Clinical trials
Parents clinical trials
Below are recruiting parents clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 414 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07372898Recruiting
Helping parents create a calm home for preterm babies after surgery
This study tests a program called H-HOPE that helps parents create a calm, supportive environment for their baby after major surgery. The goal is to improve the baby's recovery and reduce stress for the whole family.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 week–2 months - NCT07373223Recruiting
Virtual reality for schema therapy with parent and child modes
This study tests whether virtual reality can help with schema therapy exercises. It is for patients whose current emotional struggles are linked to early life experiences. The goal is to see if VR makes these exercises more helpful.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 18–65 - NCT07373483Recruiting
Children's use of tablets and phones at home
This study watches how 3-5 year old children use tablets and smartphones at home. It aims to understand what devices they use and how parents' own habits or family background might affect screen time.
SheffieldAges 3–5 - NCT07387627Recruiting
COPCA Therapy for Infants at Risk of Developmental Delays
This study is testing a new way of doing physical therapy (called COPCA) for babies who are at risk of developmental delays. The goal is to see if it helps them reach milestones better than standard care.
Seville, SevilleAges Up to 1 year - NCT01073475Recruiting
Pregnancy and birth registry for community health research
This trial is a long-term registry that collects pregnancy and birth information in a community to help researchers study maternal and newborn health. It may help you and others by improving understanding of care and outcomes across many pregnancies.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT03224845Recruiting
Parent and child program for anxious children
This study tests a program to help parents and young children (ages 2–8) when the child is prone to anxiety and the parent has an anxiety diagnosis. It may help families learn skills to reduce anxious feelings and improve daily functioning.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT07676240Recruiting
Coaching program for fathers with young kids in home visiting
This trial tests a coaching program for fathers with children ages 12 to 36 months who are enrolled in Akin services. The program is designed to support fathers and their young children through home visits.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 1 year+ - NCT06832280Recruiting
Helping parents support their child with hypospadias
This study tests a program to help parents feel more supported when their young child is diagnosed with hypospadias. You and your child may be able to join if you are a parent or guardian, your child is under 6, and you have an upcoming urology visit to discuss hypospadias.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges Any age - NCT07483515Recruiting
Bonding before birth: an app for first-time parents
This trial tests a mobile health app for first-time expectant couples to strengthen bonding during pregnancy. It may help reduce stress and improve emotional connection.
SingaporeAges 21–75 - NCT07425691Recruiting
A program for teens with chronic pain and their parents
This study offers a program to help teens with chronic pain learn skills to manage their pain and improve daily life. The program includes both the teen and a parent, so it's a team effort.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT07432789Recruiting
Testing a motion app for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a smartphone app that measures how children with cerebral palsy move. It aims to see if the app can accurately track motor abilities, which could help doctors and families monitor progress more easily.
DijonAges 6–18 - NCT07436195Recruiting
Epigenetics and cell-free DNA in gestational diabetes study
This study looks at how changes in DNA (called epigenetics) might affect gestational diabetes in pregnancy. It aims to understand these changes using cell-free DNA from the mother and father.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT06984809Recruiting
Invest in Play: a parent program for children with behavior problems
This study tests a new program called 'Invest in Play' that helps parents of children with behavior problems. The goal is to see if learning new ways to play and interact with your child can improve their behavior.
Bergen, FyllingdalenAges 18 years+ - NCT07515534Recruiting
Early Parent Education for Better Baby Sleep
This study tests whether teaching parents about healthy sleep habits before their baby is born helps children sleep better. Researchers will compare families who get this early education to those who don't.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07574567Recruiting
Parenting Program to Reduce Family Violence in Tanzania
This study tests a parenting program called Familia Imara designed to help families in Tanzania reduce conflict and violence at home. It focuses on families with very young children (infants and toddlers under 2 years old) and involves both parents working together.
Dar es SalaamAges Any age - NCT07632053Recruiting
Support Program for Mothers With Opioid Addiction
This study offers support and treatment for mothers struggling with opioid use disorder who have a child age 5 or younger. Researchers will provide intervention and assess brain imaging to understand how best to help mothers and their families.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–50 - NCT07641244Recruiting
How Family Income Changes Affect Child Mental Health and Brain Function
This study looks at how changes in a parent's income affect children's mental health, stress levels, and brain development. Researchers will follow children whose parents are in a financial support program to understand these connections better.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 10–18 - NCT07655310Recruiting
Parent factors and CT use in kids with minor head injury
This study looks at how a parent's background and understanding of health information might affect whether a child with a minor head injury gets a CT scan. It aims to better understand these factors to improve care.
BursaAges Up to 17 years - NCT07660458Recruiting
Parent stress and treatment follow-through in childhood brain tumor
This study looks at how stress affects parents who care for children with medulloblastoma that has come back. By asking parents to fill out questionnaires, the researchers want to understand what makes it harder or easier to follow treatment plans.
Chengdu, SichuanAges birth–18 years - NCT07516574Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program before scoliosis surgery in teens
This trial tests whether doing special exercises before spine surgery helps teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (a sideways curve of the spine). The goal is to see if pre-surgery exercise improves how patients recover and feel after surgery.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 10–18 - NCT07376252Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app to help parents prevent childhood obesity
This study tests whether a mobile app for parents can help prevent obesity in school-aged children. If you join, you'll use the app to learn healthy habits for your child.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 5–11 - 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+ - NCT07205484Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Early communication help for deaf or hard of hearing toddlers
This study looks at the long-term effects of early communication support for toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. It may help show how early intervention can improve language and social skills.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 5–8 - NCT07011381Enrolling by invitation
Parent views on children's oral health: refugees vs Egyptians
This study looks at how parents view their child's oral health (teeth and mouth) and how it affects daily life. It compares views of Sudanese refugee parents and Egyptian parents living in Cairo.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr Ash Shaikh/ ElhamrawyAges 6–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for parents?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 414 recruiting parents 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 parents 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 parents 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.