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
- NCT07540780Recruiting
Social media support groups to help teens quit vaping
This study tests whether online support groups on social media can help teenagers stop vaping. You'd join a group with other teens your age working toward the same goal, with support from trained peer mentors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13 years+ - NCT07253285RecruitingPhase 3
Study on cagrilintide and CagriSema for kids with excess weight
This trial tests two new medicines (cagrilintide and CagriSema) to see if they help children and teens lose weight. It's for young people who have tried lifestyle changes without enough success.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT07094503RecruitingPhase 2
Chatbot support for teens at risk of eating disorders
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teens who may be at risk for an eating disorder but are not yet in treatment. It aims to provide early support and resources through a smartphone.
St Louis, MissouriAges 13–19 - NCT06341413Recruiting
Teens with PTSD: sleep and emotion study
This study looks at how sleep affects the way teens with PTSD process emotions. It involves MRI scans and overnight sleep visits to understand the brain better. Participation may help researchers develop better treatments for PTSD in young people.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–18 - NCT03388606Recruiting
Studying adolescent depression and how to treat it
This study looks closely at how depression shows up in teens and tests approaches to treatment. It may help teens and families better understand depression and get access to structured care as part of research.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 11–25 - NCT06525064Recruiting
Health-E You app study for teen guys
This study tests a health app designed for teen guys who have had vaginal or anal sex. It aims to see if the app can help with sexual health decisions and education.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 13–21 - NCT02959086Recruiting
Study of cancer in Shanghai children and teens
This is an observational study that looks at children and teens (up to age 19) diagnosed with cancer in Shanghai. It aims to understand cancer patterns over time, which can help improve future care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–19 years - NCT02991469RecruitingPhase 2
Testing sarilumab for children with systemic juvenile arthritis
This trial studies sarilumab, a targeted medicine, to help reduce symptoms in children and teens with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) who have not responded enough to current treatments. You may be considered because the study looks at how well and safely repeated doses work in pediatric patients.
San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán ProvinceAges 1–17 - NCT03017755Recruiting
Survey to help choose treatment for scoliosis
This study uses a survey to help doctors decide on the best treatment for people who have already been treated for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. It may help improve how treatment choices are made in the future.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 13 years+ - NCT03509961RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing total body radiation for children with leukemia transplants
This study looks at whether some children and young adults with B-ALL can safely get a transplant without total body irradiation (TBI), based on special leukemia test results. It’s meant to help lower radiation-related risks while keeping leukemia control strong.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–25 - NCT03516968RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly vs daily vitamin D for obese children
This study compares taking vitamin D as a monthly dose versus a daily dose in children with low vitamin D levels. It aims to correct the vitamin D deficiency and see which schedule works best and is safe.
BronAges 5–18 - NCT03587948Recruiting
Diabetes eye study for teens with diabetes
This study looks at how diabetes affects the eyes in children and teens. It may help doctors better detect or understand eye problems earlier in people with diabetes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 5–18 - NCT03643276RecruitingPhase 3
Study of treatment plans for children with leukemia
This Phase 3 trial tests a specific treatment protocol for children and teens newly diagnosed with certain types of leukemia, aiming to improve outcomes while managing side effects. You may be invited if your child’s leukemia type and timing fit the study rules.
SydneyAges Up to 17 years - NCT03813290Recruiting
Brain-based therapy for teens with generalized anxiety
This trial tests a neuro-based treatment to help adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder, including those newly diagnosed. You may be able to join if you meet age, diagnosis, and safety requirements, and if you have not already tried certain mindfulness programs.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 13–18 - NCT03817502RecruitingPhase 3
Cariprazine test for teens with schizophrenia
This trial tests whether cariprazine works and is safe for teens aged 13 to 17 with schizophrenia. It may help if your symptoms are still moderate to severe despite current care.
Culver City, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT03835312Recruiting
Transplant plan for children with genetic immune problems and diabetes
This trial tests a two-step transplant approach using immune-related stem cells and islet (pancreas insulin–making) cells in children and teens who have type 1 diabetes caused by a genetic immune problem. It aims to improve insulin control and protect other organs that are being affected by their immune system.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 18 years - NCT03838042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing nivolumab plus entinostat for high-risk childhood cancers
This trial studies whether nivolumab (an immune therapy) plus entinostat (an epigenetic medicine) can help children and teens with high-risk cancers that have come back, worsened, or did not respond to prior treatment. It also looks at specific tumor “biomarkers” to group patients and guide how the study is run.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 2–21 - NCT03859297Recruiting
Testing how rumination changes in depressed teens
This study looks at what changes in “rumination” (repetitive worrying/thinking about negative thoughts) in teens with depression, and how those changes relate to recovery. It’s for ages 14–17 who have had major depression and meet specific screening and medical rules.
Columbus, OhioAges 14–17 - NCT06201494Recruiting
Studying early symptoms of asthma in children
This study follows children and teens who are being checked for asthma for the first time. It aims to learn more about the early symptoms of asthma to improve diagnosis and treatment.
PragueAges 3–18 - NCT04043494RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new treatment plans for childhood lymphoblastic lymphoma
This trial studies a treatment approach for children and teens newly diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma. It may help doctors choose therapies based on genetic risk information from lab testing done on tumor samples.
GrazAges Up to 18 years - NCT04046562Recruiting
Testing a teen pain-and-weight program
This trial studies a program meant to help teens manage weight when they also have ongoing muscle or joint pain. It may help by targeting pain feelings and supporting healthier weight habits at the same time.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT04066465Recruiting
Testing how proton therapy affects thinking in young people
This study looks at how proton radiation therapy may affect thinking, learning, and brain function in children and teens with a primary brain tumor. It uses repeated short brain/learning tests to track possible changes over time.
Dresden, SaxonyAges 8–18 - NCT04107870Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for body-image distress in teen anorexia
This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can improve body-image distress in female teens with anorexia nervosa. It may help reduce distress related to seeing or thinking about their body.
ReimsAges 13–17 - NCT04116723Recruiting
Flexible brace treatment for teens with scoliosis
This trial tests whether a flexible brace can help improve or control adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in teenagers whose curve is in a specific range. You may be eligible if you already tried a rigid brace and meet other physical and safety requirements.
Hong KongAges 10–15
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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.