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
- NCT06352463Recruiting
Social anxiety treatment for child and parent together
This study tests a therapy for social anxiety that involves both the child and a parent. It aims to help children and teens who struggle with social anxiety by working together with their parent in treatment sessions.
Delft, South HollandAges 8–16 - NCT07327060Recruiting
Camera-Assisted Parent Training for Children's Teeth
This study tests whether teaching parents with a small intraoral camera can help improve their child's toothbrushing habits. It focuses on children ages 5–7 who have a new permanent molar coming in.
AydinAges 5–7 - NCT07553104Enrolling by invitation
How waiting for mental health care affects children and families
This study asks children ages 2–17 and their parents about their feelings and stress while waiting for and receiving help from child mental health services in Denmark. Researchers want to understand how the waiting time affects families.
AalborgAges 2–17 - 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 - NCT05591820Recruiting
Brief parent training for kids’ behavior at home
This study tests a short program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in daily life. It may help families teach consistent routines and responses to behaviors like hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, or opposiveness.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 2–11 - NCT06876246Recruiting
Family Check-Up Online for parents of teens aged 11–14
This trial tests an online program to help parents support their 11- to 14-year-old child who may need extra school supports. You would join from home using your smartphone or email.
Eugene, OregonAges Any age - NCT03641092Recruiting
Parenting program to improve kindergarten readiness
This trial tests a parenting support program for new parents of very young babies, with the goal of helping children be more ready for kindergarten. You may be a good match if you and your baby are able to attend one of the study sites and meet the basic baby and language requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 3 months - NCT07471594Recruiting
Parent training for autistic toddlers in early intervention
This study tests a family-focused training program to help parents of toddlers with autism-related behaviors. It is designed for children already receiving early intervention services through BabyNet who show early signs of autism and emotional challenges.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 1–3 - NCT04853888Recruiting
Parent training program for young children’s health and development
This study offers a 10–12 week parent training program to help support children’s health and development. It may help you learn practical strategies, and you and your child may also provide small blood samples for the study.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT05169385Recruiting
Parent support for teens in residential treatment for substance misuse
This trial tests a parent-focused program (via interviews and texting) for families when a teen is leaving residential treatment. It aims to help parents/guardians support their teen after discharge and reduce substance-related risk.
Rockford, IllinoisAges 12–18 - NCT05206708Recruiting
Personalized parent-child therapy for young children under 3
This study tests whether a tailored parent-child therapy can improve functional or behavior problems in children under 3. It may help by supporting parents with strategies that strengthen interactions and reduce troublesome behaviors.
BesançonAges Up to 3 years - NCT05230199Recruiting
Improving the hospital environment for newborn comfort
This study tests whether changing the hospital environment can improve comfort and care for newborns who are very early in life. It focuses on babies who are delivered early and enrolled right away after birth.
St Louis, MissouriAges 1 day–1 week - NCT05299814Recruiting
Study how parent emotion skills affect ADHD treatment
This study looks at whether helping parents manage their emotions can improve how their child with ADHD does. You may be asked to track emotions and behavior at home to better understand what supports work best.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 5–12 - 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 - NCT05492422Recruiting
Training program for children with ADHD and their parents
This trial tests whether a structured “executive skills” training program for kids with ADHD, plus parent training, can improve attention and behavior. It includes both parent and teacher feedback to make sure symptoms are present in everyday settings.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 8–12 - NCT05534568Recruiting
Parent support program for families affected by pregnancy substance use
This program aims to help mothers and young children get safer, better support services when substance use occurred during pregnancy. It may help connect you (or your child) to the right community resources and reduce risk of ongoing alcohol or drug exposure.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT05562258Recruiting
Peer coaching for teens with eating disorders
This study tests a “peer-coaching” program where a teen receives support from someone with lived experience, alongside their care. It may help improve how teens manage their eating disorder treatment and feel supported during recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT05703347Recruiting
Mobile app coaching to improve sleep and prevent childhood obesity
This study tests a mobile health app that helps children get better sleep, aiming to support healthier weight over time. It is designed for children who are getting less sleep than recommended and are in the higher-but-not-highest weight range for their age.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 8–12 - NCT05765643Recruiting
Mobile app support for parents managing children’s symptoms
This study tests a smartphone app meant to help parents manage their child’s symptoms at home. You may be able to join if you’re a parent of a medically complex child and can use the app in Chinese.
Kowloon, KowloonAges 2–18 - NCT05772897Recruiting
Parenting group for mothers with postpartum depression
This study offers a structured parenting skills group to help mothers’ mood after having a baby. It also includes some mothers without current depression symptoms for comparison, to better understand what helps.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT05919849RecruitingPhase 1
Helping parents support their LGBTQ+ children who face stigma
This Phase 1 study tests a program for parents (or guardians) to help them better support their LGBTQ+ young adult family member who is experiencing stigma and not feeling accepted. It aims to see if the approach can improve support and coping within families.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 15 years+ - NCT06111040Recruiting
Parenting study for food-driven young children
This study tests a program to help parents handle feeding their 4- or 5-year-old child who is very motivated by food. It aims to support healthy eating habits.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–5 - 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
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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.