Clinical trials
Adolescent clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 958 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05740254Recruiting
Compare early versus late eating times for teen obesity
This study tests whether having a shorter daily eating schedule earlier in the day works better than a later eating schedule for reducing weight and improving health in teens with obesity. Participants will also follow planned fasting (not eating) periods and complete regular check-ins.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–21 - NCT05754632Recruiting
Blood flow restriction exercises after ACL surgery in teens
This trial tests whether a special type of exercise that uses a cuff (blood flow restriction training, or BFRT) can help teens recover after ACL reconstruction. It’s designed to see if adding BFRT to standard rehab improves strength and return to sport.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT05763849Recruiting
Therapy exposure for teens with low weight eating issues
This trial tests a structured therapy approach called “interoceptive exposure” for teens who have an eating disorder with low weight. It may help some teens reduce fear or avoidance around body sensations and improve eating, but you must meet several health and safety criteria.
New York, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT05790785Recruiting
Tests blood vessel changes in kids soon after type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how blood vessels and blood pressure change in children soon after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It may help doctors better understand early vascular risk and how to monitor it.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 8–18 - NCT05797428Recruiting
Talk-based therapy to help teens cope with mood problems
This trial tests “logotherapy,” a type of counseling that helps people find meaning and purpose to cope with sadness or mood swings. It may help adolescents with mild to moderate-to-severe depression feel better and participate in structured therapy.
Kaohsiung City, Niaosong DistrictAges 15–24 - NCT05808543Recruiting
BEARS training to improve hearing skills in teens with two implants
This study tests a structured training program (BEARS) designed to help children and teenagers who use cochlear implants in both ears hear better in everyday life. It aims to improve hearing abilities by building on your implant settings and usual care.
Birmingham, BirminghamAges 8–16 - NCT05808179Recruiting
Adjusting teens’ sleep timing at home
This study tries to move your teen’s bedtime earlier to see if shifting sleep timing is helpful. If your teen can follow the schedule and sleep mostly in their bedroom, they may be able to join.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 14–18 - NCT05816174Recruiting
Study of long-term pain after bone surgery in children
This study follows children and teens to learn how pain can last after planned orthopedic (bone) surgery in the hospital. It may help doctors better understand which kids are more likely to have long-lasting pain and how to support them.
BaselAges 8–18 - NCT05818384Recruiting
Health program for Choctaw youth to improve daily habits
This is a community health program for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma youth that tries to improve habits related to food, movement, and screen time. It may help you build healthier routines for everyday life.
Durant, OklahomaAges 12–19 - NCT05832723Recruiting
Red light eye therapy for children with mild focusing error
This study tests whether low-intensity red light at 650 nm can help children and teens with mild problems focusing their eyes. It is designed to see if the treatment is safe and useful for the right type of refractive error.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 7–18 - NCT05858424Recruiting
Day hospital program to improve young cancer survivors’ well-being
This study tests a structured “end-of-treatment” day hospital program to improve quality of life for adolescents and young adults after cancer treatment. You may be offered follow-up and supportive care soon after finishing treatment to help you feel better physically and emotionally.
LyonAges 15–25 - NCT05873322Recruiting
Study glucose changes during steroid and asparaginase treatment
This study looks at how blood sugar changes in children and teens receiving treatment for ALL (a leukemia) or lymphoma. It focuses specifically on effects that may be caused by steroids and a medicine called PEG-asparaginase.
Aarhus NAges 1–17 - 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 - NCT05893459Recruiting
Friend and family study for teens 13–17
This study looks at how a teen’s best friend and caregiver influence stress and coping. It enrolls teens who have either experienced maltreatment or not, to better understand what supports might help.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 13–17 - NCT05906849Recruiting
Anxiety skills program for teens with or without anxiety
This study tests an “ACT” skills approach for adolescents’ anxiety—either in teens with social anxiety, teens with generalized anxiety, or healthy teens for comparison. It may help your teen learn coping strategies to manage worry and fear in everyday life.
CoimbraAges 14–18 - NCT05921422Recruiting
Study of thinking skills in children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how children’s and teens’ thinking and learning work in everyday school life. It may help researchers better understand strengths and challenges in cerebral palsy to improve support.
CopenhagenAges 11–15 - NCT05923944Recruiting
Video game play to help teens with anxiety
This trial studies whether guided video game play can reduce anxiety symptoms in adolescents. It may help by using structured gameplay sessions as a form of mental support.
HaifaAges 11–15 - 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 - NCT05944016RecruitingPhase 3
Dapagliflozin for early Alport kidney disease in teens and young adults
This trial tests dapagliflozin, a daily medicine, to slow kidney problems in people with early-stage chronic kidney disease caused by Alport syndrome. It may help protect kidney function and reduce worsening over time.
Heidelberg, Baden-WürttenbergAges 10–39 - NCT05958316Recruiting
Tool to help teens and young adults manage cancer symptoms
This study tests a practical check-in tool that helps adolescents and young adults track and manage symptoms from cancer or cancer treatment. It may help you better handle symptoms day to day during ongoing treatment.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 15–29 - 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 - NCT05982847Recruiting
Blood pressure check for kids in South Africa
This study checks blood pressure in children ages 5 to 17 across South Africa. It aims to find normal blood pressure ranges and improve healthcare for kids.
Mthatha, Eastern CapeAges 5–18 - NCT05991388RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New treatments for children with relapsed B-NHL
This trial tests two new treatment combinations for children and young adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous therapy. The goal is to find better options for treating this cancer.
Sydney, New South WalesAges Up to 25 years - NCT05995171Recruiting
Long-term health in teens born with esophageal atresia
This study looks at teenagers born with esophageal atresia (a birth defect where the esophagus doesn't connect to the stomach) to see how they are doing in the long term. It uses special tests to understand health patterns and may help improve care for others with this condition.
Lille, NordAges 13–14
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 958 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.