Clinical trials
Youth clinical trials
Below are recruiting youth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 247 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04994873Recruiting
Positivity skills program for youth in inpatient crisis
This trial tests a skills-based program meant to increase positive thinking and coping for people who are in the hospital because of suicide risk. It may help participants build more hopeful, supportive skills during and after a mental health crisis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–60 - NCT05613010Recruiting
Tech tools to help young transplant patients take meds correctly
This study tests technology (like text reminders and an electronic pill box) to help adolescents and young adults who received a kidney or liver transplant take their medicines every day. It may help protect the transplant by improving medication adherence.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 13–25 - NCT03586895Recruiting
Support program for youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests an e-Connect service system program meant to improve how probation teams respond to youth who may be at risk for suicide. It may help by strengthening assessment, referrals, and follow-up so support reaches young people earlier.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT02531893Recruiting
Therapy for youth with severe, frequent irritability
This study tests whether two structured therapies can reduce severe irritability and angry reactions in children and teens. It focuses on youth who have had long-lasting, frequent outbursts and trouble responding to negative emotions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT05654207Recruiting
Care coaching for Black teens and their parents after the ER
This study offers a supportive care program to help Black youth (ages 12–19) and their parent/guardian after an emergency room visit. It’s meant to improve how care is coordinated and supported, with help from both the teen and caregiver.
New York, New YorkAges 12–19 - NCT06353711Recruiting
Caring Connections youth suicide detection and support
This study looks at better ways to find and help youth who are thinking about suicide or hurting themselves, especially those who have had trouble getting mental health services. It uses a team approach to connect youth with care and support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT06232733Recruiting
Healthy lifestyles program for youth with mental distress
This study tests an online program called HELP that helps young people with emotional distress build healthy lifestyle habits. If you join, you might receive the program right away or after a wait, and you'll answer questionnaires about your health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT06289010Recruiting
Family therapy for childhood depression: brain study
This study tests whether a family-focused therapy can help children ages 7 to 12 with depression. It looks at how the brain changes during treatment using an MRI scan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 7–12 - NCT05304065RecruitingPhase 2
Safe program for suicidal thoughts or actions in youth
This Phase 2 study tests a safer way to support young people who recently had suicidal thoughts or acted on them. If you qualify, you may get the study treatment and support designed for teens and young adults after an urgent/emergency situation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT06701006Recruiting
Suicide safety support for teens and young adults
This study tests a program to help young people who have thoughts about suicide but no immediate plan. It uses support and safety planning to keep them safe at home.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 13–21 - NCT05927350Recruiting
Transgender and gender-diverse teens research participation
This study is looking for teens ages 15 to 21 who identify as transgender or gender-diverse (their gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth). Your participation may help researchers better understand and support transgender and gender-diverse youth.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 15–21 - NCT07548463Recruiting
Theater Program for Young People with Depression and Anxiety
This study tests whether a playback theater program—where actors improvise scenes based on your stories—can help reduce depression and anxiety in teenagers and young adults. Playback theater is a creative activity that might help you feel heard and connected.
Kowloon Tong, Hong KongAges 13–24 - NCT06753344Recruiting
Youth Resilience Through Mental E-health
This study tests an online program designed to help teens in grade 10 build resilience and cope with stress. It uses a smartphone app to deliver mental health support.
HanoiAges 15–16 - NCT06619782Recruiting
Helping clinics support teens at risk for suicide
This study tests a way to help clinics better support teens and young adults who might be at risk for suicide. If you are 12 to 24 and your doctor's screening shows you may need extra help, the clinic will use a special program to connect you with the right care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–80 - NCT06725160Recruiting
Happiness coaching for moms and their young children
This trial tests a program that helps mothers with depression learn positive parenting skills to boost their child's emotional well-being. If you are a mother with high depressive symptoms and have a child between 4 and 6 years old, this study may be an option.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 4–99 - NCT06963086Recruiting
Eating disorder prevention program for teens in Nova Scotia
This study tests a program to help prevent eating disorders in teen girls and young women in Nova Scotia. It offers both in-person groups at schools and virtual groups you can join from home.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 15–22 - NCT07464886RecruitingPhase 3
NAC and mindfulness therapy for depression in youth
This study tests whether a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) combined with a type of therapy called Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help improve depression in teenagers and young adults. It looks at how these treatments affect brain chemicals and may reduce symptoms.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 15–24 - NCT07495241Recruiting
How common is a carotid web in young people?
This study checks how often a small flap of tissue (called a carotid web) appears in the neck arteries of young people. It uses a simple ultrasound to look for this condition, which may help doctors understand stroke risk in younger adults.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 15–25 - NCT06770101Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens with HIV
This study tests a counseling program for teens with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and can be offered at local clinics.
LilongweAges 13–19 - NCT07475247Recruiting
Hospital help for teens hurt by violence
This trial offers support and resources in the hospital for teens (13-17) who were hurt in a violent incident, and also involves their parent or caregiver.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 13–17 - NCT07395752Recruiting
Youth suicide prevention program with brain imaging study
This study tests a new program to help young people who have hurt themselves or tried to end their life. It uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and why it might help.
Suwon, Gyeonggi-doAges 15–30 - NCT07413887Recruiting
Family program for obsessive thoughts and behaviors in youth
This trial tests a family-based program for children and teens with mild to moderate obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors. It aims to help reduce distress and improve daily functioning at home and school.
FrederiksbergAges 3–17 - NCT07358936Recruiting
Corrective exercise and KT tape in young basketball players
This study tests whether corrective exercises and KT tape can help young basketball players. It's designed for boys ages 9–16 who play basketball and haven't had recent injuries or surgeries.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 9–16 - NCT07339228Enrolling by invitation
Youth soccer and mental health study
This trial combines soccer with behavioral health support to help young people ages 14–21. It tests if joining team sports and group activities improves mental well-being.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 14–21
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for youth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 247 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.