Clinical trials
Adolescent Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 83 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06854328Recruiting
Prism PTSD study for adolescents
This trial tests a new non-invasive device that uses brain imaging to help treat PTSD symptoms in teens and young adults. It may be a good option if you haven't yet completed a full course of trauma-focused therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07581171Recruiting
Intergenerational Mentoring Program for Youth and Older Adults
This study brings together older adults and young people (ages 12–21) whose parents have mental health challenges. The goal is to create supportive friendships between generations and reduce loneliness and isolation for both groups.
HamburgAges 12 years+ - NCT06721078Recruiting
Long-acting HIV shots and teen clubs for adolescents
This study tests whether a long-acting injectable HIV medicine (given every couple of months) and teen support clubs can help adolescents stay healthy and engaged in care. If you are a teen living with HIV, this trial may offer a more convenient treatment option.
Johannesburg, GautengAges 12–19 - 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 - NCT06147973Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for teen girls
This study tests a healthy lifestyle program that helps teen girls accept their bodies and make positive changes. It aims to see if this approach can improve weight-related health and well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 14–19 - NCT06239818Recruiting
Light therapy for concussion recovery in teens
This trial tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help teenagers recover faster from a sports-related concussion. If you qualify, you will receive the light treatment in addition to your usual care, and researchers will track your symptoms and thinking skills over time.
Houston, TexasAges 13–18 - NCT07240571Recruiting
Family support program for caregivers and teens
This study tests a program designed to help families with teens aged 10-14. Caregivers and their adolescents will learn skills together to strengthen their relationship and cope with challenges.
ChisinauAges 10–14 - NCT07513220Recruiting
Mindful Self-Compassion Training for Teenagers
This study tests whether learning self-compassion through mindfulness helps teenagers feel better emotionally. You'd join online group sessions for 4 weeks and answer questions about how you're feeling.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT06941324Recruiting
Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer feel better
This study tests a short-term therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer reduce emotional distress. It's designed for people who are currently in treatment or have finished treatment within the last 5 years.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–39 - NCT05023785Recruiting
Lifestyle program for cancer survivors with early heart strain
This trial tests a structured lifestyle and exercise change program for young people who finished cancer treatment and have signs of early heart weakness. The goal is to improve heart health and lower the chance of heart failure later.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT06390462Recruiting
Counseling for teens in school-based primary care
This study tests a brief counseling approach called Interpersonal Counseling for Adolescents (IPC-A) in school settings. It aims to help teens with emotional or social challenges before they become more serious, and it's designed for those who aren't already in mental health treatment.
HämeenlinnaAges 13–16
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 83 recruiting adolescent mental 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 mental 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 mental 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.