Clinical trials
Adolescence clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 957 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06886165Recruiting
New therapy for teens with multiple life problems
This trial tests a new therapy called AMBIT (Adaptive Mentalization-based Integrative Treatment) to help teens facing multiple challenges. It compares the new therapy to the usual care to see if it works and is practical.
Roskilde, Region SjællandAges 12–17 - NCT07278934Recruiting
Family program to help teen girls thrive in school and health
This study tests a family-based program to help adolescent girls who have been skipping school. The goal is to improve their school attendance, development, and overall health.
TamaleAges 11 years+ - NCT06580249Recruiting
Brain stimulation for pleasure loss in teen depression
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can help teenagers with depression who have lost interest or pleasure in things they used to enjoy.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 10–19 - NCT03609112Recruiting
Study brain and thinking risks in children with solid tumors
This study looks at how cancer treatment may affect children’s thinking and brain health. It may help doctors better understand risks so they can monitor and support learning and memory during and after treatment.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges Any age - NCT07002866Recruiting
PrEP access and adherence study for young women in Uganda
This study tests a program to help adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV take PrEP consistently. It aims to improve access and adherence to PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV.
St Louis, MissouriAges 15–24 - NCT06775340RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an experimental drug for bronchiectasis
This study tests a new medicine for people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. It aims to see if the drug can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07319286Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
GLP-1 drug for period problems in teens with type 1 diabetes
This trial tests whether a GLP-1 receptor agonist can help improve irregular periods in teenage girls with type 1 diabetes. It's for girls aged 12 to 18 who have had their period for at least 2 years, use a continuous glucose monitor, and have higher blood sugar levels (HbA1c of 7% or more).
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 12–18 - NCT07321171Recruiting
Stepped care for children and teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a stepped-care program for young people who are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if this type of care helps reduce those feelings and behaviors.
Petah TikvaAges 6–18 - NCT06943443Enrolling by invitation
Vitamin D and expander treatment for teens
This trial looks at whether vitamin D levels affect how well a special expander (MARPE) works to fix a narrow upper jaw in teens. If you are 15–18 and have a narrow upper jaw, you may be able to join.
Konya, MeramAges 16–18 - NCT06941324Recruiting
Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer feel better
This study tests a short-term therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer reduce emotional distress. It's designed for people who are currently in treatment or have finished treatment within the last 5 years.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–39 - NCT06934954Recruiting
Emotion Skills Program for Early Teens
This program teaches young teens (ages 10-15) and their parents simple skills to handle difficult emotions. It is not for children who are in immediate danger or have severe learning problems.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT06921226Recruiting
Understanding risk-taking and suicidal behaviors in mental health
This study explores why some people take risks or have suicidal thoughts. It aims to understand these behaviors better to help improve mental health support.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 12–65 - NCT06876766Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to guide antibiotic use in kids with chest infections
This trial tests whether using a lung ultrasound can help doctors decide if antibiotics are needed for children and teens hospitalized with a lower respiratory tract infection. It may reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
BeirutAges 3 months–18 years - NCT06919432Recruiting
tACS brain stimulation for teens with self-harm
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) can help reduce non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in teens. If you are 12-21 and have had at least 5 self-harm episodes in the past year with one in the last month, you may be eligible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12–21 - NCT06151158Recruiting
Preventing suicide in high-risk youth after a crisis visit
This study tests a program to help teens and young adults who have had thoughts of suicide or made an attempt. The program provides extra support after they leave the hospital or treatment program to help keep them safe.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 12–24 - NCT06904794Recruiting
Teens and gambling after COVID-19: a digital escape room
This study looks at gambling habits among teens after COVID-19 and tests a digital escape room to help prevent gambling in high school students ages 16 to 18.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 16–18 - NCT05662280Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for teens with ADHD and memory trouble
This study tests whether changing brain activity can improve working memory in teens who have ADHD and trouble remembering and holding information in mind. You and your parent will answer questionnaires, and brain imaging/brain-stimulation testing (MRI/TMS) may be used, with compensation for each session.
East Providence, Rhode IslandAges 12–18 - NCT05860673Recruiting
Minimally invasive vs standard surgery for adolescent scoliosis
This study compares a less invasive surgical approach with the usual back surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (a sideways spine curve that starts in the teen years). It aims to see which approach works better and is easier to recover from.
BolognaAges 12–25 - NCT07411092Recruiting
3D-printed expander vs. traditional expander for widening the upper jaw in teens
This trial compares a new 3D-printed expander with a standard one to widen the upper jaw in teenagers. It aims to see if the newer device works better or is easier to tolerate.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 12–17 - NCT06821178Recruiting
My life and my experiences study for teens
This study looks at the life experiences of teenagers ages 12 to 18, comparing those who have had contact with social services or dependency court with those who have always lived with a parent. It helps researchers understand how different backgrounds affect well-being.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06239818Recruiting
Light therapy for concussion recovery in teens
This trial tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help teenagers recover faster from a sports-related concussion. If you qualify, you will receive the light treatment in addition to your usual care, and researchers will track your symptoms and thinking skills over time.
Houston, TexasAges 13–18 - NCT06811571Recruiting
Early help for teens with risky gaming habits
This study tests an early help program for teens whose gaming is causing problems but isn't yet a full disorder. The goal is to see if it can prevent things from getting worse.
ShanghaiAges 12–18 - NCT06799663Recruiting
Smartphone use and its effects on kids' posture and fitness
This study looks at how smartphone addiction affects posture, fitness, and intelligence in children and teens aged 9 to 18. It aims to understand the physical and mental impacts of heavy phone use.
KafrelsheikhAges 9–18 - NCT06768216Recruiting
Mediterranean vs. low-fat diet for fatty liver in overweight kids
This trial compares two diets—a Mediterranean-style diet and a low-fat diet—to see which better reduces liver fat in overweight children and teens with fatty liver disease (MASLD). It aims to find a safe, effective eating plan for young people.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 8–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 957 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.