Clinical trials
Parents clinical trials
Below are recruiting parents 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
- NCT07749521Recruiting
Treating depressed parents of children with behavioural problems
This study tests a virtual group treatment to help parents with mild to moderate depression improve their own wellbeing and better support their child's emotional and behavioural health. If you are a parent with depression and have a child aged 6-11 who is struggling emotionally or behaviourally, this trial may be for you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 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 - NCT07687524Recruiting
Study on parent-child interaction for healthy growth
This study looks at how parents and children interact day to day to help support healthy growth. It tests a program that teaches parents about everyday behavior patterns to strengthen their relationship with their child.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 2–65 - NCT05997680Recruiting
Yoga for attention in kids with heart disease
This study tests if a parent-child yoga program can help improve attention in children aged 4 to 6 with congenital heart disease who have attention difficulties. You and your child would attend yoga sessions together for 8 weeks.
Montreal, QuebecAges 4–6 - NCT07607613Recruiting
Support for LGBTQ+ Parents with Depression Risk
This study offers group support sessions for LGBTQ+ parents who are pregnant or recently had a baby and are experiencing mild depression or worry about postpartum depression. The goal is to help prevent depression from getting worse and improve emotional well-being during this important life transition.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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+ - 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 - NCT07419308Enrolling by invitation
Parenting program for male caregivers of children in mental health care
This trial tests a program called 'Connecting and Reflecting Experience' (CARE) for male caregivers. It's designed to help you connect better with your child while they are receiving mental health services.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07421830Recruiting
Parent training to boost physical activity in kids with autism
This trial tests a program that teaches parents how to help their preschool-aged child with autism be more physically active. If you have a child with autism between ages 3 and 6, this program might give you practical tools to support their movement and play.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT05834907Recruiting
Parents of young kids in Early Head Start programs
This study supports parents whose children are in (or can join) Early Head Start in parts of Pennsylvania. It tests a parent program (“Hands and Hearts Together”) delivered in Spanish or English and may help families with parenting support.
College Park, MarylandAges 8 months+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for parents?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 395 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.