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
- NCT07040449Recruiting
Stress and Mood in Teens Research Study
This study looks at how stress affects mood in teenagers aged 13-15. It uses surveys, heart rate measures, and brain scans to understand why some teens feel less pleasure or joy (anhedonia). Your participation could help find better ways to support teen mental health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 13–15 - NCT07066033Recruiting
Gut bacteria study for kids with eating disorders
This study looks at the gut bacteria of children and teens with eating disorders like anorexia or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. It aims to understand how the gut and brain are connected, which may lead to better treatments.
Madrid, MadridAges 7–18 - NCT07087808Recruiting
Family health program for teens with obesity in rural areas
This trial tests a virtual family intervention to help teens ages 12-17 with obesity and their primary caregiver (who is also overweight) improve health habits together. It's designed for families living in rural communities who both have a smartphone.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 12–17 - NCT07091721Recruiting
Talking therapy for aggressive or violent young people
This trial tests a type of talking therapy called Mentalization Based Therapy for children and teens who show aggressive or violent behavior. It aims to help them understand their own and others' feelings, which may reduce outbursts and improve relationships.
Southampton, CalmoreAges 10–17 - NCT07129070Recruiting
Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors
This trial tests a new training program for mentors working with middle and high school students. It aims to help mentors better support youth who may be experiencing depression.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 12 years+ - NCT07138664Recruiting
Mental health program for teens in Malaysia
This trial tests a program to help young teenagers in Malaysia who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The program aims to improve mental health and well-being.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 12–14 - NCT07161531Recruiting
Testing muscle fatigue sensors in active teens
This trial checks if a sensor that measures muscle tiredness works reliably in teenagers who are physically active. If you play sports or dance regularly, your participation could help improve how we understand muscle fatigue.
WilrijkAges 13–19 - NCT07169136Recruiting
GLP-1 medicine for PCOS in teens with obesity
This trial tests if a medicine called a GLP-1 agonist (like semaglutide) can help with hormone and ovulation problems in adolescent girls with PCOS and obesity. It aims to improve irregular periods and other PCOS symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 12–18 - NCT07212530Recruiting
EmoTIChealth: A game to boost teen health
This trial tests a serious video game designed to help teenagers learn skills for better health. It's for 12- to 16-year-olds who speak Spanish and have internet access.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 12–16 - NCT07220343Recruiting
Using phones and watches to check on teens and young adults with cancer
This study uses your smartphone and a smartwatch to track your daily activity and mood, helping researchers learn how to better support teens and young adults with cancer. It may help improve mental health care for people your age dealing with cancer.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 10–25 - NCT07224204Recruiting
Virtual reality education for young cancer patients and caregivers
This trial tests a social virtual reality tool designed to help adolescents and young adults with cancer (and their caregivers) learn about their condition and treatment. It focuses on patients who are newly diagnosed and will receive chemotherapy through a central line.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 13–39 - NCT07246044Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens with bipolar depression targeting S1
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) to see if it can help teens with bipolar disorder who are currently in a depressive episode. It aims to find a new treatment option for adolescent bipolar depression.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 12–18 - NCT07247344Recruiting
Depression in hospitalized teens: a brain study
This study looks at brain and behavior in teens aged 10–20 who are hospitalized for depression or bipolar disorder. It aims to better understand the condition and may help guide future treatments.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 10–20 - NCT07224165Recruiting
Digital support for teens who self-injure
This study tests a digital program (like a smartphone app) to help teens who have been hurting themselves on purpose. The goal is to see if using the app can reduce self-injury and help you feel better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14–18 - NCT07261358Recruiting
3D exercises for teens with rounded upper back
This trial tests whether specific three-dimensional exercises (Schroth method) can improve trunk muscle endurance, sleep quality, and quality of life in adolescents with hyperkyphosis (excessive forward curve of the upper spine). If you have a child between 12 and 18 with a Cobb angle of 45° or more in the upper back, this study may help.
IstanbulAges 12–18 - NCT07301060Recruiting
Smartphone app and sensor study for teens with asthma
This study tests if using a special sensor with your inhaler and a smartphone app can help teens with asthma feel better. If you have daily asthma symptoms or use your rescue inhaler often, this study might be for you.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 13–17 - NCT07365891Recruiting
Teens and emotional neglect in Brussels schools
This study looks at how teens in Brussels schools understand emotional neglect and whether they would seek help. It aims to find better ways to support young people.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 11–25 - NCT07368166Recruiting
A study to measure PTSD-related daily life challenges in children
This trial tests a questionnaire called PTSD-iMPACT that helps measure how PTSD affects a child's daily life. It is designed for children and teens who may or may not have a PTSD diagnosis, and their caregivers.
AachenAges 7–18 - NCT07405216RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2 inhibitors for teens with early kidney disease
This trial tests whether a type of medicine called SGLT2 inhibitors can help teenagers with early-stage chronic kidney disease. It looks at how safe and effective these drugs are for slowing down kidney damage.
Aguascalientes, AguascalientesAges 14–18 - NCT07481071Recruiting
Cyberchondria in teens with curved spine
This study looks at how teens with scoliosis (a curved spine) search for health information online and whether it causes extra worry. It may help doctors understand the emotional side of living with scoliosis.
IzmirAges 12–20 - NCT07500883Recruiting
Adding body awareness therapy to scoliosis exercises for teens
This trial tests whether adding Basic Body Awareness Therapy (a gentle movement practice that helps you notice how your body feels and moves) to standard scoliosis exercises can improve posture and reduce discomfort in teenagers with scoliosis.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 10–17 - NCT07554313Recruiting
Understanding Delays in Testicular Torsion Treatment for Teens
This study looks back at teenagers who had surgery for testicular torsion (a twisted testicle) to understand why some waited longer than others before getting help. Learning about these delays may help doctors and families recognize this emergency faster in the future.
ColmarAges 10–17 - NCT07556042Recruiting
Machine Learning to Predict Scoliosis Progression in Teens
This study uses artificial intelligence to predict how adolescent scoliosis (curvature of the spine) might progress over time. By understanding which teens are most at risk, doctors hope to catch and treat the condition earlier.
Istanbul, EyupsultanAges 10–18 - NCT07561827RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Block for Pain After Spine Surgery in Teens
This trial tests whether a numbing injection around the spine muscles (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after back surgery for scoliosis in teenagers. The goal is to help young patients recover more comfortably.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18
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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.