Clinical trials
Adolescent Development clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent development clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 39 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 - NCT07485673Recruiting
Teens health and activity study
This study looks at the health and activity needs of teenagers in Ecuador. It involves answering questions about your lifestyle and may include physical activity. It's a chance to help researchers understand how to support teen health.
Quito, PichinchaAges 14–19 - NCT03986021Recruiting
Track puberty, hormones, and periods across early teen years
This study follows girls before and after their first period to measure how reproductive hormones and menstrual cycles change over time. It may help researchers understand who is at higher risk for hormone and period problems, like PCOS.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 8–65 - NCT06759779Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for teenage volleyball players
This study tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe in and out can help teenage volleyball players perform better. If you play volleyball at least 3 days a week and are between 12 and 18 years old, this trial might be for you.
Ankara, EmekAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT06977178Recruiting
Teen anxiety and substance use study
This study looks at how anxiety in young teens might lead to substance use later. It uses brain scans and stress tests to understand these pathways.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12–14 - 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 - NCT04717349Recruiting
Study collects health information for kids’ and teens’ gynecology concerns
This is a research study that gathers information about pediatric and adolescent gynecology conditions. It may help researchers better understand these issues by learning about symptoms, care, and outcomes—without requiring a specific treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT06473155Recruiting
Teens' talents and life projects study
This study explores how discovering your talents and planning for your future affects life satisfaction. It aims to help teenagers build a positive outlook and find meaning in their lives.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 14–18 - 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 - NCT07379801Recruiting
Ballet dancers with scoliosis: A study on bone health and exercise
This study looks at how scoliosis affects the bones and muscles of young female ballet dancers during puberty. It also tests whether a special exercise program can help. Eligible dancers will be followed for a year.
HaifaAges 11–16 - NCT05924347Recruiting
Imaging study to spot early spine changes in at-risk children
This study uses MRI and physical measurements to look for early signs of scoliosis (a side-bending of the spine) in children who are at higher risk. It may help doctors understand when scoliosis starts and improve early monitoring.
UtrechtAges 8–11 - NCT06369623Recruiting
Teen Brain Reward Study
This study uses a simple money-related computer game while scanning the brain to understand how teens process rewards. Participation may help researchers learn more about typical and atypical development of the reward system in teenagers.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 14–17 - NCT06413927Recruiting
Driver education study for teen learners in Pennsylvania
This study compares different types of driver training for teens who have a learner's permit. It may help you become a safer driver before you get your license.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 16–17 - NCT05463120Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up study of early growth and puberty timing
This study follows families from an earlier infant feeding study to better understand what affects when puberty starts. It looks at growth and hormone-related health information to explain differences in pubertal development.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–100 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07625462Recruiting
How hearing affects brain development in children
This research study looks at how hearing—whether typical or affected by hearing loss—shapes how children's brains grow and develop. Researchers will compare brain development in children with normal hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing devices.
ShanghaiAges 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 - NCT05962879Recruiting
Program for teens with early psychosis-like experiences
This trial tests a new mental health program for teenagers who are having at least one psychosis-like experience and may be at risk for serious mental illness. It may help by offering structured support for both teens and their parents.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT06670053Recruiting
Testosterone and brain development in teens
This study looks at how starting testosterone therapy affects brain development in transgender and gender-diverse youth. It may help you and your doctor understand the changes to expect.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–20 - NCT05987761Recruiting
Social skills training for teens with autism
This study tests a social skills training program for teens with autism who are higher functioning. It uses brain scans to see how the training might work, and your teen must be willing to come in for weekly sessions for 9 weeks.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 11–14 - NCT05304988Recruiting
Exercise therapy program for teens with cancer
This study is developing and testing (validating) an “exercise-focused” therapy for teenagers with cancer. It may help researchers see whether this approach is practical and beneficial, especially for teens’ communication and activity support.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong,ChinaAges 13–18 - NCT07237607Recruiting
AI chatbot for teens and young adults with eating disorders
This trial is testing a new AI chatbot to support teens and young adults with eating disorders. If you are in an outpatient program at Penn State Health, the chatbot might help you manage your recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 12–26
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent development?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 39 recruiting adolescent development 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 development 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 development 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.