Clinical trials
Young Adult Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting young adult cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 145 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07220343Recruiting
Using phones and watches to check on teens and young adults with cancer
This study uses your smartphone and a smartwatch to track your daily activity and mood, helping researchers learn how to better support teens and young adults with cancer. It may help improve mental health care for people your age dealing with cancer.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 10–25 - NCT07224204Recruiting
Virtual reality education for young cancer patients and caregivers
This trial tests a social virtual reality tool designed to help adolescents and young adults with cancer (and their caregivers) learn about their condition and treatment. It focuses on patients who are newly diagnosed and will receive chemotherapy through a central line.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 13–39 - NCT07246213Recruiting
Childhood cancer survivor research study
This study looks back at the medical records of children and young adults diagnosed with cancer in the last 15 years. It helps researchers understand more about cancer in young people.
YerevanAges birth–21 years - NCT07091617Recruiting
Better genetic testing for young adults with cancer
This study tests a new way to offer genetic testing to young adults (ages 18-39) who have or had cancer. The goal is to make it easier for you to learn if you have inherited gene changes that could affect your cancer and your family's health.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07139769Recruiting
Resilience program for parents of teens with cancer
This study tests a program to help parents and guardians of teens and young adults with cancer learn new ways to cope with stress and build resilience. The program is designed to support you while you care for your child.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06950983Recruiting
Navigating Financial Needs for Young Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a program that helps young people with cancer (ages 15–39) manage money and other everyday needs. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being during and after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 15 years+ - NCT05836688Recruiting
Biobehavioral program to help young testicular cancer survivors
This study tests a counseling-style (biobehavioral) program to help reduce upsetting outcomes in young adult testicular cancer survivors. It focuses on people who feel high distress after treatment and aims to improve well-being and coping.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–39 - NCT06275126Recruiting
Choosing the Best Surgery for Young Women with Breast Cancer
This study looks at how to make the best surgical choices for young women with breast cancer. It compares different surgery options to help guide treatment decisions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–44 - NCT06880861Recruiting
Memory and exercise after young adult cancer treatment
This study looks at how physical activity affects memory in people who had cancer as teenagers or young adults. You'll complete tasks on a computer and wear an activity tracker at home to help researchers learn more.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07240935Recruiting
A new needs assessment for teens and young adults with cancer
This study is testing a new questionnaire that helps find out what emotional and practical needs teens and young adults with cancer have. Your answers could help doctors better support people your age during treatment.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 15–25 - NCT04477681Recruiting
Expanded access to cancer medicines for young people who need options
This trial helps children, teens, and young adults get an innovative cancer medicine when their disease has returned or hasn’t responded—and standard options are not available. It checks whether a “compassionate use” or off-label medicine plan can be carried out safely for the people who need it.
Villejuif, Val de MarneAges Up to 25 years - NCT07489378Recruiting
Rare cancer registry for children and young adults
This trial is creating a registry for very rare solid tumors in people up to age 39. Joining helps doctors learn more about these cancers and may connect you with future research opportunities.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month–120 years - NCT06979843Recruiting
Support program for teens and young adults with new cancer diagnosis
This study tests a support model called Team Young, designed to help adolescents and young adults (ages 16-30) who have just been diagnosed with cancer. The goal is to provide emotional and practical support during this challenging time.
GothenburgAges 16 years+ - NCT05023785Recruiting
Lifestyle program for cancer survivors with early heart strain
This trial tests a structured lifestyle and exercise change program for young people who finished cancer treatment and have signs of early heart weakness. The goal is to improve heart health and lower the chance of heart failure later.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT06621810Recruiting
AI for melanoma detection in children and young adults
This study uses artificial intelligence to help detect melanoma (a type of skin cancer) and predict risk in children, teens, and young adults. Researchers want to see if AI can spot melanoma early and assess risk better.
TübingenAges Any age - NCT05691608Recruiting
Testing tumor genetics to guide treatment for young cancer patients
This study helps doctors look at genetic changes in a child’s or young adult’s tumor (and related health information) to choose the best possible treatment plan, including experimental options. If you qualify, they will collect tumor and health data to help guide therapy and follow outcomes over time.
Paris, VillejuifAges 6–25 - NCT05584449Recruiting
After-cancer group program for young adult survivorship goals
This trial offers a structured group curriculum to help young adults after cancer treatment manage survivorship concerns and improve outcomes. You may be eligible if you finished curative cancer treatment recently and can fully join all six group meetings.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–39 - NCT07089927Recruiting
Virtual art therapy for young cancer survivors with depression
This trial tests if virtual art therapy sessions can help adolescents and young adults who have had cancer feel better emotionally and socially. You may be eligible if you have mild or greater depression and had cancer in the past year or finished treatment within the last five years.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 10–25 - NCT06941324Recruiting
Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer feel better
This study tests a short-term therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer reduce emotional distress. It's designed for people who are currently in treatment or have finished treatment within the last 5 years.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–39 - NCT04551378Recruiting
Study of how COVID affected young people with cancer
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the experiences of teenagers and young adults with cancer, including people who finished treatment. It may help improve support for cancer patients and survivors during public health crises.
Houston, TexasAges 18–39 - NCT05004116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib plus chemotherapy for relapsed solid tumors in youth
This early-phase study tests repotrectinib (a targeted anti-cancer pill) combined with chemotherapy in children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or did not respond to standard treatment. The goal is to see how safe the treatment is and whether it can shrink tumors.
New York, New YorkAges 1–25 - NCT06002828Recruiting
Social and genetic factors in young adult cancer survivors
This study looks at how social and genetic factors affect the health and quality of life of young adults who have survived Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It may help doctors better support survivors after treatment.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07692763Recruiting
Evaluating the YATAC program for young adults with cancer
This trial is testing a program called YATAC for young adults aged 18-39 who have been treated for cancer. It looks at how well the program works for people who have finished or are still in treatment and have been referred to cancer rehab services.
AarhusAges 18–39 - NCT06038318Recruiting
Building resilience for teens and young adults after cancer treatment
This study tests a program called PRISM to help adolescents and young adults feel stronger and cope better after finishing cancer treatment. The program includes talking sessions and surveys to see if it supports resilience.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for young adult cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 145 recruiting young adult cancer 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 young adult cancer 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 young adult cancer 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.