Clinical trials
Adolescence clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 952 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05660473RecruitingPhase 2
Study of venetoclax plus chemotherapy for Ph-negative ALL
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding venetoclax to a chemotherapy plan works better for Philadelphia chromosome–negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It may help people achieve deeper remission by targeting leukemia cells in a different way than chemotherapy alone.
TianjinAges 14–60 - NCT05666986Recruiting
Sports and activity check-in for teens after diaphragmatic hernia surgery
This study looks at how adolescents who had diaphragmatic hernia surgery as babies engage in physical activities and sports. It will use questionnaires and an optional interview by video call to learn what helps or gets in the way—so care teams can better support families.
LilleAges 12–18 - NCT05667506RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Check CNCT19 cell therapy for relapsed childhood ALL
This early-stage trial tests a personalized immune-cell treatment called CNCT19 in children and teens whose leukemia (ALL) has come back or not responded to prior therapy. It may help the immune system recognize and attack leukemia cells that carry CD19.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 3–18 - NCT05677412Recruiting
Studying sleep, stress, and pain in teens with ongoing pain
This study looks at how sleep and stress relate to pain that keeps coming back in teens. It may help researchers understand what could improve comfort and daily functioning when pain lasts more than three months.
HelsinkiAges 15–17 - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT05707975Recruiting
Support for teens with eco-anxiety and suicidal thoughts
This trial studies a program to help adolescents who feel eco-anxiety (distress about environmental issues) and may also be at risk for suicidal thoughts. It may help by testing an approach for teens during a hospital stay in child mental health care.
Bron, RhoneAges 12–16 - NCT05709132Recruiting
Peer mentorship program for teens living with heart failure
This program matches teens (ages 12–17) with a trained young adult mentor to exchange supportive check-ins by text or phone over about 15 weeks. It aims to help teen patients better manage their heart condition and feel supported through their care.
Toronto, OntarioAges 12–30 - NCT05709470Recruiting
Mental health support study for children with heart defects
This study looks at mental health in children and teens (age 5–17) who were born with a heart defect. It may help researchers understand what support is needed and how best to measure mental well-being.
CopenhagenAges 5–17 - NCT05719246Recruiting
Yoga and meditation for teens with IBS stress
This study tests a structured yoga and meditation program to help reduce stress symptoms in teens with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may help your teen learn calming practices that could ease how stress affects IBS.
Camden, New JerseyAges 12–21 - NCT05740254Recruiting
Compare early versus late eating times for teen obesity
This study tests whether having a shorter daily eating schedule earlier in the day works better than a later eating schedule for reducing weight and improving health in teens with obesity. Participants will also follow planned fasting (not eating) periods and complete regular check-ins.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–21 - NCT05754632Recruiting
Blood flow restriction exercises after ACL surgery in teens
This trial tests whether a special type of exercise that uses a cuff (blood flow restriction training, or BFRT) can help teens recover after ACL reconstruction. It’s designed to see if adding BFRT to standard rehab improves strength and return to sport.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT05763849Recruiting
Therapy exposure for teens with low weight eating issues
This trial tests a structured therapy approach called “interoceptive exposure” for teens who have an eating disorder with low weight. It may help some teens reduce fear or avoidance around body sensations and improve eating, but you must meet several health and safety criteria.
New York, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT05790785Recruiting
Tests blood vessel changes in kids soon after type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how blood vessels and blood pressure change in children soon after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It may help doctors better understand early vascular risk and how to monitor it.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 8–18 - NCT05797428Recruiting
Talk-based therapy to help teens cope with mood problems
This trial tests “logotherapy,” a type of counseling that helps people find meaning and purpose to cope with sadness or mood swings. It may help adolescents with mild to moderate-to-severe depression feel better and participate in structured therapy.
Kaohsiung City, Niaosong DistrictAges 15–24 - NCT05808543Recruiting
BEARS training to improve hearing skills in teens with two implants
This study tests a structured training program (BEARS) designed to help children and teenagers who use cochlear implants in both ears hear better in everyday life. It aims to improve hearing abilities by building on your implant settings and usual care.
Birmingham, BirminghamAges 8–16 - NCT05808179Recruiting
Adjusting teens’ sleep timing at home
This study tries to move your teen’s bedtime earlier to see if shifting sleep timing is helpful. If your teen can follow the schedule and sleep mostly in their bedroom, they may be able to join.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 14–18 - NCT05816174Recruiting
Study of long-term pain after bone surgery in children
This study follows children and teens to learn how pain can last after planned orthopedic (bone) surgery in the hospital. It may help doctors better understand which kids are more likely to have long-lasting pain and how to support them.
BaselAges 8–18 - NCT05818384Recruiting
Health program for Choctaw youth to improve daily habits
This is a community health program for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma youth that tries to improve habits related to food, movement, and screen time. It may help you build healthier routines for everyday life.
Durant, OklahomaAges 12–19 - NCT05832723Recruiting
Red light eye therapy for children with mild focusing error
This study tests whether low-intensity red light at 650 nm can help children and teens with mild problems focusing their eyes. It is designed to see if the treatment is safe and useful for the right type of refractive error.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 7–18 - NCT05858424Recruiting
Day hospital program to improve young cancer survivors’ well-being
This study tests a structured “end-of-treatment” day hospital program to improve quality of life for adolescents and young adults after cancer treatment. You may be offered follow-up and supportive care soon after finishing treatment to help you feel better physically and emotionally.
LyonAges 15–25 - NCT05873322Recruiting
Study glucose changes during steroid and asparaginase treatment
This study looks at how blood sugar changes in children and teens receiving treatment for ALL (a leukemia) or lymphoma. It focuses specifically on effects that may be caused by steroids and a medicine called PEG-asparaginase.
Aarhus NAges 1–17 - NCT05888038Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial looks at whether virtual reality can lower pain for children and teens after scoliosis repair surgery, which may also reduce how much opioid pain medicine they need. If you join, you would use a virtual reality experience during the post-operative period.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 7–21 - NCT05893459Recruiting
Friend and family study for teens 13–17
This study looks at how a teen’s best friend and caregiver influence stress and coping. It enrolls teens who have either experienced maltreatment or not, to better understand what supports might help.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 13–17 - NCT05906849Recruiting
Anxiety skills program for teens with or without anxiety
This study tests an “ACT” skills approach for adolescents’ anxiety—either in teens with social anxiety, teens with generalized anxiety, or healthy teens for comparison. It may help your teen learn coping strategies to manage worry and fear in everyday life.
CoimbraAges 14–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 952 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.