Parent-Child Relations Clinical Trials

35 recruitingLast updated: June 18, 2026

There are 35 actively recruiting parent-child relations clinical trials across 14 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3. Top locations include Beersheba, Israel, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, College Park, Maryland, United States. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Parent-Child Relations Trials at a Glance

35 actively recruiting trials for parent-child relations are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 14 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 30 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Beersheba, Bethlehem, and College Park. Lead sponsors running parent-child relations studies include Yale University, Child Trends, and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon.

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About Parent-Child Relations Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Parent-Child Relations? There are currently 34 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Parent-Child Relations trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Parent-Child Relations clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Not Applicable

Sensory Optimization of the Hospital Environment

Development, InfantParentsPreterm+2 more
University of Southern California215 enrolled1 locationNCT05230199
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Not Applicable

Parenting STAIR: Adapting a Trauma-Focused Parenting Intervention for Military-Connected Mothers and Their Children

DepressionPTSDParent-Child Relations
New York University120 enrolled3 locationsNCT06262178
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Not Applicable

Examining Whether Project Support Works

Child Mental HealthParent-Child RelationsParenting self-efficacy
Medical University of South Carolina100 enrolled1 locationNCT06963554
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Not Applicable

Postpartum Intervention for Mothers With Opioid Use Disorders (R33)

Opioid-use DisorderParent-Child Relations
Stony Brook University80 enrolled2 locationsNCT07632053
Recruiting
Not Applicable

The Playful Learning in Infancy Program

Infant DevelopmentParent-Child Relations
University of Copenhagen2,327 enrolled1 locationNCT06352229
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement in Primary Care (PriCARE) / Criando Niños Con CARIÑO (CARIÑO)

Parent-Child RelationsChild Maltreatment
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill1,932 enrolled2 locationsNCT05233150
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Dyad Plus Effectiveness/Feasibility

Weight LossPediatric ObesityFamily and Household+2 more
Wake Forest University Health Sciences90 enrolled1 locationNCT04036331
Recruiting
Not Applicable

An Evidence-based Family Support Program for Parents and Children in Palestine: A Theory-based Intervention

PsychopathologyAdolescentViolence+1 more
University of Notre Dame900 enrolled1 locationNCT05706376
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Not Applicable

Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Services to Families in Child Welfare Using Telehealth

ParentingParent-Child RelationsChild Maltreatment+1 more
University of Washington357 enrolled1 locationNCT06109766
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Relationship Enhancement Digital Game

Attachment disorderParentingParent-Child Relations
University of Miami30 enrolled2 locationsNCT07170553
Recruiting

Potential Benefits of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

DepressionAnxietyParent-Child Relations+1 more
University of Florida80 enrolled2 locationsNCT06827951
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Not Applicable

I-InTERACT Preterm Parenting

PretermParentingParent-Child Relations+1 more
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati90 enrolled1 locationNCT06767293
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Not Applicable

Parent Encouragement And Coaching of Happiness in Youth

DepressionParent-Child Relations
University of Pittsburgh180 enrolled1 locationNCT06725160
Recruiting
Phase 3

Affirmative Family and Individual Psychotherapy for Sexual and Gender Minority Adults and Their Nonaccepting Parents

Mental Health IssueParent-Child Relations
Yale University124 enrolled2 locationsNCT05766592
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Parental Support Intervention in an Advanced Oncological Context

Metastatic CancerCommunicationCancer Recurrence+3 more
Université Libre de Bruxelles120 enrolled1 locationNCT07341815
Recruiting
Phase 1

Supporting Parents in Affirming Their Children's Experiences of Stigma

Parent-Child Relations
Yale University129 enrolled4 locationsNCT05919849
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Promoting Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Implementation and Evaluation of the VIPP-SD Parenting Intervention in Portugal

Parent-Child Relations
ISPA - Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Psicologicas, Sociais e da Vida120 enrolled1 locationNCT07153198
Recruiting

The Effect of Mobile Devices on the Development and Health of Young Children

Behavior and Behavior MechanismsCognitionPhysical Health+4 more
Sheffield Hallam University874 enrolled2 locationsNCT06810570
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Not Applicable

A Mobile App to Improve 24-Hour Movement Guideline Adherence in Preschoolers

Sedentary behaviorsHealth EducationSleep+10 more
University of Kansas Medical Center80 enrolled1 locationNCT06667661
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Not Applicable

CenteringParenting Clinical Intervention on Kindergarten Readiness in Early Childhood

Child DevelopmentParentingParent-Child Relations+1 more
Boston Medical Center1,200 enrolled1 locationNCT03641092