Clinical trials
Adolescent Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 104 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 - 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 - NCT06894277Recruiting
Health program for 7th graders aged 12-14
This study tests an interactive program designed to help 7th graders learn how to avoid risky behaviors. It is meant for students attending a participating school who can read at a 4th grade level.
Golden, ColoradoAges 12–14 - 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+ - 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 - NCT04110756Recruiting
Program to help teens change health behaviors
This study tests a program designed to help teens make healthier choices. It’s for teens who are 15–17 and are currently drinking alcohol, who come to specific UCSF pediatric check-up visits.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 15–17 - NCT06579781Recruiting
Parent toolkit study for Georgia families with teens
This study tests a parent toolkit to support families with 12- to 15-year-olds. Families living together in certain Georgia areas may join to help improve communication and health.
Cairo, GeorgiaAges 12–15 - NCT06670066Recruiting
Trial of let's talk birth control
This trial tests a program to help teens and young adults learn about birth control options during regular health visits. It may help you find the right method for your needs.
Sioux City, IowaAges 15–24 - NCT05820581Recruiting
Study of teen emotional regulation and behavior profiles
This study looks at how teens who show behavioral problems understand and manage emotions. It may help researchers better match support to different “mentalization” patterns, which could lead to improved care in the future.
BesançonAges 12–18 - NCT06315075Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for teens with self-harm
This trial tests a therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for teenagers who have hurt themselves or had suicidal thoughts in the last six months. The goal is to see if DBT helps reduce self-harm and suicidal feelings.
Bergen, BergenAges 13–18 - NCT06675526Recruiting
Detour: a smartphone game to help youth quit smoking
This trial tests a smartphone game called Detour designed to help young people quit smoking. If you smoke at least once a week and are motivated to stop, playing this game might support you in quitting.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 16–25 - 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 - NCT05927194Enrolling by invitation
Game-based program for middle school students in Texas
This trial tests a game-based program called “Using the Connect” to see how well it works for middle school students. It may help improve the skills or outcomes the program targets, but you would need to be able to do it in English.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 9–15 - NCT05652153Recruiting
Brain-signal study for teens with depression and suicide thoughts
This study looks at how certain brain “inhibitory” signals work in teenagers and young adults who have depression and either suicide thoughts or past suicide behavior. The goal is to better understand suicide risk and what might help reduce it, using brain and brainwave testing.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 13–21 - NCT07265453Recruiting
Heart health study for Ugandan teens and families
This study looks at whether a family-based program can improve heart health for adolescents in Uganda. You and your family would work together on healthy habits over the next year.
JinjaAges 10–19 - NCT06341634Enrolling by invitation
Suicide ideation surveillance in teens
This study follows adolescents aged 11 to 16 to better understand and track suicidal thoughts. It may help improve care for teens with or without these thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 11–16 - NCT05169385Recruiting
Parent support for teens in residential treatment for substance misuse
This trial tests a parent-focused program (via interviews and texting) for families when a teen is leaving residential treatment. It aims to help parents/guardians support their teen after discharge and reduce substance-related risk.
Rockford, IllinoisAges 12–18 - NCT05316948Recruiting
Study of mental health and sexuality in teens
This study asks young people in psychiatric care about mental health and sexuality, using their study information to understand how these may relate. You may be able to join whether or not you take psychiatric (mental health) medicines, as long as it doesn’t interfere with urgent/emergency needs.
Vence, Alpes MaritimesAges 15 years+ - NCT05336201RecruitingPhase 2
Brain training program for teens with sickle cell disease
This Phase 2 study tests a cognitive (thinking) training program to help teens with sickle cell disease prepare for the changes in their care as they grow older. It may help with skills like learning, attention, and planning for transition to adult care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–18 - NCT02812537Recruiting
Study of youth behavior after emergency visits for aggression
This study follows children and teens under 16 after they go to the emergency room for aggressive or unsafe behaviors such as violence, running away, or stealing. It aims to understand what happens next in their lives and how support might help.
BronAges Up to 16 years - NCT06418867Recruiting
Mindfulness for teen internet addiction
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help teenagers reduce their internet addiction. If you are a nursing student in Turkey aged 17 to 19 and have not done a similar program before, you may be able to join.
Nicosia, LefkoşaAges 17–19 - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT05623007Recruiting
Diet and gut bacteria study for vaccinated teens with COVID
This trial tests whether changing diet can shift gut bacteria in overweight or obese teens after COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is to see if dietary changes can affect health markers related to the gut and immune system.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 12–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 104 recruiting adolescent behavior 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 behavior 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 behavior 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.