Clinical trials
Young People clinical trials
Below are recruiting young people clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07307950Recruiting
Testing an app to improve rehab for kids with movement disabilities
This study tests a new app designed to help families and therapists coordinate care for children with movement disabilities. It aims to make rehabilitation easier and more connected across different care settings.
BrestAges 2–25 - NCT07102433Recruiting
Complex care for children with life-limiting conditions
This study aims to better understand the complex needs of children with life-limiting conditions and the support they receive. It involves interviews and workshops with children, parents, and professionals to improve care.
BirminghamAges 5 years+ - NCT06294184Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mild depression in young people
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help young people with mild depression symptoms. It is designed for those who have some depressive feelings but do not yet meet the full criteria for major depression.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 12–25 - NCT07376681Enrolling by invitation
Fertility in young breast cancer patients
This study looks at fertility, cancer outcomes, and children's health in women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger. It aims to help you understand how breast cancer and its treatment may affect your ability to have children and your long-term health.
Taizhou, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT05899257Recruiting
Immersive training for thinking skills in young adults
This study tests an immersive (hands-on) training program aimed at improving “metacognitive” thinking skills—how you notice and adjust your own thinking. You may be asked to complete training activities if you meet age and language requirements.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18–29 - NCT07733765RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Ritlecitinib for Moderate Hair Loss from Alopecia Areata
This study tests if the medicine ritlecitinib can help regrow hair in people with alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy hair loss. It's for young people and adults who have lost between 20% and 50% of their scalp hair for at least 6 months but no more than 10 years.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07768865Recruiting
Artery stiffness in young people with kidney disease
This study looks at how stiff the arteries are in children and young adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to healthy controls. The results may help doctors better understand heart risks and improve care for young people with kidney problems.
London, Greater LondonAges 10–25 - NCT07732660Recruiting
Building skills and reducing stigma for young people with HIV in Zambia
This trial helps young people aged 18 to 24 living with HIV in three districts of Zambia. It aims to reduce stigma and build job skills to improve their lives.
Lusaka, Lusaka ProvinceAges 18–24 - NCT07502365Recruiting
Guaranteed income for young adults living with HIV
This study tests whether providing a basic income (no-strings-attached cash payments) can help young people with HIV stay healthy and engaged in care. If you qualify, you would receive regular payments and the research team would track your health over time.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–35 - NCT05453513Recruiting
Study how depression and cannabis affect the brain in young adults with HIV
This study looks at brain activity to understand how depression and cannabis use may be linked in young adults living with HIV. It mainly involves questionnaires, mental health screening, and brain scans, which may help researchers better understand risk factors and brain “underpinnings.”
Miami, FloridaAges 18–59 - NCT07704814Recruiting
Kids' lymph node ultrasound in lower body
This study uses a bedside ultrasound to check lymph nodes in the lower belly and groin of children who come to the emergency room with injuries. It aims to learn what normal lymph nodes look like in healthy kids.
SunderlandAges 2–16 - NCT07231406Recruiting
Narrative therapy for young people with mental distress
This trial tests if narrative therapy (a talking therapy that helps you reshape your personal story) can reduce moderate mental distress in young people in Hong Kong. It is designed for those who are not currently in other structured therapy and do not have severe mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 12–24 - NCT06798636RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin and mental imagery for young people who self-harm
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with a mental imagery therapy can help reduce self-harm thoughts and behaviors in people ages 16–25. You would receive the drug in a safe clinic setting and complete several therapy sessions and questionnaires over a few weeks.
LondonAges 16–25 - NCT07129616Recruiting
Remote monitoring for childhood asthma
This study tests if remote monitoring tools can help manage asthma in children and young people. It aims to see if tracking symptoms and medication use from home improves care.
EdinburghAges 5–17 - NCT06699251Recruiting
Brief chat with your doctor about alcohol or cannabis for teens
This study tests whether a short, one-time conversation with a primary care provider can help teens who are at risk for alcohol or cannabis use. It's designed for young people ages 12–17 who get care at two specific health systems.
Commerce, CaliforniaAges 12–19 - NCT07728006Enrolling by invitation
Bronchiectasis quality of life questionnaire study for children and teens
This study aims to create a quality of life questionnaire specifically for children and teenagers with bronchiectasis. You can help by sharing your experiences through questionnaires, which will help doctors better understand how bronchiectasis affects daily life.
BirminghamAges 2 years+ - NCT07543614Recruiting
Frame Running for Kids and Teens With Movement Challenges
This study looks at whether Frame Running—a special bike activity—helps children and teens with cerebral palsy or other movement disabilities stay active and involved in their communities. Researchers want to see if regular Frame Running training improves participation and exercise for young people.
Odense, Region SyddanmarkAges 8–18 - NCT07553104Enrolling by invitation
How waiting for mental health care affects children and families
This study asks children ages 2–17 and their parents about their feelings and stress while waiting for and receiving help from child mental health services in Denmark. Researchers want to understand how the waiting time affects families.
AalborgAges 2–17 - NCT05816083Recruiting
Virtual reality tool for teens and young adults after trauma
This study tests a virtual reality program to help young people who have been through serious violence or sexual assault (“ITE”). It’s also open to certain healthcare workers who support these young people.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 15–30 - NCT06138522Recruiting
How Teens View Changes in PTSD Therapy
This study talks with traumatized teens and their therapists to understand how their therapy changes over time. It aims to improve care for young people with PTSD.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - NCT06179498Recruiting
Partner navigation for hepatitis C treatment in young people who inject drugs
This trial offers a partner navigation program to help young people who inject drugs and their main injecting partner work together to get treatment for hepatitis C (a liver infection).
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06185244Recruiting
Online trauma therapy for teens with PTSD
This study tests an online therapy for teenagers with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you deal with trauma, and you and your parent take part from home.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT06231485Recruiting
Social program for young people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
This trial tests two programs to help young people with mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities build social and sexuality knowledge. It may be a good fit if you or your child are between 16 and 27, live in New York State, and can participate in English.
New York, New YorkAges 16–27 - NCT06384196Recruiting
Virtual-reality therapy for anxiety and depression in young people
This study tests a new virtual-reality therapy for young people struggling with anxiety or depression. It aims to help you feel better by addressing both conditions together.
BadalonaAges 16–29
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for young people?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 recruiting young people 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 people 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 people 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.