Clinical trials
Adolescence clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 954 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04797455Recruiting
Parent program for teens in inpatient mental health care
This study tests an intervention (a structured parent-focused program) for parents of teens who are currently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It may help families learn ways to support their teen during and after hospitalization.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–85 - NCT06605053Recruiting
Improving HIV care for pregnant teens and young women in Tanzania
This trial aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment for pregnant adolescents and young women in Tanzania. It includes reviewing medical records, talking to patients and providers, and testing new care approaches.
Dar es SalaamAges 15 years+ - NCT05968313Recruiting
Brain scan study of pain feelings in teens who self-harm
This study uses brain activity during a task to understand how teens who self-harm react to pain and empathy. It may help researchers learn what brain differences are linked with non-suicidal self-injury and guide better support for teens.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT06566235Recruiting
Testing DBT therapy for teens with emotional issues in Taiwan
This trial is testing a type of talk therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), adapted for teenagers in Taiwan who struggle with strong emotions like sadness, worry, or hyperactivity. The study will see if this culturally-adjusted therapy helps teens feel better and manage their emotions.
TaipeiAges 12–18 - NCT06539481RecruitingPhase 4
ILUVIEN eye implant for kids with recurrent eye inflammation
This trial tests an eye implant (ILUVIEN) in children and teens ages 6 to 17 who have a type of eye inflammation called uveitis that keeps coming back. The implant releases medicine slowly over time to control inflammation and may help reduce the need for other treatments.
BerlinAges 6–17 - NCT06513962RecruitingPhase 3
Triptorelin to protect ovaries in young women with cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called triptorelin can protect the ovaries in young women and teens receiving strong chemotherapy for cancer. If you are newly diagnosed with a cancer (other than breast cancer) and are about to get certain chemotherapy drugs, this trial may help preserve your fertility.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 39 years - NCT06495502Recruiting
Talking about child sexual abuse in mental health care
This study looks at how and when young people who experienced child sexual abuse talk about it during mental health care. It may help improve support for victims and their families.
Colombes, Hauts De SeineAges 12–25 - NCT06349915Recruiting
Digital peer support for teens with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a digital peer support program for adolescents who have recently had suicidal thoughts and feel depressed. The goal is to see if talking with trained peers through a smartphone app can help them feel better and safer.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 14–18 - NCT06237842Recruiting
Wearable sleep trackers for children and teens in São Paulo
This trial tests wearable devices to monitor sleep in children and teens. It may help make sleep tracking easier than a traditional sleep test.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 3–18 - NCT06139861Recruiting
Better Sleep Study
This study tests a program to help you sleep better. It is for people who are generally healthy and do not have serious medical or mental health conditions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT07231718Enrolling by invitation
AI program to help teenagers with cyberbullying
This trial tests a computer program that helps teenagers recognize and handle online bullying. It aims to see if the program makes teens more aware of cyberbullying and how to respond.
KonyaAges 10–17 - NCT07455344Recruiting
Study of child and teen psychotherapy outcomes
This study looks at how children and teens (ages 6–18) improve in talk therapy. It aims to understand what helps them heal, and it is only for families who are members of Clalit Health Services.
Hod HaSharonAges 6–18 - NCT07021001Recruiting
School program to prevent mental health issues in teens
This study tests a school program to help teens build emotional skills and prevent mental health problems. It is open to all students in certain grades, with no health exclusions.
CoimbraAges 11–18 - NCT07325734Recruiting
Written therapy for teens with complex PTSD
This study tests if a guided writing therapy helps adolescents with complex PTSD. It is designed for teens who have difficulties after trauma and can read and write well enough to do the writing exercises.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 10–18 - NCT07185438Recruiting
MRI-guided brain stimulation for teenage depression
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS, guided by an MRI scan, can safely help ease depression symptoms in teenagers. You would continue your regular medication during the study.
ChongqingAges 12–18 - NCT06643104Recruiting
Testing a 3D scan method for scoliosis in teens
This study tests a new 3D imaging method to assess scoliosis by comparing back height difference and trunk rotation angle. It aims to find a simpler way to measure spinal curves in teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
HangzhouAges 10–18 - NCT07053657Recruiting
Vitamin D for heart health in overweight teens
This study looks at whether giving vitamin D can improve heart and metabolic health in overweight or obese teens who have low vitamin D levels. It may help lower risks like high blood sugar or cholesterol.
Anqing, AnhuiAges 10–16 - NCT07055217Recruiting
Mindfulness or brain training for teenagers stuck in negative thoughts
This trial tests two types of brain training—mindfulness and neurofeedback—to see if they can help teenagers and young adults who get stuck in repetitive negative thinking. Participants will do brain exercises while inside an MRI scanner and track their moods on a phone app.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13–21 - NCT07587346Recruiting
Vibration and Relaxation for Athlete Girls With Triad Syndrome
This study tests whether whole-body vibration (gentle shaking platforms) and relaxation techniques can help teenage female athletes with the Triad Syndrome—a condition involving low energy intake, missing periods, and weak bones. The goal is to improve bone health and restore normal menstrual cycles.
CairoAges 14–16 - NCT07475845Recruiting
Yoga and therapy for teen depression
This study tests whether adding weekly yoga classes to a standard group therapy program helps teens feel better faster. It is for teenagers aged 12–18 who have mild to moderate depression and are safe to be physically active.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT07373210Recruiting
Placebo pills for hip surgery pain in teens and young adults
This study tests whether taking placebo pills (pills with no active drug) can help manage pain after a specific hip surgery, called Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO), in people with a hip condition called developmental dysplasia. The goal is to see if using placebos can reduce the need for pain medications and help with recovery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–40 - NCT07425925Recruiting
Peer support to reduce HIV stigma in teens
This trial tests a digital peer-support program to help adolescents living with HIV in Ethiopia feel less stigma. It uses group chats with trained peers to share experiences and support.
Arba Minch, South EthiopiaAges 14–22 - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - NCT07166328Recruiting
Body Image and Spine Curvature in Scoliosis
This study looks at how teenagers with scoliosis see their own body shape and posture. It may help doctors understand how scoliosis affects self-image and movement.
New Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 11–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 954 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.