Clinical trials
Adolescent clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 932 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06733883Recruiting
Music therapy for teens with emotional difficulties
This trial tests if music therapy can help adolescents aged 13 to 18 who are struggling with emotional challenges. If you join, you may attend music therapy sessions that could improve how you feel.
Oslo, NydalenAges 13–18 - NCT05275881Recruiting
Virtual reality during procedures for young blood or cancer patients
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during certain procedures can make them easier for children, teens, and young adults with blood or cancer-related conditions. Participants must be able to safely use a VR headset and be willing to take part.
PoitiersAges 7–24 - NCT07566923Enrolling by invitation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Teen Burn Recovery
This study tests a non-invasive device placed on the ear that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve that affects stress and healing) to help adolescents recovering from burns feel less anxious, sleep better, and experience less pain and itching. The device is worn on the outside of the ear and may help your body heal.
Istanbul, KartalAges 12–18 - NCT07565129Recruiting
Mixed Reality Therapy for Eating Disorder Risk in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a new virtual-reality based therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—which teaches skills to manage difficult emotions—to help teenagers and young adults who show early warning signs of eating disorders. The goal is to prevent eating disorders from developing by improving how you handle emotions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 13–35 - NCT07568028Recruiting
Physical Activity in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
This study explores why some teenagers with type 1 diabetes are more active than others. Researchers want to understand the personal, social, and environmental factors that affect exercise habits, which may help improve health outcomes for teens managing diabetes.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 9–18 - NCT07560826RecruitingPhase 2
Study of newly diagnosed bone cancer treatment and biology
This research study follows young people newly diagnosed with osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer) who are receiving standard chemotherapy. Researchers will collect information about how the cancer responds to treatment and study biological samples to better understand the disease.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 7–22 - NCT07554755Recruiting
Transcranial Stimulation for Teen Depression with Self-Injury
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (TIS) for teenagers aged 12–22 with depression who injure themselves without wanting to die. The goal is to reduce depression symptoms and self-injury urges.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT07551583RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus chemotherapy for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma in young people
This study tests a combination of a newer immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) with standard chemotherapy (AVD) in children, teens, and young adults with newly diagnosed, early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma—a blood cancer affecting lymph nodes. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy improves outcomes while being tolerable for this age group.
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT07554495RecruitingPhase 3
Filgotinib for moderate to severe polyarticular juvenile arthritis
This trial tests filgotinib, a new medication that may help reduce joint swelling and pain in children and teens (ages 8–17) with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis—a type of childhood arthritis affecting multiple joints. You're eligible if your current arthritis medicines haven't worked well enough.
LeuvenAges 8–18 - NCT07548463Recruiting
Playback theatre for teens and young adults with depression or anxiety
This study tests whether participating in playback theatre, a type of improvisational drama where actors perform stories told by the audience, can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in young people. It may offer a creative and supportive way to improve emotional well-being.
Kowloon Tong, Hong KongAges 13–24 - NCT07540429Recruiting
Brain Imaging Study in Teen Girls: Exploring Mental Health Differences
This research study uses a special brain-imaging machine (fMRI) to take pictures of how teen girls' brains work. Researchers want to understand brain differences between girls with borderline personality traits, girls with ADHD, and girls without these conditions. The study will help doctors better understand these conditions in teenagers.
DuryAges 12–17 - NCT07536256Recruiting
Youth Resilience Through Native Hawaiian Culture in Wai'anae
This program connects young people in the Wai'anae community with culturally rooted activities and support to build resilience and improve physical and mental health. You'll work with other youth and community organizations that use Native Hawaiian values to help you thrive.
Waianae, HawaiiAges 12–25 - NCT07540780Recruiting
Social media support groups to help teens quit vaping
This study tests whether online support groups on social media can help teenagers stop vaping. You'd join a group with other teens your age working toward the same goal, with support from trained peer mentors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13 years+ - NCT07535619Recruiting
Microbiota study in children with and without overactive bladder
This research study compares the bacteria in urine, around the genital area, and in stool between children with overactive bladder (frequent urgent need to urinate) and healthy children. The goal is to understand if differences in these bacteria might explain why some children develop overactive bladder.
AalborgAges 5–17 - NCT07539805RecruitingPhase 2
Sertraline Plus Probiotic for Teen Depression
This study tests whether combining sertraline (an antidepressant) with a specific probiotic called Lactobacillus crispatus can safely and effectively treat depression in teenagers. The probiotic may help by improving gut health, which researchers believe could support mental health.
Longgang, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT07533890Recruiting
Probiotics and gut health in children with inflammatory bowel disease
This study tests whether a multi-strain probiotic supplement can change the gut bacteria in children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will collect stool samples to see if the probiotics help restore healthy gut bacteria and potentially improve symptoms.
BernAges 5–18 - NCT07527416Recruiting
Understanding Stories Adolescents Tell About Cancer
This study asks adolescents and young adults who received cancer treatment to share their experiences and stories. Researchers will analyze what you write or say to better understand how young people cope with cancer and improve care for future patients.
Aviano, ItalyAges 13–25 - NCT07521371Enrolling by invitation
Intranasal Insulin for Autism in Children and Young Adults
This study observes how intranasal insulin (a form of insulin delivered through the nose) affects children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder who are already using or planning to use it as part of their regular care. Researchers will track changes in behavior and social skills over about 6 months.
Spring, TexasAges 4–21 - NCT07516574Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program before scoliosis surgery in teens
This trial tests whether doing special exercises before spine surgery helps teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (a sideways curve of the spine). The goal is to see if pre-surgery exercise improves how patients recover and feel after surgery.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 10–18 - NCT06758115Recruiting
Brain and Muscle Study for Teens with Scoliosis
This study looks at how the brain and muscles work together in teens with spinal curves (scoliosis). It uses skin sensors and brain wave tests to understand muscle control, which may help improve treatments.
HangzhouAges 10–18 - NCT05707975Recruiting
Support for teens with eco-anxiety and suicidal thoughts
This trial studies a program to help adolescents who feel eco-anxiety (distress about environmental issues) and may also be at risk for suicidal thoughts. It may help by testing an approach for teens during a hospital stay in child mental health care.
Bron, RhoneAges 12–16 - 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 - NCT07513129RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combination for relapsed T-cell blood cancer in teens and young adults
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (venetoclax, dexamethasone, bortezomib, and daratumumab) to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help patients aged 12–30 achieve remission.
Houston, TexasAges 12–30 - NCT07514039Enrolling by invitation
Special Myopia Glasses for Children and Teens
This study tests new glasses with special microscopic patterns designed to slow down myopia (nearsightedness) in children and teenagers. Researchers want to see if wearing these glasses can help prevent myopia from getting worse.
ShanghaiAges 6–14
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 932 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.