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Parent-Child Relations clinical trials and research

• 22Clinical trials
• 8Countries

Newest Parent-Child Relations clinical trials

All recruiting trials (22)

• Postpartum Mom Power for Opioid Use Disorder

  This study tests a Mother Power parenting program in moms with opioid use disorder to see if it helps reduce cravings, stress, and improve brain responses to infant cues compared with enhanced usual care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stony Brook University · Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations · NCT07632053

• Support program for parents living with advanced cancer

  This study tests whether adding experiential sessions to a psycho-educational program helps parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children aged 10–25.

  Recruiting Université Libre de Bruxelles · Anderlecht · NCT07341815

• Digital game to enhance parent–child play and bonding

  This project will test a digital game for caregiver–child pairs that encourages playful interactions to strengthen bonding and boost parents' confidence and skills.

  Recruiting University of Miami · Coral Gables, Florida and 1 other locations · NCT07170553

• VIPP-SD parenting support to boost social-emotional development in young children

  This project will try the VIPP-SD video-feedback parenting program with Portuguese parents of 2–6-year-old children to see if it increases parental sensitivity and improves children's behavior.

  Recruiting ISPA - Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Psicologicas, Sociais e da Vida · Lisbon, Lisbon District · NCT07153198

• Dinosaur Child Program for 4- to 8-year-olds with conduct problems

  This trial tests whether the Incredible Years Dinosaur Child Program helps 4- to 8-year-olds with conduct problems improve behavior, emotions, and social skills, compared with a waitlist control.

  Recruiting Tilburg University · Tilburg · NCT07051642

• Project Support for caregivers of children exposed to violence or maltreatment

  This trial tests whether a brief telehealth program called Project Support helps caregivers of 6–13-year-old children on a trauma-services waitlist improve parenting support and reduce family distress.

  Recruiting Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, South Carolina · NCT06963554

• Exploring the benefits of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

  This study is trying to see if Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can help parents and their young children with behavior issues feel less stressed and improve their emotional well-being.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Florida · Gainesville, Florida and 1 other locations · NCT06827951

• Impact of mobile devices on young children's development and health

  This study looks at how using tablets and smartphones affects the development and health of kids aged 3 to 4 years old to help parents and policymakers understand the pros and cons of screen time.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Sheffield Hallam University · Sheffield and 1 other locations · NCT06810570

• Intervention for parents of very preterm children to improve behavior

  This study is testing two different parenting programs to see if they can help parents of very preterm children improve their parenting skills and reduce behavior problems in their kids.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Cincinnati, Ohio · NCT06767293

• Coaching parents to boost happiness in 4–6-year-old children

  This test sees if three brief parent coaching sessions that encourage child positive emotions can increase reward-related brain responses in 4–6-year-old children of mothers with elevated depression.

  Recruiting University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · NCT06725160

• Evaluation of a Parent Toolkit for improving adolescent health communication

  This study is testing a new toolkit to help parents talk with their teens about health and sexual behaviors to see if it can help delay sexual activity and encourage safe practices among kids aged 12-15.

  Recruiting Child Trends · Cairo, Georgia · NCT06579781

• A program to improve emotional awareness and mental health in parents of young children

  This study tests a new program that helps parents of young children with depression and anxiety feel better and improve their parenting skills.

  Recruiting University of Manitoba · Winnipeg, Manitoba · NCT06455397

• A program to enhance playful learning between parents and infants

  This study is testing a program that helps parents learn fun ways to play with their babies under one year old to support their emotional development.

  Recruiting University of Copenhagen · Copenhagen · NCT06352229

• Parenting STAIR for military-connected mothers and their young children

  This study tests whether a 12–16 week online Parenting STAIR program helps military-connected mothers with trauma reduce PTSD or depression symptoms and improve parenting with their 2–10-year-old children.

  Recruiting at 3 sites New York University · El Paso, Texas and 2 other locations · NCT06262178

• Telehealth parenting support for families in child welfare

  This study is testing whether telehealth parenting support can help parents of infants in the child welfare system just as much as traditional home visits.

  Recruiting University of Washington · Seattle, Washington · NCT06109766

• Program to strengthen parent-child attachment

  This study tests a parenting program designed to help parents build a stronger bond with their toddlers aged 8 to 36 months to improve their emotional health and reduce behavior issues.

  Recruiting University of Maryland, College Park · College Park, Maryland and 1 other locations · NCT05834907

• Therapy for LGBTQ adults and their nonaccepting parents

  This study is testing whether online therapy for LGBTQ adults with nonaccepting parents can help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Yale University · New York, New York and 1 other locations · NCT05766592

• Family support program for parents and children in Palestine

  This study is testing a family support program to see if it can help parents and their teenagers in Palestine feel safer and improve their relationships after experiencing conflict.

  Recruiting University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, Indiana · NCT05706376

• Enhancing parent-child relationships in primary care settings

  This study is testing a new program to see if it can help improve relationships between parents and their young children while also reducing child maltreatment.

  Recruiting University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina and 1 other locations · NCT05233150

• Improving the hospital environment for preterm infants and their parents

  This study is testing a special program to see if it helps preterm infants and their parents feel better and bond more during their time in the NICU compared to regular care.

  Recruiting University of Southern California · St Louis, Missouri · NCT05230199

• Early intervention program for preschoolers with ADHD

  This study is testing a new program that helps parents of preschoolers with ADHD learn strategies to manage their child's symptoms and improve their relationship, making it easier for families to get support.

  Recruiting Lehigh University · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · NCT04627415

• Using cognitive behavioral therapy to help parents of premature infants in the NICU

  This study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy can help parents of premature infants in the NICU feel less anxious and depressed, which may improve their relationship with their child and the child's development.

  Recruiting University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, Texas · NCT03906435

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Quick answers

How many Parent-Child Relations clinical trials are recruiting right now?

22, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (16 trials), Portugal (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial), Denmark (1 trial), Israel (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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