Clinical trials
Adolescent Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 147 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06477848Enrolling by invitation
Improving care for teens with opioid use disorder in pediatric clinics
This study looks at how to better support teens with opioid use disorder in pediatric primary care. It involves training clinic staff and gathering feedback from both providers and patients.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12 years+ - NCT06249880Recruiting
Studying how kids and young adults move without assistance
This study collects motion data from healthy children and young adults to create a baseline of normal movement. It may help doctors better understand typical development and identify movement problems in the future.
Puyallup, WashingtonAges 3–25 - 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 - NCT06208345Recruiting
Early e-health support for kids with obesity
This study tests an e-health program for children with a very high BMI. It aims to help families manage weight early in life through online support.
BernAges 6–12 - 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 - NCT05338944Recruiting
Dialectal behavior therapy for teens with obesity and low mood
This study tests whether Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured skills-based counseling program—can help teens make healthier behavior changes. It is for teens who have obesity and mild to moderate symptoms of depression, and it checks whether they can follow the study plan.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 14–17 - NCT06736522Recruiting
Youth leadership and mindfulness program for high school students
This study tests a program designed to build leadership skills, engagement, and mindfulness in high school students. If you're a teen in certain Massachusetts or Illinois schools, this program may help you grow personally and socially.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14 years+ - NCT07278934Recruiting
Family program to help teen girls thrive in school and health
This study tests a family-based program to help adolescent girls who have been skipping school. The goal is to improve their school attendance, development, and overall health.
TamaleAges 11 years+ - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - NCT06992622Recruiting
Youth spine and vision health study
This study is following a group of young people with scoliosis to better understand how their spine and vision change over time. It may help you learn more about your condition and contribute to future care.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 6–17 - 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 - NCT06906406Recruiting
Quality of life in children with clubfoot
This study looks at how clubfoot affects the daily life and well-being of children aged 2 to 15. It uses questionnaires to understand their physical and emotional health, which can help improve care and support for kids with this condition.
Drammen, BuskerudAges 2–15 - NCT07699159Recruiting
Youth mental health study
This study follows adolescents and young adults who are seeking or have sought mental health services to better understand different mental health conditions. It also includes their caregivers.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 11–24 - NCT06950983Recruiting
Navigating Financial Needs for Young Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a program that helps young people with cancer (ages 15–39) manage money and other everyday needs. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being during and after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 15 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 - NCT04963426Recruiting
Study to help teens use health data to lead change
This study supports school-aged teens (ages 13–17) to learn and use health information to help drive positive changes in their community. It focuses on participation from students within the right age range.
Sekondi-TakoradiAges 13–17 - NCT05774002Recruiting
Psychological check-in for teens getting back surgery for scoliosis
This study asks teens with idiopathic scoliosis to complete psychological assessments while planning for elective back surgery. It may help doctors better understand patients’ mental and emotional needs around surgery.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 10–19 - NCT06868966Recruiting
Study of myelin in brain control for ages 10 to 25
This study looks at how myelin (the insulation around brain cells) affects your ability to control and coordinate movements. It involves an MRI brain scan and may help scientists understand brain development in young people.
ParisAges 10–25 - 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 - 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 - NCT06581978Recruiting
Early warning for foot health in children
This study looks at the health of children's feet and aims to spot early signs of foot problems. It may help guide how to prevent issues like flat feet.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6–18 - NCT07216118Recruiting
Helping teens with type 2 diabetes and their families
This study tests ways to help teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes and their families deal with social needs (like food, housing, or money challenges) that can affect health. You and a parent or caregiver will join together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13 years+ - NCT06386198Recruiting
Health Advocate for Young Liver Transplant Patients
This study tests a program that helps young adults with a liver transplant prepare to move from a children’s hospital to an adult hospital. It aims to provide extra support for people who also have social needs like trouble getting enough food.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–25 - NCT05179655Recruiting
Parent-focused program for teens who self-harm
This trial studies a program for teens and their parents to help reduce non-suicidal self-injury. It may help families learn skills and support that prevent self-harm from continuing or worsening.
AalborgAges 13–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 147 recruiting adolescent health 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 health 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 health 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.