Clinical trials
Adolescence clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 950 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT06248203Recruiting
Teacher-led mental health support for teens in Darjeeling
This trial tests a program in which teachers get extra training to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges in low-cost private schools in Darjeeling. It aims to see if teachers can make a positive difference for these teens.
Darjeeling, West BengalAges 13 years+ - NCT06262958Recruiting
Early help for teen alcohol and substance issues
This study looks at early help for alcohol and substance use in teenagers. The goal is to see if early support can improve outcomes for young people who have been treated at a psychiatric clinic.
KuopioAges 14–19 - NCT06633458Recruiting
Family communication in teen psychiatric care
This trial looks at how teens in a hospital psychiatry unit feel about talking with their parents and whether that affects their treatment progress.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 14–17 - NCT07067125Recruiting
Augmented reality physiotherapy for teens with scoliosis
This study explores how teens with scoliosis feel about using augmented reality (a technology that overlays digital images on the real world) during their physical therapy sessions. It aims to understand if AR makes therapy more engaging or helpful.
GaziantepAges 10–18 - NCT07111052Enrolling by invitation
Lock and protect: reducing access to items used for suicide
This study tests a program to help families make the home safer by securing or removing items that could be used for self-harm. It is for teens (13–17) who came to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts, attempts, or self-injury without the intent to die, and their caregivers.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT06745570Recruiting
Sleep, decision-making, and eating habits study for teens with obesity
This study tests whether improving sleep and decision-making skills helps teenagers with obesity make healthier eating choices. It involves both teens and their parents or guardians.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 14–18 - NCT05765864Recruiting
Study of self-harm in at-risk teens
This study looks at self-harm and thoughts/behaviors related to safety in teenagers who are considered at higher risk. It may help researchers better understand what supports are needed for teens who self-harm without wanting to die.
LjubljanaAges 13–18 - NCT06242821Recruiting
Yoga for back pain in teen scoliosis
This study tests whether yoga can help reduce back pain in teens with scoliosis (curved spine). You would practice yoga at home through online sessions, as an alternative to or alongside physical therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 10–20 - NCT06256380Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for teens with eating disorders
This trial compares two proven therapies for teenagers with eating disorders: one that focuses on the whole family (FBT) and another that works with the teen individually (CBT-E). It aims to find which approach works best for different teens.
BergenAges 12–18 - NCT06424158Recruiting
Massage therapy after upper or lower back surgery
This study tests if massage therapy can help children recover after their first back surgery (thoracic or lumbar fusion). It's for kids who can talk and don't have certain health problems like chronic pain or bleeding disorders.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 7–19 - NCT06593652Recruiting
How caregivers can help teens with alcohol use
This study looks at how involving caregivers in a brief talk with a primary care provider might help teens who are drinking alcohol or using other substances. It aims to find better ways to support teens and their families.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12–17 - NCT07151079Recruiting
Group therapy for trans teens feeling stressed
This study tests a group therapy program for teens who are trans or gender diverse and feeling stressed, anxious, or sad. The goal is to see if talking together in a group helps improve their well-being.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 12–17 - NCT07620964Recruiting
Testing a journal app to track media use for teens
This study asks teenagers to use an interactive journal app to track how much time they spend on phones, tablets, social media, and other screens. Researchers want to understand if the app helps teens become more aware of their media habits.
Madison, WisconsinAges 13–18 - NCT07758712Recruiting
Horse riding simulator for teens with scoliosis
This study tests whether using a horse riding simulator can help improve posture and reduce spine curvature in teenagers with scoliosis. It may be a fun and safe way to support your treatment.
IstanbulAges 10–19 - NCT06627777Enrolling by invitation
Emotion regulation study from toddler to teen
This study looks at how children's emotion regulation skills develop over time, from toddlerhood through early adolescence. Families who already took part in earlier rounds are invited back to see how these skills grow during the teenage years.
Oxford, OhioAges 10–15 - NCT07718022Recruiting
Dating violence prevention for LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers
This pilot study tests a program that helps LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers work together to prevent dating violence. It involves one in-person event in Pittsburgh and online activities.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14 years+ - NCT04717349Recruiting
Study collects health information for kids’ and teens’ gynecology concerns
This is a research study that gathers information about pediatric and adolescent gynecology conditions. It may help researchers better understand these issues by learning about symptoms, care, and outcomes—without requiring a specific treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT06439277RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for teens with obesity and related health problems
This study tests a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) to help teenagers with obesity and related health conditions lose weight. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for this age group.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT07380672Recruiting
Relaxation and hypnosis for anxiety after childhood cancer
This study tests whether hypnosis and relaxation exercises can help lower anxiety in kids, teens, and young adults who finished cancer treatment. If you often feel anxious after your cancer journey, you might be able to join and learn new ways to feel calmer.
CaenAges 7–25 - NCT06206161Enrolling by invitation
School-based health screening study
This study tests a school program that asks students about their health habits and offers support. It is designed for high school students who are scheduled for this check-in.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT03986021Recruiting
Track puberty, hormones, and periods across early teen years
This study follows girls before and after their first period to measure how reproductive hormones and menstrual cycles change over time. It may help researchers understand who is at higher risk for hormone and period problems, like PCOS.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 8–65 - NCT07749534Recruiting
Living with spinal deformity: quality of life study
This study follows adults with spinal deformity to understand how the condition and its treatments affect daily life, emotions, and physical function. It aims to improve care and support for people like you.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT07559539Recruiting
Life after scoliosis surgery: long-term outcomes study
This research follows adults who had spine-straightening surgery (called fusion) for adolescent scoliosis in their teens. Researchers want to understand how surgery affects your daily life, physical function, and quality of life 10–25 years later.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 25–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 950 recruiting adolescence 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 adolescence 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 adolescence 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.