to see if the program helps you feel better.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1.5 years–17 years - NCT06363695Recruiting
Building community health workers to support parents
This trial trains community health volunteers to help parents in Kibera with young children using a program called SafeCare. It aims to improve parenting skills and child safety.
NairobiAges 18 years+ - NCT07203014Enrolling by invitation
Parent-teacher partnership for kids with behavior challenges
This trial tests a program that helps parents and teachers work together to support preschool children who have behavioral challenges or need help with social-emotional skills.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07185750Recruiting
Pain Catastrophizing in Parents of Children with JIA
This study looks at how parents of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) think about and react to pain. It aims to understand how parents' worry about pain might affect their child's experience.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 7–18 - NCT06937398Recruiting
Survey on brain monitoring during kids' anesthesia
This study surveys parents and older children to understand their views on using EEG brain monitoring during anesthesia. It aims to improve care for children having planned surgeries.
SingaporeAges 12 years+ - NCT07168057Enrolling by invitation
Young children and screens: a parent and nurse study
This study explores how parents think about screen time for young children and how child health nurses discuss it. It aims to understand perspectives and improve support for families in a digital age.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - 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.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 6 years+ - NCT07153250Recruiting
Online parent training for young child anxiety
This trial tests an online program that teaches parents how to help their young child (ages 2 to 7) manage anxiety. You would complete the program at home, and researchers want to see if it reduces your child's anxiety symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07153198Recruiting
Parenting program for child social-emotional growth
This study tests a parenting program called VIPP-SD designed to help parents support their young child’s social and emotional development. It may be a good fit if you are the parent of a child aged 2 to 6 and want to learn new ways to nurture their feelings and relationships.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 2–5 - NCT07139769Recruiting
Support for parents of young adults with cancer
This study tests a resilience-building program designed to help parents and caregivers of adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) with cancer feel more supported and manage stress. It may help you find ways to cope and connect with others in similar situations.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07118293Enrolling by invitation
Sensory therapy program for kids with developmental disabilities
This study tests a family-focused therapy program that uses calming sensory activities to help children with developmental disabilities engage better and feel more empowered. It also supports parents by giving them tools and confidence.
TainanAges 3–12 - NCT06315114Recruiting
Parenting support therapy for mental health
This study tests a talking therapy that helps parents with mental health challenges to better understand and connect with their child. It is designed for parents who are already getting help for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, or personality disorders.
Gentofte Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT06976463Recruiting
Parent knowledge of infant choking and CPR
This study tests whether a training program improves parents' ability to help a choking infant or perform CPR. It may be a good fit if you are willing to learn first aid for your baby.
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT05686473Recruiting
Parent teaching program for children with prenatal alcohol exposure
This study offers a structured teaching program for parents of children who were exposed to alcohol before birth (prenatal alcohol exposure). It aims to help families better understand the child’s needs and how to support development and daily functioning.
ArendalAges 2–18 - NCT07075614Enrolling by invitation
Parent training for kids with autism or high-risk infants
This study tests a parent training program for children with autism or for infants under 2 who show early signs of autism. The program helps parents learn ways to support their child's development.
IstanbulAges birth–5 years - NCT07060573Recruiting
Parent-led mouth stimulation to help premature babies suck
This study tests if gentle mouth stimulation done by parents helps premature babies (around 34–36 weeks) learn to suck better. If your baby is stable and doesn’t have certain face or muscle conditions, this may help them feed sooner.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 8 months–8 months - NCT07047378Recruiting
ACT training for parents and kids at risk
This trial tests a 6-week program using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help reduce parental burnout and improve child well-being. It is for Cantonese-speaking families in Hong Kong who are experiencing emotional distress or are at risk of domestic violence.
Kwun TongAges 3–65 - NCT07040462Recruiting
Parent-child therapy after the 2023 Turkish earthquake
This study tests a therapy for young children (ages 3–6) and their parents who lived through the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. It aims to help kids heal from trauma by improving the parent-child bond through weekly sessions.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 3–65 - NCT07019389Enrolling by invitation
Food allergy anxiety scale study for Turkish families
This study tests Turkish versions of surveys that measure anxiety about food allergies in children and their parents. It aims to make sure these surveys work well for Turkish-speaking families.
IstanbulAges 8–18 - NCT06963554Recruiting
Does Project Support help families after trauma?
This study tests a program called Project Support to help families deal with trauma. If you're a caregiver looking for trauma services for your 6-to-13-year-old child, and you can do telehealth sessions, this may be a good fit.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 6–13 - NCT06934759Enrolling by invitation
Parents' experience of a child with a large birthmark
This study explores how parents feel and cope when their child has a large congenital melanocytic nevus, a type of birthmark. You would take part in a one-on-one interview to share your experience.
Nancy, FranceAges 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.