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Parent-Child Relations

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39 US clinical trials · 22 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 2,000 participants

Evaluation of Parent Toolkit 2.0 (Morehouse Family Health Study)

Child Trends

NCT06579781

RECRUITING NA 1,932 participants

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

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT05233150

RECRUITING NA 1,200 participants

CenteringParenting Clinical Intervention on Kindergarten Readiness in Early Childhood

Boston Medical Center

NCT03641092

RECRUITING NA 900 participants

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

University of Notre Dame

NCT05706376

RECRUITING NA 357 participants

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

University of Washington

NCT06109766

RECRUITING NA 269 participants

HomeStyles-2: Shaping HOME Environments and LifeSTYLES to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT04802291

RECRUITING NA 249 participants

Hands and Hearts Together

University of Maryland, College Park

NCT05834907

RECRUITING NA 240 participants

Conversations With Caregivers About Health and Appearance

University of Oregon

NCT06843200

RECRUITING NA 215 participants

Sensory Optimization of the Hospital Environment

University of Southern California

NCT05230199

RECRUITING NA 180 participants

Parent Encouragement And Coaching of Happiness in Youth

University of Pittsburgh

NCT06725160

RECRUITING NA 180 participants

Project PEAK: Early Intervention for ADHD

Lehigh University

NCT04627415

RECRUITING Phase 1 129 participants

Supporting Parents in Affirming Their Children's Experiences of Stigma

Yale University

NCT05919849

RECRUITING Phase 3 124 participants

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

Yale University

NCT05766592

RECRUITING NA 120 participants

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

New York University

NCT06262178

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Preventing Vulnerable Child Syndrome in the NICU With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PreVNT Trial)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NCT03906435

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Examining Whether Project Support Works

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT06963554

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

I-InTERACT Preterm Parenting

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

NCT06767293

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

Dyad Plus Effectiveness/Feasibility

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT04036331

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

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

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT06667661

RECRUITING 80 participants

Potential Benefits of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

University of Florida

NCT06827951

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Bilateral Infant Stimulation Study

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT06353243

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Relationship Enhancement Digital Game

University of Miami

NCT07170553

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 1,200 participants

Trial of Transition to Parenthood Program for Couples

Penn State University

NCT01907412

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 368 participants

Promoting Co-Parenting and Reducing Hazardous Drinking in New Families

Penn State University

NCT04441307

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 300 participants

The Families and Middle School Success Project

University of Oregon

NCT05400564

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 120 participants

Evaluating Stress Management Strategies Within the School Readiness Parenting Program

Florida International University

NCT06626750

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Research on Optimizing the Use of Technology With Education

Children's National Research Institute

NCT05564481

COMPLETED 374 participants

Attitudes Behavior and Practices of Mothering Among an Online Panel

Columbia University

NCT04871659

COMPLETED NA 356 participants

Parenting Young Children Study

University of Oregon

NCT05180487

COMPLETED NA 216 participants

Father Inclusive Prenatal Care Study

Rush University Medical Center

NCT05652387

COMPLETED NA 98 participants

Evaluation Study of Talk Parenting Skills

Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies

NCT04633434

COMPLETED NA 95 participants

Social Media-Based Parenting Program for Women With Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: Impact on Child Development

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT05400161

COMPLETED NA 76 participants

Take 5 + Audio Clip Randomized Control Trial

Yale University

NCT04608877

COMPLETED NA 65 participants

Teaching Healthy Responsive Parenting During Infancy to Promote Vital Growth and dEvelopment (THRIVE) Study

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

NCT04989738

COMPLETED NA 55 participants

Literacy Promotion Using Automated Hovering

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT04576481

COMPLETED NA 47 participants

The Families Addressing Cancer Together Intervention for Parents With Cancer

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT05377749

COMPLETED NA 39 participants

FASTT Telehealth Behavioral Support Service for Caregivers of Children With Developmental Delay or Disability

University of Oregon

NCT05909670

COMPLETED NA 18 participants

Parenting Young Children in Pediatrics

University of Oregon

NCT06273228

COMPLETED NA 13 participants

Parents as the Primary Sexuality Educators for Their Young Adults With Down Syndrome

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT03135236

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 3 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Parent-Child Relations Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 39 US studies indexed under Parent-Child Relations, and 22 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 56% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Parent-Child Relations shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Parent-Child Relations is led by University of Oregon with 5 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 39 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Parent-Child Relations?

PlainTrial tracks 39 US clinical trials for Parent-Child Relations, of which 22 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Parent-Child Relations?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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