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
- NCT06383338RecruitingPhase 1
Metabolism Changes in Young People with Lymphoma
This study looks at how your body's metabolism (processing of food and medicine) changes after you start treatment for lymphoma. It uses two safe, commonly used drugs (omeprazole and dextromethorphan) to measure these changes.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 6–25 - 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 - NCT06519682Recruiting
Immunotherapy for young people with a specific brain tumor
This trial is testing a new immunotherapy (nivolumab) for children, teens, and young adults with a specific type of aggressive brain tumor (glioblastoma that has a DNA repair problem). It aims to see if giving this treatment early, right after surgery, can help the immune system fight the tumor.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1–25 - NCT07174661Recruiting
Planning ahead for teens and young adults with advanced cancer
This study tests an educational tool to help young adults with advanced solid tumors or high-grade brain tumors think about and discuss their future healthcare wishes early. It may help you feel more prepared and in control of your care.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–39 - NCT06709495RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PEEL-224 with chemo for teens and young adults with sarcoma
This trial tests a new drug called PEEL-224 combined with two chemotherapy drugs (vincristine and temozolomide) for people ages 12 to 49 with sarcoma that has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–49 - NCT06914479RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy and valacyclovir for recurrent brain tumors in young people
This trial tests a new gene therapy that uses two special viruses and an oral antiviral drug (valacyclovir) to treat brain tumors that have come back in children and young adults. The therapy is given right after surgery to remove the tumor, with the goal of helping your immune system fight the cancer.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 3–39 - NCT06932432Recruiting
Psychological support study for young adults with chronic pain
This study tests a new approach to psychological support for young adults (ages 18-25) with chronic pain that started in childhood. It uses daily surveys on your smartphone to adjust support based on what you need day to day.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–25 - NCT06961591Recruiting
Cooking skills for long-term weight loss in young adults with ID
This program teaches cooking skills to help young adults with intellectual disabilities lose weight and keep it off for 2 years. You’ll learn to prepare healthier meals with support from a family member or caregiver.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–35 - NCT07049783Recruiting
How exercise timing affects blood pressure response
This study looks at how the time of day you exercise affects your blood pressure response. It is for young adults with slightly elevated blood pressure who are generally healthy, not on certain medications, and do not have sleep or chronic health issues.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–39 - NCT07177417RecruitingPhase 4
How the immune system responds to FluMist in the airways
This study tests how the immune system in your nose and airways responds to the FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine. It may help doctors understand why some people get better protection from the flu.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–40 - NCT07205926RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new Shigella vaccine in healthy adults
This trial tests a new Shigella vaccine in healthy adults to see if it is safe and creates a good immune response. It is a first-in-human study, meaning this is the first time the vaccine is given to people.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–49 - NCT07364175Recruiting
Weight loss drug study for young adults with high blood pressure
This trial tests if the weight loss medication tirzepatide can help young adults (18–40) with obesity and high blood pressure lower their blood pressure. It compares standard care to weight loss with tirzepatide.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18–40 - NCT03932903Recruiting
Phone coaching to help teens stay on leukemia medicine
This trial tests a mobile (phone) health program to help adolescents and young adults with leukemia take their oral chemotherapy medicine consistently. It may help if staying on daily pills is hard during the maintenance phase of treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14 years+ - NCT06897137Recruiting
Improving quality of life measurement in young cancer survivors
This study aims to better understand how cancer affects the quality of life of teens and young adults (ages 15–39). You will fill out questionnaires about your physical and emotional well-being.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 15 years+ - NCT03571321RecruitingPhase 1
Ruxolitinib plus chemotherapy for Ph-like B-ALL
This early-phase study tests whether adding ruxolitinib (a targeted medicine) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes in adolescents and young adults with newly diagnosed Ph-like B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It targets specific genetic features (“JAK-targetable signature”) thought to make the leukemia more responsive to JAK-blocking treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–39 - NCT07616934RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and immune response study of VAX-A1 vaccine in healthy young adults
This study tests a new vaccine called VAX-A1 in healthy people aged 18–40 to see if it's safe and if it helps the body build protection against Group A Streptococcus (a bacteria that can cause serious infections). You'll receive two vaccine doses and have blood tests and heart monitoring over 6 months.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–40 - NCT06913985Enrolling by invitation
Study on heart health in teens and young adults
This study looks at how fitness, sleep, and diet during childhood affect heart and metabolic health in teenagers and young adults. It uses data and samples already collected from participants in earlier studies.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 13–21 - NCT07305753Recruiting
Body composition study in healthy adults
This study looks at body composition (fat, muscle, and bone) in healthy adults aged 20-40 or over 70. It uses imaging and samples to learn more about body changes with age.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 20–90 - NCT07220096Recruiting
Registry for young adults with lung cancer
This study is for people diagnosed with lung cancer at a younger age (under 50). It aims to understand your needs and improve care through a dedicated program. You will be asked to complete surveys about your experience.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT07209683Recruiting
Near-infrared light therapy for brain function in adults
This study tests whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head can improve how well your brain works and how clearly you think. It is for healthy younger and older adults who want to help find new ways to support brain health.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 21–85 - NCT07686601Enrolling by invitation
Shockwave therapy for belly fat
This study tests whether a sound-wave device (shockwave therapy) applied to your belly can help shrink fat and improve body measurements. It is for adults who have stubborn belly fat and are otherwise healthy.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenofyiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03604627Recruiting
Checking coronary calcium to study late heart blood vessel changes
This study looks at coronary calcium (a signal seen on heart scans) to help measure early or late heart blood-vessel problems in people who had cancer treatment as children or young adults. The goal is to better understand who may be at higher risk years later, especially after radiation or certain chemotherapy.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT04811794Recruiting
Study of young cancer survivors followed at a Swiss hospital
This study looks at the experiences and health of people who finished childhood cancer treatment and are (or were) followed by Kantonsspital Aarau. It mainly involves sharing and reviewing medical information to understand survivorship after cancer.
AarauAges Any age - NCT07620951RecruitingPhase 1
How Your Body Processes an Experimental Cancer Drug
This is an early-stage study testing how a new cancer medication (zorifertinib) moves through and leaves a healthy male body. Researchers use a special radioactive marker to track the drug so they can understand how it works and how safe it is.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–45
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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.