Clinical trials
Youth clinical trials
Below are recruiting youth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 249 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06460220Enrolling by invitation
Online support for parents of suicidal teens
This study tests an online course for parents of teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts, to help them better support their child. It is for families already getting care at a specific clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT06441786Recruiting
Group therapy for depression and anxiety in autistic teens
This trial tests a group therapy that helps teenagers with autism who also have anxiety or depression learn skills to manage their thoughts and feelings. It takes place at a clinic in Stockholm.
Haninge, Stockholm CountyAges 15–18 - NCT06362733Recruiting
Therapy for Autistic Youth Who Need Sameness
This study tests a type of therapy for autistic children who have a hard time with changes or need things to stay the same. It focuses on helping with that 'insistence on sameness' behavior.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 4–17 - NCT04173416Recruiting
Support program for young adults in opioid recovery
This study tests a structured recovery support program for adults age 18–28 who have opioid use disorder. It may help by adding extra involvement and support while you receive common long-acting opioid treatment from a medical clinic.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–28 - NCT06176300Enrolling by invitation
Youth violence prevention study in your community
This study tests ways to prevent violence among youth in your community. If you are a teen or a parent living in Community A or B, you can help shape and take part in programs that make your neighborhood safer.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 12 years+ - NCT05968560Recruiting
Online therapy to help youth at risk for psychosis
This trial tests a telehealth (video/phone) version of cognitive behavioral therapy to help young people who are at risk for developing psychosis. It may help by teaching skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping, with support from a key family or close person.
New York, New YorkAges 14–25 - NCT05818384Recruiting
Health program for Choctaw youth to improve daily habits
This is a community health program for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma youth that tries to improve habits related to food, movement, and screen time. It may help you build healthier routines for everyday life.
Durant, OklahomaAges 12–19 - NCT07812233RecruitingPhase 2
Heart rate training for anxiety in autistic teens
This study tests a wearable sensor that helps teenagers with autism learn to calm their anxiety by focusing on their breathing and heart rate. Participation lasts 8 weeks and may help reduce anxiety symptoms.
Lexington, MassachusettsAges 12–17 - NCT07640802Recruiting
Comparing talk therapies for irritability in children
This study compares two types of talk therapy for children who have frequent, intense irritability or temper outbursts. The goal is to see if a specific new therapy works better than a supportive, educational approach that does not include the active treatment techniques.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT07438041Recruiting
Helping young people start prep for hiv prevention
This study helps young people who are at risk for HIV get on PrEP—a daily pill or shot that prevents HIV. It tests different ways to help you start and stay on PrEP, with care available at clinics or in your community.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT06430203Enrolling by invitation
Peer mentoring for Indigenous youth with diabetes
This program helps Indigenous youth and young adults with diabetes connect with peer mentors for support and guidance. It is designed to make managing diabetes feel less lonely and more manageable.
Montreal, QuebecAges 10–29 - NCT02889016Recruiting
Markers study for children with PANS and healthy controls
This study looks at physical, immune, and brain-related “markers” in children with PANS and compares them with healthy children. It may help doctors understand what is happening in PANS and how to recognize it more clearly early on.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 4–18 - NCT05848570Recruiting
Digital program for reducing HIV risk in SGM youth
This trial tests a digital health program (available with limited in-person contact) to help SGM young people reduce their risk of HIV. You may be a good fit if you’re in the right age range and have had certain types of sex in the last 6 months.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 13–34 - NCT07859033Recruiting
Physical activity program for rural middle school students
This study tests a program to help 6th and 7th graders at two rural middle schools become more physically active. Researchers want to see how well the program works in a real school setting.
Bloomfield, IndianaAges 11–13 - NCT07870460Recruiting
Predicting training participation in youth football players
This study uses wearable sensors and machine learning to understand why some elite youth football players reduce their training participation. It aims to help coaches and medical staff better support players.
OlomoucAges 15–19 - 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 - NCT06092411Recruiting
CBT and light therapy for depressed youth who are night owls
This trial tests if combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with bright light therapy (BLT) helps Chinese teenagers and young adults who have depression and a natural tendency to stay up late. The goal is to improve mood and sleep patterns.
Hong KongAges 12–20 - NCT06322251Recruiting
Recognizing violence in patient visits
This study asks healthcare workers like midwives, doctors, and nurses how they spot signs of interpersonal violence. It aims to improve training and support.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07842952Recruiting
Understanding memory and thinking to improve mental health care for kids and teens
This study tests a new way of providing mental health care that considers how a child or teen thinks and remembers. It aims to see if using this approach helps young people get better care and feel better.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 7–17 - NCT07828106Recruiting
Remote diabetes monitoring for type 1 diabetes in children and youth
This study tests a remote diabetes monitoring system that uses WhatsApp to help improve blood sugar control and quality of life in children and young people with type 1 diabetes. It is for those already using a Dexcom CGM and a closed-loop insulin pump.
Ramat GanAges 1–25 - NCT07813728Recruiting
Online therapy for young people with PTSD and chronic pain
This study tests an internet-based therapy that helps young people manage both post-traumatic stress and chronic pain. It aims to help you regain function in daily life by participating in weekly sessions online.
LundAges 15–24 - NCT07805395RecruitingPhase 2
Mental health support for foster and adoptive parents
This study tests a program that pairs foster, kinship, or adoptive parents with a family navigator who helps them find mental health services for their child. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for families.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–99 - NCT05471232Recruiting
Genomic testing for youth mental health crises with IDD
This study looks at genetic (DNA) information to understand mental health crises in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It may help doctors learn why these crises happen and improve how future families are supported.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 7–17 - NCT07781605Recruiting
Temperature and exercise in children and young adults
This study looks at how the body's temperature changes during exercise in different room temperatures. It may help us understand how to keep kids and young adults safe and comfortable when they exercise in the heat.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 9–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for youth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 249 recruiting youth 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 youth 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 youth 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.