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
- NCT04086368Recruiting
Testing treatment planning for hip bone rotation in teens
This study looks at teens with hip (and sometimes knee) pain and a specific pattern of hip bone rotation seen on X-rays. It aims to test an approach (the “FDR” trail) that may improve how the hip’s rotation is treated.
OsloAges 10–18 - NCT05154305Recruiting
Rehab program for children after acute cancer treatment
This trial studies a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program to help children and teens recover and improve their physical fitness after acute cancer treatment. It may be useful if you’re not currently on cancer medicines and are in the follow-up period.
GhentAges 8–21 - NCT07854951Recruiting
Hypnosis for pain and nausea relief in scoliosis surgery
This trial tests if hypnosis can reduce pain and nausea after scoliosis surgery. Adolescents aged 12-18 who are having scoliosis surgery may be eligible to participate.
TrondheimAges 12–18 - NCT07859553Recruiting
Powered or manual toothbrushes for cavity risk in pre-teens
This study compares using a powered (electric) toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in children aged 8 to 12 to see which is better at reducing the risk of cavities. Your child must already have some signs of tooth decay or a history of cavities in the past few years.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 8–12 - NCT07860801Enrolling by invitation
Vaping habits in teens and young adults with cancer
This study looks at vaping patterns in cancer patients aged 15-39 to better understand how to support them. Participants will share their experiences through surveys or interviews.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 15 years+ - NCT07871864RecruitingPhase 3
Study of cabozantinib after initial treatment for osteosarcoma
This trial tests whether a new drug (called cabozantinib) can help keep osteosarcoma from coming back after initial treatment. It is for people who have completed their first round of therapy and have no sign of active cancer or only stable disease.
AarhusAges 4 years+ - NCT06078969RecruitingPhase 2
Prednisone pills for bone LCH in children and teens
This trial tests whether taking a steroid pill (prednisone) by mouth can help children and teenagers with bone-only LCH. It is for people who do not need surgery and can swallow pills.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 2–17 - NCT03838042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing nivolumab plus entinostat for high-risk childhood cancers
This trial studies whether nivolumab (an immune therapy) plus entinostat (an epigenetic medicine) can help children and teens with high-risk cancers that have come back, worsened, or did not respond to prior treatment. It also looks at specific tumor “biomarkers” to group patients and guide how the study is run.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 2–21 - NCT07861945Recruiting
Online support for women's mental and reproductive health
This study offers an online clinic where women and adolescent girls in Jordan, including Syrian refugees, can get support for mental health, psychosocial issues, and reproductive health. The goal is to see if this digital approach is helpful and convenient.
IrbidAges 14–65 - NCT06254768Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitors for kids with obesity
This study tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a small device that tracks blood sugar, can help children and teens with obesity understand their body better and improve their health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT05638724Recruiting
Long COVID health registry for people of all ages
This study builds a health registry to learn how long COVID affects children, teens, and adults over time. It may help by improving understanding of symptoms and care, even if it does not test a new drug.
Munich, BavariaAges Any age - NCT07723924RecruitingPhase 2
Plecanatide for constipation in children and teens
This study tests a new medicine called plecanatide for children and teens with functional constipation. It aims to see if it helps improve bowel movements compared to a placebo (a pill with no medicine).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6–17 - NCT06004726Recruiting
School substance abuse prevention for teens
This trial tests a school-based program to prevent substance abuse in adolescents aged 13-15. It aims to help teens in public schools in Pokhara, Nepal, avoid risky behaviors.
Pokhara, GandakiAges 13–15 - NCT05110729Recruiting
Check how injuries affect quality of life in young gymnasts
This study looks at how musculoskeletal injuries change quality of life and life satisfaction for gymnasts ages 8 to 18. It may help sports medicine teams understand what young gymnasts need to feel better and keep doing their sport.
Denver, ColoradoAges 8–18 - NCT05968313Recruiting
Brain scan study of pain feelings in teens who self-harm
This study uses brain activity during a task to understand how teens who self-harm react to pain and empathy. It may help researchers learn what brain differences are linked with non-suicidal self-injury and guide better support for teens.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT05907421Recruiting
Study of emotional control in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how emotion control works in teens who have self-harmed (NSSI) in everyday situations, using brain and behavior measurements. You might help researchers understand what triggers and maintains self-harm, which could guide future supports.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT05981612Recruiting
How emotions affect decision-making in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how strong emotions affect decision-making in teenagers who sometimes hurt themselves without wanting to die (called NSSI). If you join, you'll have an MRI brain scan and do some computer tasks to help us understand this link.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT05981677Recruiting
Social feedback and risk-taking in teens who self-harm
This study uses a brain scan (MRI) to understand how teens who self-harm respond to social feedback. It aims to learn more about why some teens take risks that may be harmful.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT06087341RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Advanced Sarcoma in Young People
This trial tests a special type of immune cell (called a CAR T-cell) that is trained to attack sarcoma cells. It is for children, teens, and young adults up to age 40 whose sarcoma has not responded to standard therapy. The treatment is given directly into the tumor, and the goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
MadridAges Up to 30 years - NCT04793919RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new treatment for youth with acute promyelocytic leukemia
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment approach for children and teens newly diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) that is confirmed by a specific lab genetic change. It may help improve outcomes, but it requires meeting several safety and test-confirmation criteria.
BrusselsAges Up to 18 years - NCT02434003Recruiting
Test a new way to predict scoliosis curve progression
This study follows adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis to see how well a new predictive model estimates whether the spinal curve will get worse over time. It may help doctors plan monitoring and treatment more accurately for young people with scoliosis.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 10–15 - NCT06391671Recruiting
Stress and Weight in Teens: A Personalized Nutrition Study
This study looks at how stress and weight are linked in teenagers. It uses a blood test to find patterns that could lead to personalized nutrition advice. If you join, you'll help researchers understand how your body handles stress and food.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 11–17 - NCT05310591RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study anti-PD1 treatment with Kymriah re-dosing for leukemia
This Phase 1/2 trial studies giving an anti-PD1 antibody (like pembrolizumab or nivolumab) along with a second Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) infusion in children and young adults whose B-cell leukemia is coming back or their Kymriah effect has faded. It may help the new immune treatment work better after the first Kymriah.
BordeauxAges 1–25 - NCT06438276Recruiting
Mental health support for teens through school services
This study tests whether psychiatric outreach nurses can help teenagers aged 12-16 who are dealing with mood issues, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive or eating disorder symptoms, or mild self-harm. The goal is to see if this extra support improves their mental health compared to the usual school services.
Kuopio, Northern SavoniaAges 12–16
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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.