Clinical trials
Adolescent clinical trials
Below are recruiting adolescent clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 933 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06032455Recruiting
Family therapy for teens with behavior problems and intellectual disabilities
This study tests whether a therapy called Multisystemic Therapy (MST) helps teens with behavior problems who also have a family member with an intellectual disability. The therapy works with the whole family to keep the teen at home and improve behavior.
HalsterenAges 10–19 - NCT06049888Recruiting
Social media and your mental health study
This study looks at how getting a first smartphone and using social media might affect the mental health of young teens. If you join, you will answer surveys about your feelings and experiences.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 10–14 - NCT06042699Recruiting
Iron deficiency and scoliosis study for teens and young adults
This study tests whether giving iron supplements before spinal fusion surgery can help kids with low iron levels. It aims to understand iron deficiency in young people with scoliosis and improve their surgical outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 10–26 - NCT06002191Recruiting
A text-based safety program for teens bullied online
This study tests a texting program called imHere4U to help teens who have been cyberbullied and feel distressed or think about suicide. The program aims to provide support and reduce suicide risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT06015191Recruiting
Remote heart rehab for teens with congenital heart disease
This trial tests a home-based cardiac rehab program for adolescents with certain types of congenital heart disease. It aims to help you exercise safely and improve your fitness using online coaching and monitoring.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 12–19 - NCT06003725Recruiting
Drug treatment for Black youth on probation
This study is testing a drug treatment program that is made for Black youth involved with the justice system. It aims to see if a more culturally fitting approach can help reduce substance use and related problems.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT06023030Recruiting
Observing how upadacitinib works for Crohn's disease in Japan
This study is for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who are starting a medication called upadacitinib. Researchers will watch how the disease changes over time and check for any side effects. It's an observational study, meaning you'll keep getting your regular treatment.
Anjo-shi, Aichi-kenAges 15 years+ - NCT06012240RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Upadacitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata
This study tests an oral tablet called upadacitinib for people with severe alopecia areata who have lost at least half of their scalp hair. It aims to see if the drug can safely help hair regrow.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–63 - NCT05999994RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drugs for children and young adults with cancer
This trial tests several experimental drugs for children and young adults with cancer. It aims to find safe and effective treatments by matching participants to one of several drug studies based on their cancer type and health.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–39 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05975333Recruiting
Writing support for grieving parents of young cancer patients
This study offers a writing-focused intervention for parents who are grieving the loss of their child or young person who had a type of cancer (ChronCan). It aims to see whether guided writing can help with coping and emotional well-being during bereavement.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 15–25 - 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 - NCT05947539Enrolling by invitation
Helping Ugandan young women stay engaged in HIV care
This study tests a couples-focused program to help HIV-positive adolescent girls and young women stay connected to HIV clinic visits and medicines. It may help if you’re currently not well engaged in HIV care or you’ve faced partner violence or controlling behavior.
KampalaAges 15 years+ - 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 - NCT05929807Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Weekly injection study for children with achondroplasia
This trial looks at how safe and effective weekly under-the-skin (subcutaneous) TransCon CNP is for children and teens with achondroplasia over the long term. You may be considered if your child has already finished a previous TransCon CNP study and can follow weekly injection and follow-up visits.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 3–15 - NCT05921240Enrolling by invitation
Study on access to vision care for young people with vision needs
This study looks at what gets in the way of getting vision services for children and teens with special vision needs. It will help identify barriers and solutions by using questionnaires and interviews in Chinese.
TaipeiAges 19–99 - NCT05921201Recruiting
RRE program to prevent depression in Chinese American teens
This trial tests an education and skills program (Relax, Reflect, and Empower, or RRE) designed to help prevent depression in Chinese American teens. It may help by teaching coping strategies before symptoms become more serious.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–18 - NCT05917977Recruiting
Motivational interviewing for teens with gaming problems
This study tests a talking program (called motivational interviewing) that helps teens aged 10-16 who struggle with too much gaming. The goal is to help them build motivation to change their gaming habits.
ShatinAges 10–16 - NCT05923944Recruiting
Video game play for teen anxiety
This study tests whether playing a specific video game can help reduce anxiety symptoms in teenagers. If you are between 11 and 15 years old and often feel anxious, this game-based approach might provide a fun and accessible way to feel better.
Miami, FloridaAges 11–15 - NCT05926804Recruiting
Screening and treatment for Helicobacter pylori in teens
This trial checks teenagers for a long-lasting H. pylori stomach infection and then treats those who need it. It may help prevent ongoing stomach problems from the infection and compare outcomes between treated and non-treated groups.
CoyhaiqueAges 14–18 - NCT05887973Recruiting
Youth gun violence prevention program in Washington, DC
This trial is focused on preventing firearm violence by addressing underlying causes among youth taking part in a specific DC grassroots program. If you’re a youth involved with that program in Washington, DC, this study may fit you.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14–24 - NCT05897164Recruiting
Mobile app to help teens cut back on substance use
This study tests a mobile app designed to help teens who use alcohol or drugs cut back or stop. You and your teen would use the app together and get support from the study team by text.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 13 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adolescent?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 933 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.