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Parenting clinical trials and research

• 30Clinical trials
• 110NIH research projects
• 11Countries

Newest Parenting clinical trials

All recruiting trials (30)

• Online emotion-regulation and parenting program for parents of preschoolers

  A online program helps parents of 2- to 6-year-olds learn to manage their emotions and respond to their children in calmer, more supportive ways.

  Recruiting The University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT07822841

• See if the Common Elements Treatment Approach helps mothers in Lima improve mental health and parenting

  This trial tests whether the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) can improve mental health and parenting outcomes for mothers of young children in a low-income community in Lima, Peru.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Notre Dame · Lima · NCT07667738

• ParentText for Crisis: a WhatsApp chatbot for Palestinian caregivers in Jordan

  A WhatsApp chatbot called ParentText for Crisis tests whether it can help Palestinian caregivers in Jerash Camp in Jordan feel less stressed, use healthier parenting techniques, and reduce violence toward their children.

  Recruiting University of Oxford · Jerash · NCT07494786

• Hybrid ezParent program to boost parenting skills for families with 2-5 year olds

  This trial tests whether a hybrid, web-based ezParent program plus group sessions improves parenting practices and child outcomes for families with young children compared with waiting list.

  Recruiting Klein Buendel, Inc. · Columbus, Ohio · NCT07417930

• 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

• Home-based positive parenting program for families at psychosocial risk

  This program will try home-based positive parenting support for families at psychosocial risk in Cantabria to help improve parenting skills and children’s well-being.

  Recruiting University of Seville · Santander, Cantabria · NCT07106775

• Support program for early postpartum mothers on outpatient medications for opioid use disorder

  This program will test whether Proud of Baby and Me helps pregnant women and those up to 12 months postpartum who are on outpatient medications for opioid use disorder stay in treatment and manage parenting and mental health stress.

  Recruiting University of Arkansas · Little Rock, Arkansas · NCT07071766

• Digital parenting program to reduce mothers' social media use and shape preschoolers' technology attitudes

  This randomized program will test whether an eight-session digital parenting course helps mothers cut down social media use and improve how they handle their preschool children's technology.

  Recruiting Artvin Coruh University · Artvin, Centre · NCT07008651

• Thrive Initiative parent-education: hybrid versus online delivery for Air Force families

  This project will test whether a hybrid (online plus group) or an online-only version of the Thrive parent programs works better for Air Force service members and caregivers of children ages 0–18.

  Recruiting Penn State University · University Park, Pennsylvania · NCT06823518

• 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

• Digital program to promote positive parenting behaviors

  This study is testing an online program for parents of 3-year-olds to see if it helps them improve their parenting skills and strengthen their relationship with their children.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Turku · Turku and 1 other locations · NCT06750510

• Online parenting program for Filipino families

  This study tests if an online parenting program can help Filipino families in California improve their parenting skills and their children's behavior over six months.

  Recruiting Kaiser Permanente · Pasadena, California · NCT06569303

• Telehealth training for parents to manage children's behavioral issues

  This study tests a telehealth program that helps parents manage their children's behavioral issues to see how well it works and find ways to improve it for those who need more support.

  Recruiting University of Colorado, Denver · Aurora, Colorado · NCT06505980

• 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

• Exploring pregnancy and parenting experiences in individuals with Lyme disease

  This study looks at how having Lyme disease affects pregnancy and parenting experiences for those diagnosed with the condition.

  Recruiting Children's National Research Institute · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06397794

• Program to support parents in promoting healthy behaviors in children

  This study tests whether a program that helps parents promote healthy eating, exercise, and sleep can improve the health and well-being of children aged 2-5 years.

  Recruiting at 2 sites The Hospital for Sick Children · Toronto, Ontario and 1 other locations · NCT06389084

• Improving parenting skills in Kibera through SafeCare Kenya

  This study is testing a program called SafeCare Kenya to see if it can help parents of young children improve their parenting skills and family health compared to regular care.

  Recruiting Pacific University · Nairobi · NCT06363695

• Culturally grounded parenting intervention for American Indian families

  This study tests a new parenting program designed for American Indian and Alaska Native families to see if it helps improve parenting skills and family life compared to a standard information program.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 2 Arizona State University · Phoenix, Arizona and 3 other locations · NCT06324318

• Improving parenting skills and school outcomes for PreK children

  This study is testing a parenting program to see if it can help parents improve their skills and get their 4-year-old kids ready for kindergarten in public prekindergarten programs.

  Recruiting Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, Maryland and 1 other locations · NCT06197997

• A parenting and coparenting program for low-income parents of infants

  This study is testing a new parenting program for low-income parents of infants to see if it helps them improve their parenting skills and work better together as a team.

  Recruiting Georgetown University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06179576

• A new model to support preschool children's mental health through parenting programs

  This study is testing a new parenting program to see if it can help improve the mental health of preschool children from low-income families who are having behavior issues.

  Recruiting Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT06145477

• Helping parents support food motivated children

  This study looks at how different parenting styles can help parents of food-loving kids eat healthier and avoid gaining too much weight.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Temple University · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 1 other locations · NCT06111040

• 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

• Community Connections for treating emotional disorders in youth

  This study is testing a new therapy program for kids and teens with anxiety and depression to see if it helps them feel better, and it involves both the youth and their parents.

  Recruiting University of Miami · Coral Gables, Florida · NCT06038721

• 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

• Improving preschoolers' mental health through parenting programs

  This study tests if a parenting program can help parents support their preschoolers better and reduce behavior problems in kids from families that need extra help.

  Recruiting Université de Montréal · Montreal, Quebec · NCT05796466

• Community health worker intervention for child behavior and parenting support

  This study is testing a new program that helps families with children aged 2 to 12 who have behavior problems or have experienced abuse by combining therapy with support from community health workers to see if it improves their situation.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Miami · Miami, Florida and 1 other locations · NCT05400434

• Web-based program to support first-time parents

  This study tests a web-based program designed to help first-time parents feel more confident and improve their baby's health by providing support and resources.

  Recruiting Taipei Medical University · Taipei · NCT04981730

• 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

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 110)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Enhancing Parenting Support in Peer Recovery Programs

  Aimed at helping parents who are recovering from substance use improve parenting with tailored training and ongoing support.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-11588043

• Hope for Stronger Families: improving children's behavior by boosting family finances and parenting in Uganda

  This project combines family savings and parenting support programs to help Ugandan families improve children's behavior and well-being.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11503825

• Hope for Stronger Families: supporting family finances and parenting to help children's behavior in Uganda

  This project combines savings and economic support with group parenting help to improve children's behavior and family wellbeing in Uganda.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11503820

• Bundle of nutrition, parenting, and health support to boost young children’s development

  A group of researchers will test whether adding nutritious foods and responsive caregiving to health services helps children aged 6–30 months grow and develop better.

  NIH research University of South Carolina at Columbia · Columbia, United States · NIH-11478604

• Linking Daily Parental Experiences to Kids' Self-Regulation Growth in Preschoolers

  This grant aims to understand how everyday parental experiences and stress influence preschoolers’ ability to manage emotions and behavior over time.

  NIH research Osu Center for Health Sciences · Tulsa, United States · NIH-11471439

• Prevention of Maternal Depression Across 25 Years in Diverse Contexts with a Parenting Support Program

  A long-term study in low-income families will explore how mothers’ depression changes over 25 years and whether a family-focused parenting program can help reduce depressive symptoms.

  NIH research Trustees of Indiana University · Bloomington, United States · NIH-11421497

• Oxytocin system and parenting in mice

  A study in mice looks at how the oxytocin system supports single or shared parenting and what makes parental care differ between individuals.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11416815

• Bundle of nutrition, parenting and healthy routines to boost early childhood development

  A funded program will test how combining responsive parenting, nutrition (eggs and dried fish), and infection-control activities affects young children's development in Liberia.

  NIH research University of South Carolina at Columbia · Columbia, United States · NIH-11416291

• Optimizing Parenting Assessments to Help Families and Youth

  A project to improve how we measure parenting so researchers and clinicians can better support healthy youth development.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, United States · NIH-11413537

• Digitally Prompted Parenting: A text message program to help parents reduce college students’ drinking

  A texting program helps parents stay in touch with their incoming college students to reduce alcohol use and related problems.

  NIH research Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11408546

• Interventions to Improve Parenting and Child Wellbeing Across Generations

  A family-based program tests whether helping parents in one generation and their children can lead to healthier parenting and better adjustment for the next generation.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11394027

• Understanding how moment-to-moment parenting affects treatment outcomes for teens with co‑occurring disorders and alcohol use

  Teens with alcohol problems and other mental health issues may improve most when parents are involved, and this study looks at real-time parenting to see what helps.

  NIH research Boston University (Charles River Campus) · Boston, United States · NIH-11393684

• BeReady2Smile: Mobile-friendly training for parents to keep young children’s teeth healthy

  A parent-focused program is being developed to help families with children aged 2–5 build healthy oral-hygiene habits.

  NIH research Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat · Springfield, UNITED STATES · NIH-11386440

• Strengthening Parenting to Support Social, Emotional, and School Readiness for Young Children in Low-Income Communities

  A parenting program used with PreK families in low-income urban and rural schools aims to boost children's social-emotional skills and readiness for kindergarten.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11375914

• Long-term, population-wide impact of a school-based parenting program to prevent obesity

  A National Institute of Health-funded program will test whether a school-based parenting support program helps reduce obesity risk among Black and Latino children by promoting healthy parenting and child self-regulation over several years.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11372303

• Baby Books for parenting and child outcomes through middle childhood

  A family-focused program uses child-friendly books and caregiver guidance to support children’s learning and behavior as they grow into middle childhood.

  NIH research University of California-Irvine · Irvine, United States · NIH-11368687

• Randomized trial of a scalable parenting program to support brain pathways and socio-emotional development in preterm infants

  A randomized trial will test a scalable parenting program started after hospital discharge to help preterm infants and their families support brain development and emotional health.

  NIH research University of Houston · Houston, United States · NIH-11368003

• Stress management and parenting training for prenatal care in Puerto Rico

  A large randomized trial will test whether a virtual prenatal education program focused on stress reduction helps mothers and babies in Puerto Rico compared with standard programs and usual care.

  NIH research Ponce School of Medicine · Ponce, United States · NIH-11362989

• Helping Parents Prevent Adolescent Vaping: A Longitudinal Study and Experimental Messages

  A study with 12-year-olds’ families aims to understand how parental knowledge and parenting practices influence teens’ nicotine and cannabis vaping, and tests messages to help parents prevent vaping.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-11344769

• Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Help to Families in Child Welfare via Telehealth

  A trusted health team is testing if telehealth parenting support can help families involved with child welfare during and after COVID-19.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11337483

• Parenting-focused mindfulness to prevent adolescent substance use

  A parenting-focused mindfulness program for stressed parents of adolescents may lower family stress and help prevent substance use and related problems in teens.

  NIH research George Mason University · Fairfax, United States · NIH-11333716

• Understanding how brain signals control parenting and feeding behavior

  A research study explores how animals decide between caring for offspring and getting food, and how this choice differs by sex and biology, using genetic tools in fish to reveal brain mechanisms.

  NIH research Univ of Maryland, College Park · College Park, United States · NIH-11331609

• Parenting in Two Worlds for urban AI families

  A long-term study in urban American Indian and Alaska Native families tests a culturally grounded parenting program to improve family life and reduce risk behaviors in children.

  NIH research Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · Scottsdale, United States · NIH-11329234

• Smart speaker parenting help for families with young children

  A new tool using smart speaker technology helps parents with kids ages 0-11 manage routines and improve kids’ behavior and sleep.

  NIH research Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat · Springfield, UNITED STATES · NIH-11326649

• Online parenting program to support Filipino family wellness

  An online parenting program to help Filipino American families strengthen parent-child relationships and lower teen depression and suicide risk.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-11322991

• Promoting Parallel Parenting for Kids During High-Conflict Divorce

  A new program aims to help families with high-conflict divorces reduce harm to children by teaching parallel parenting skills.

  NIH research Iris Media, INC. · Eugene, United States · NIH-11321166

• Mom Wine Club: How Maternal Identity and Drinking Influence Mothers

  A study with mothers of young children will look at how identifying with a social group that normalizes drinking affects real-life alcohol use.

  NIH research Texas A&m University · College Station, United States · NIH-11314702

• Parenting support for pregnant people with opioid use disorder

  This project adapts a proven parenting program to help pregnant people with opioid use disorder build parenting skills and support from pregnancy into early parenthood.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11311340

• Coparenting support for new African American families in home visiting

  A stage III trial will test a 6-session coparenting program called FIOC delivered alongside home visiting to help new African American families raise children.

  NIH research University of South Florida · Tampa, United States · NIH-11298185

• Combining cash support and parenting help to boost early child development

  A study tests whether giving families extra money together with parenting guidance improves young children’s development and family life.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11297896

• Helping children cope during high-conflict divorces

  This study is all about helping kids aged 0-11 who are affected by their parents' ongoing conflicts during and after a divorce, by creating special programs for parents to learn how to manage their disagreements better and support their children's emotional health.

  NIH research Iris Media, INC. · Eugene, United States · NIH-11294371

• Parenting Practices After Youth Psychiatric Hospitalization

  This grant tests how parenting behaviors after a teen leaves psychiatric hospitalization affect the risk of self-injury thoughts and behaviors in the following month, with kids aged 12–17 and their families.

  NIH research Rhode Island Hospital · Providence, United States · NIH-11292920

• Hope for Stronger Families: building family savings and parenting support in Uganda

  This project helps families in Uganda build savings and strengthen parenting to improve children's behavior and mental health, especially where HIV and poverty are common.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11285374

• How parents' day-to-day feeding choices shape young children's diets

  This project follows families with children ages 0–11 to see how parents' changing feeding choices during the day relate to what their child eats.

  NIH research University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, United States · NIH-11258947

• Parenting and temperament links to low empathy and guilt in young children

  This work looks at how parenting and young children's temperament relate to early signs of low empathy, guilt, and prosocial behavior in toddlers and preschoolers.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11257703

• A short online parenting skills check for parents of children ages 5–12

  This project creates a brief online questionnaire that helps understand effective parenting for parents and guardians of school‑age children.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11251604

• Parenting skills to help young children take their medicines

  A parent-focused program designed to help families of children ages 3–9, including those with leukemia, improve how reliably kids take their medicines.

  NIH research Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp · Buffalo, United States · NIH-11251601

• Parenting approaches to prevent obesity in very food-motivated young children

  This project looks at different ways parents feed and manage meals to help prevent unhealthy weight gain in preschool children who are strongly motivated by food.

  NIH research Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11247541

• Better ways to measure parenting with interviews, surveys, and short daily reports

  This project creates improved tools that collect parenting information from parents, children, and brief phone-based reports to give a clearer picture of family interactions.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, United States · NIH-11195556

• Risk calculator and telehealth parenting support to boost toddler mental health in pediatric care

  This project pairs a tool that flags toddlers at risk for mental health problems with telehealth and app-based parenting coaching to help families seen in pediatric clinics.

  NIH research Northwestern University · Chicago, United States · NIH-11192310

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Quick answers

How many Parenting clinical trials are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 11 countries. The most sites are in United States (18 trials), Canada (3 trials), Finland (1 trial), Hong Kong (1 trial), Jordan (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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