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Adverse Childhood Experiences clinical trials
Below are recruiting adverse childhood experiences clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 15 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06153316Recruiting
How school shootings affect students and staff
This study looks at how experiencing a school shooting impacts students, teachers, and principals. It compares schools that had a shooting to those that did not, to understand the effects on wellbeing.
New York, New YorkAges 11–65 - NCT05972265Recruiting
Exercise for memory and thinking after childhood trauma
This study tests if exercise can help improve memory, attention, and thinking in adults aged 40–60 who experienced child abuse or neglect and have concerns about their cognitive function. You'll need to be a native English speaker, generally healthy, and not currently very active.
Austin, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT07244809Recruiting
Study on stress history and blood vessel health in young adults
This study tests whether early-life stress affects blood vessel function in young adults by looking at a type of cell stress called oxidative stress. It involves measuring how well your blood vessels work and may help understand why some people have higher heart risks.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–29 - NCT05665465RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study how childhood stress may affect future smoking risk
This early study looks at how experiences from childhood may affect brain and behavior patterns related to nicotine and smoking risk. It may help researchers design better prevention strategies for people who have never smoked.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–21 - NCT06236100Recruiting
Family substance use prevention with a family advocate
This study tests whether an extra advocate who helps families deal with past hardships makes a substance use prevention program work better. The program is for families with teens aged 7–17 in certain New Jersey communities that have higher rates of difficult childhood experiences and substance use problems.
Tinton Falls, New JerseyAges 7 years+ - NCT07339865Enrolling by invitation
Bladder symptoms study for teens moving to adult care
This study looks at how bladder problems, like frequent urination or leaks, affect teenagers and young adults as they switch from pediatric to adult doctors. The goal is to learn what helps you feel better and manage your health.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 16–25 - NCT07073352Recruiting
Childhood stress and blood vessel aging in young adults
This study looks at how childhood stress might affect blood vessels and aging in young adults. It tests if a certain protein (SIRT1) is linked to early blood vessel aging.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–30 - NCT05388864Recruiting
Parenting support program for young children and families
This study offers a parenting support program for families with children ages 3 to 11. It aims to help strengthen family routines and child well-being by teaching practical skills.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 3–11 - NCT07118072Recruiting
Online therapy for childhood trauma and depression symptoms
This study will test if a special online therapy program, called i-STAIR, can help people who had a tough childhood and are now dealing with some depression symptoms. It focuses on building skills to manage emotions and relationships, all from the comfort of your home.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06821035Recruiting
The THRIVE Study: Building Healthy Skills for Teens
This study tests a program to help teens ages 11 to 14 who have had tough experiences learn healthy ways to cope. It involves both the teen and a parent or caregiver, and uses a smartphone app to make it easy to take part.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 11–14 - NCT06105970Recruiting
Chinese mental health study for adults
This study looks at how different mental health symptoms relate to each other in Chinese adults. Researchers want to understand patterns of psychological distress, which could help improve future treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT05377372Recruiting
Study of early exposures in babies with sickle cell disease
This study asks mothers of babies with sickle cell disease about early-life exposures and related factors. It may help researchers understand what might affect health in the first months of life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT06454344Recruiting
Sleep and childhood experiences study in young adults
This study looks at how sleep is affected by tough childhood experiences. It tests whether changing sleep patterns can help young adults who have had these experiences and currently have poor sleep.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–29 - NCT06718920Recruiting
Childhood experiences and quality of life in MS
This study looks at how difficult childhood experiences may affect the quality of life and coping skills of people with multiple sclerosis. By answering questionnaires, you can help researchers understand these connections and find better ways to support patients.
Rome, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT07477899Enrolling by invitation
Growing up in challenging early life conditions
This study looks at how things like family or environmental challenges affect growing up. The goal is to understand the impact and find ways to support adults.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 18 years+
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Adverse Childhood Experiences trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adverse childhood experiences?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 15 recruiting adverse childhood experiences 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 adverse childhood experiences 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 adverse childhood experiences 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
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