Clinical trials
Young Adults clinical trials
Below are recruiting young adults clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 345 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06128070RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing GVHD after stem cell transplant for leukemia
This trial tests adding ruxolitinib to standard drugs (tacrolimus and methotrexate) to prevent graft-versus-host disease in children and young adults undergoing a stem cell transplant for acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to lower the risk of GVHD and improve transplant outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 2–22 - NCT05720546Recruiting
Survey about young adult infusion experience
This study asks young adults (ages 18–39) receiving cancer care in an infusion clinic to share their experience through a satisfaction survey. It’s meant to understand what helps patients during infusion visits so care can be improved.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - NCT06096324Recruiting
Education and job support for HIV prevention in young adults
This study is testing a program that combines education and job support to help young adults in Baltimore stay healthy and prevent HIV. It aims to see if this combined approach works better than education alone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–24 - NCT05869552Recruiting
Screening and support to reduce suicide risk in young adults
This trial tests a support program in primary care for sexual and gender diverse young adults who screen positive for suicide risk. The goal is to help prevent suicidal thoughts and actions by offering structured support—especially through trusted people in your life.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–24 - 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 - NCT06036199Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for movement problems in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help reduce uncontrolled movements in children and young adults with cerebral palsy caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. It may offer an option for those whose current medications aren't working well enough.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–22 - NCT05999994RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drugs for children and young adults with cancer
This trial tests several experimental drugs for children and young adults with cancer. It aims to find safe and effective treatments by matching participants to one of several drug studies based on their cancer type and health.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–39 - NCT05975333Recruiting
Writing support for grieving parents of young cancer patients
This study offers a writing-focused intervention for parents who are grieving the loss of their child or young person who had a type of cancer (ChronCan). It aims to see whether guided writing can help with coping and emotional well-being during bereavement.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 15–25 - NCT05958316Recruiting
Tool to help teens and young adults manage cancer symptoms
This study tests a practical check-in tool that helps adolescents and young adults track and manage symptoms from cancer or cancer treatment. It may help you better handle symptoms day to day during ongoing treatment.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 15–29 - NCT05942638Enrolling by invitation
Tracking how concussion affects college driving over time
This study follows young adults who drive to see how a concussion may affect driving abilities over time. You may be asked to complete driving- and health-related assessments, and the results could help improve safety and guidance after concussion.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05913544Recruiting
Integrative therapy for young adults with borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a short integrative therapy program along with repeated thinking (neurocognitive) and mental health assessments for young adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It may help improve symptoms and cognitive functioning by combining structured therapy and targeted evaluations.
NîmesAges 16–25 - NCT05902195Recruiting
Improve work ability for young adults after stroke
This study aims to help young adults who have had a stroke improve their ability to work. It may help people get back to work and manage daily function after stroke.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05858424Recruiting
Day hospital program to improve young cancer survivors’ well-being
This study tests a structured “end-of-treatment” day hospital program to improve quality of life for adolescents and young adults after cancer treatment. You may be offered follow-up and supportive care soon after finishing treatment to help you feel better physically and emotionally.
LyonAges 15–25 - NCT05865301Recruiting
Outcomes after approved immunotherapy for young blood cancer patients
This study looks at the real-world results of treating certain B-cell blood cancers in children and young adults with commercially available immunotherapy. It may help doctors better understand how these treatments work for patients after relapse or when they need additional therapy.
Tucson, ArizonaAges Up to 26 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 - NCT05829070Recruiting
Helps young adult cancer survivors understand health insurance
This study tests a program to improve health insurance know-how for young people who have finished cancer treatment. It may help you navigate coverage, costs, and benefits more confidently after cancer.
Murray, UtahAges 26–45 - NCT05842902Recruiting
Mobile app program to build resilience for young cancer patients
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) resilience program for teens and young adults who were recently diagnosed with cancer. It aims to help you cope with cancer using interactive activities, interviews, and short surveys.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 12–25 - NCT05836103Recruiting
Texting on your phone to help you quit smoking
This trial tests whether smartphone texting messages can help young adults stop smoking. If you’re planning to quit soon, the messages may support you during the quitting process.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–30 - NCT05802004Recruiting
Sound stimulation to improve sleep and emotions in young adults
This study tests whether gentle sound stimulation during sleep can improve sleep and how you think and feel in daily life when you have anxiety or depression symptoms. You’ll also do sleep testing in a lab and complete questionnaires to measure changes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT05443737RecruitingPhase 3
Telehealth care to protect fertility in young people with cancer
This trial tests a telehealth (video/phone) program that helps adolescents and young adults with cancer plan for future fertility. It may help you get support and options for preserving your ability to have children before cancer treatment affects it.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges birth–50 years - NCT05734066RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lurbinectedin drug study for young people with Ewing sarcoma
This trial tests lurbinectedin, a cancer medicine, by itself (no other drugs) in children and young adults whose Ewing sarcoma has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to see how safe the drug is and whether it can help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–30 - NCT05740839Recruiting
High-intensity exercise program for young brain tumor survivors
This pilot study tests whether a high-intensity interval exercise routine is safe and doable for young adult survivors of pediatric brain tumors. It may help you improve fitness and quality of life while researchers closely monitor safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT04925609RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brigatinib for young people with ALK-positive cancer
This trial tests brigatinib, a targeted pill medicine, in children and young adults with ALK-positive cancers (including ALCL and IMT, plus some other solid tumors). It’s designed to see how well it works and what side effects it causes in people whose tumors have a specific ALK change.
ParisAges 1–25 - NCT05684094Recruiting
Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–24
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for young adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 345 recruiting young adults 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 adults 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 adults 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.