Clinical trials
Mental Disorder in Adolescence clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental disorder in adolescence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 88 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07150832Recruiting
I-CARE app for teens after a suicide crisis
This trial tests a digital program called I-CARE to support teens aged 12-17 who have had a suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. It aims to help them while they wait for inpatient psychiatric care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–17 - NCT04852744Recruiting
Brain scan study in teens with borderline and/or PTSD
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) to compare brain patterns in teens with borderline personality disorder and those with PTSD, as well as teens without these mental health diagnoses. It may help researchers understand what brain differences go along with these conditions and how they relate to each other.
CaenAges 13–18 - NCT00025935Recruiting
Brain Function Studies in Youth With Mood and Attention Disorders
This research study examines how the brains of children and teenagers with mood problems (like persistent irritability or depression) or attention difficulties work differently. Researchers use brain scans and tasks to understand these conditions better and track changes as young people grow up.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–60 - NCT05437588Recruiting
Blood-based biomarkers for suicide risk in teens with depression
This study looks at tiny blood particles (exosomes) and specific microRNAs to see if they can signal suicide risk and predict treatment outcomes in adolescents. If you qualify, your blood may be used to help researchers find better ways to understand and track suicidality and depression treatment response.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–24 - NCT06728280Recruiting
DTMS for teens with depression: safety and effectiveness
This trial tests if a new type of brain stimulation called DTMS can safely help adolescents with major depression. It may be an option if you have tried other treatments and are looking for a non-medication approach.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 11–23 - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - NCT05035511Recruiting
Predicting tDCS results in autistic teens with machine learning
This study uses machine learning to predict how well a teen with autism may respond to tDCS, a non-invasive brain stimulation. It mainly looks at personal factors (like understanding instructions and baseline abilities) to better estimate treatment outcomes.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 12–22 - NCT06724666Recruiting
Online therapy for teens with anxiety or depression
This study tests an online therapy program for teens aged 13–17 who feel anxious, depressed, or both. The program is designed to help you understand and manage these feelings through short, internet-based sessions, and you can do it from home.
Cluj-NapocaAges 13–17 - NCT06800807Recruiting
Beliefs about thinking in teens with eating disorders
This study looks at how teens with eating disorders think about their own thoughts (called metacognition). It compares their responses to a group of teens without eating disorders to better understand the role of certain beliefs in these conditions.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 12–17 - NCT07224165Recruiting
Digital support for teens who self-injure
This study tests a digital program (like a smartphone app) to help teens who have been hurting themselves on purpose. The goal is to see if using the app can reduce self-injury and help you feel better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14–18 - NCT06868966Recruiting
Study of myelin in brain control for ages 10 to 25
This study looks at how myelin (the insulation around brain cells) affects your ability to control and coordinate movements. It involves an MRI brain scan and may help scientists understand brain development in young people.
ParisAges 10–25 - NCT05390268Recruiting
Mobile app behavioral therapy for youth with tic disorders
This trial tests whether a mobile app can help children and teens reduce tic symptoms using behavioral treatment strategies. It may help if your tics are affecting your daily life and you have not had very recent tic-specific behavioral training.
Aarhus N, RisskovAges 9–17 - NCT07413887Recruiting
Family program for obsessive thoughts and behaviors in youth
This trial tests a family-based program for children and teens with mild to moderate obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors. It aims to help reduce distress and improve daily functioning at home and school.
FrederiksbergAges 3–17 - 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 - NCT07138664Recruiting
Mental health program for teens in Malaysia
This trial tests a program to help young teenagers in Malaysia who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The program aims to improve mental health and well-being.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 12–14 - NCT04318899Recruiting
Studying who benefits in a specific borderline personality therapy program
This study looks at which factors predict how people do over time and how well they respond to a therapy program for borderline personality disorder. If you have a history of repeated self-harm, your experiences may help researchers understand who is most likely to improve—and why.
Oslo, OsloAges 12–70 - NCT07145307Recruiting
App for teens with anxiety: a feasibility trial
This trial tests if a smartphone app can help teenagers with anxiety when used alongside their regular therapy. It aims to see if the app is helpful and easy to use for teens getting exposure therapy.
StavangerAges 13–18 - NCT07302984Recruiting
Mind-body skills groups for teens with war trauma in Gaza
This trial tests if group sessions teaching mind-body skills can help teens in Gaza who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from war or political violence. It focuses on young people ages 11-17 who have not had prior therapy or medication for mental health issues.
Deir al-BalahAges 11–17 - NCT06272669Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy for teens with autism
This study tests whether repeated sessions of a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help teenagers with autism feel calmer or more focused. The treatment is non-invasive and involves wearing a cap with electrodes for about 20 minutes at a time.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 12–21 - NCT06757504RecruitingPhase 2
Testing TTYP01 tablets for autism in kids and teens
This study tests an investigational tablet (TTYP01) to see if it can help adolescents and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The goal is to find out if the drug improves symptoms and is safe for this age group.
BeijingAges 6–16 - NCT07246044Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens with bipolar depression targeting S1
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) to see if it can help teens with bipolar disorder who are currently in a depressive episode. It aims to find a new treatment option for adolescent bipolar depression.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 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 - NCT03388606Recruiting
Studying adolescent depression and how to treat it
This study looks closely at how depression shows up in teens and tests approaches to treatment. It may help teens and families better understand depression and get access to structured care as part of research.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 11–25 - NCT06552286Recruiting
Study of STRW-T program for autistic teens in 11th and 12th grade
This trial tests the STRW-T program to help autistic high school students improve daily living skills. It is designed for teens who are in their last two years of high school or deferring graduation.
Carrboro, North CarolinaAges 15–21
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental disorder in adolescence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 88 recruiting mental disorder in adolescence 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 mental disorder in adolescence 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 mental disorder in adolescence 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.
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