Clinical trials
Adolescent clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 958 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT06248203Recruiting
Teacher-led mental health support for teens in Darjeeling
This trial tests a program in which teachers get extra training to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges in low-cost private schools in Darjeeling. It aims to see if teachers can make a positive difference for these teens.
Darjeeling, West BengalAges 13 years+ - NCT06262958Recruiting
Early help for teen alcohol and substance issues
This study looks at early help for alcohol and substance use in teenagers. The goal is to see if early support can improve outcomes for young people who have been treated at a psychiatric clinic.
KuopioAges 14–19 - NCT06633458Recruiting
Family communication in teen psychiatric care
This trial looks at how teens in a hospital psychiatry unit feel about talking with their parents and whether that affects their treatment progress.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 14–17 - NCT07780188Recruiting
Lean beef in a healthy meal plan for teens with PCOS
This study tests whether adding lean beef to a healthy meal plan can help teens with PCOS improve their health. You'll follow a special diet and wear a small monitor to track your blood sugar, and the study may help you feel better and manage your condition.
College Station, TexasAges 11–17 - NCT07067125Recruiting
Augmented reality physiotherapy for teens with scoliosis
This study explores how teens with scoliosis feel about using augmented reality (a technology that overlays digital images on the real world) during their physical therapy sessions. It aims to understand if AR makes therapy more engaging or helpful.
GaziantepAges 10–18 - NCT07111052Enrolling by invitation
Lock and protect: reducing access to items used for suicide
This study tests a program to help families make the home safer by securing or removing items that could be used for self-harm. It is for teens (13–17) who came to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts, attempts, or self-injury without the intent to die, and their caregivers.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT06745570Recruiting
Sleep, decision-making, and eating habits study for teens with obesity
This study tests whether improving sleep and decision-making skills helps teenagers with obesity make healthier eating choices. It involves both teens and their parents or guardians.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 14–18 - NCT05765864Recruiting
Study of self-harm in at-risk teens
This study looks at self-harm and thoughts/behaviors related to safety in teenagers who are considered at higher risk. It may help researchers better understand what supports are needed for teens who self-harm without wanting to die.
LjubljanaAges 13–18 - NCT06242821Recruiting
Yoga for back pain in teen scoliosis
This study tests whether yoga can help reduce back pain in teens with scoliosis (curved spine). You would practice yoga at home through online sessions, as an alternative to or alongside physical therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 10–20 - NCT06256380Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for teens with eating disorders
This trial compares two proven therapies for teenagers with eating disorders: one that focuses on the whole family (FBT) and another that works with the teen individually (CBT-E). It aims to find which approach works best for different teens.
BergenAges 12–18 - NCT06424158Recruiting
Massage therapy after upper or lower back surgery
This study tests if massage therapy can help children recover after their first back surgery (thoracic or lumbar fusion). It's for kids who can talk and don't have certain health problems like chronic pain or bleeding disorders.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 7–19 - NCT06593652Recruiting
How caregivers can help teens with alcohol use
This study looks at how involving caregivers in a brief talk with a primary care provider might help teens who are drinking alcohol or using other substances. It aims to find better ways to support teens and their families.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12–17 - NCT07151079Recruiting
Group therapy for trans teens feeling stressed
This study tests a group therapy program for teens who are trans or gender diverse and feeling stressed, anxious, or sad. The goal is to see if talking together in a group helps improve their well-being.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 12–17 - NCT07783529Recruiting
Two surgical options for shinbone fractures in teens
This study compares two types of surgery for a certain kind of shinbone (tibia) fracture in teenagers. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and recovery with fewer complications.
Sohag, Sohag GovernorateAges 10–16 - NCT05951673Recruiting
Safe skills and digital learning program for Nigerian teen girls
This study tests whether a safe space life-skills and digital literacy training program helps girls learn and feel more empowered. It is done with girls in participating schools in Nigeria.
AbujaAges 15–20 - NCT06783309RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing CNP-103 for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new study drug called CNP-103 for people ages 12-35 who were recently diagnosed (within 6 months) with stage 3 type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the drug can help preserve the body's ability to make some insulin, potentially slowing the need for more insulin shots.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 12–35 - NCT04355572Recruiting
Vitamin D replacement study for teens at risk of PCOS
This study looks at how taking vitamin D affects hormone levels and emotional well-being in teen girls who may develop PCOS. If you have low vitamin D and meet PCOS risk criteria, the study may test whether vitamin D helps you feel and function better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 13–21 - NCT06680297Recruiting
Drinking carbs before scoliosis surgery
This trial tests if giving teenagers a carbohydrate drink before scoliosis surgery helps them recover faster and more safely. It looks at how the drink affects things like nausea, pain, and how quickly they can get back to normal.
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala LumpurAges 10–19 - NCT06523439Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in young people
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) in young people (ages 13-20) with depression who have not tried many treatments before. The goal is to see if this treatment can safely help reduce depression symptoms.
Austin, TexasAges 13–20 - NCT07040449Recruiting
Stress and pleasure study for young teens
This study looks at how stress affects mood and the brain in teenagers aged 13 to 15. It involves brain scans and other tests to better understand teen mental health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 13–15 - NCT07684417Recruiting
Sleep and attention in teens with ADHD
This study looks at how short or poorly timed sleep affects teens with ADHD. You will be asked to follow different sleep schedules and have your attention and body clock measured.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 13–17 - NCT07739498Recruiting
Bite turbos with palate expander for teenagers
This trial tests whether adding small plastic bumps, called bite turbos, to a palate expander helps widen the upper jaw better than the expander alone in early teens. This may correct a crossbite, where upper teeth sit inside lower teeth when biting down.
Al MansurahAges 10–14 - NCT07620964Recruiting
Testing a journal app to track media use for teens
This study asks teenagers to use an interactive journal app to track how much time they spend on phones, tablets, social media, and other screens. Researchers want to understand if the app helps teens become more aware of their media habits.
Madison, WisconsinAges 13–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 958 recruiting adolescent 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 adolescent 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 adolescent 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.