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
- 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 - NCT05456035Recruiting
Talk-therapy plus social skills training for depressed teens
This study tests whether adding social-cognitive training (skills for understanding social situations and thoughts) to regular talk therapy helps teens with depression. It may help improve mood and daily functioning compared with talk therapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 13–17 - NCT05639426Enrolling by invitation
Preventing youth violence through fair, supportive school communities
This study works with participating schools to help prevent youth violence by improving community support and fairness. You may be able to join if you attend a participating school and can understand and agree to take part.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 10–99 - NCT06526052Recruiting
Mindfulness program for teens with negative feelings
This study tests a mindfulness program designed to help teenagers manage negative emotions like sadness, worry, or anger. It is for teens who do not already have a diagnosed anxiety or depression disorder, and it takes place online for families in three states.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT07214233Recruiting
Youth empowerment and safety study for LGBTQ+ teens
This trial tests a program to help sexual and gender minority youth (ages 12-17) who have been involved with systems like juvenile justice or mental health services and have had thoughts of self-harm. It includes a caregiver to support the teen.
Cleveland, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT07207850Recruiting
Parents helping teens quit vaping
This study tests a program where parents work together to help their teenager stop vaping. It is designed for teens who vape and a parent or guardian who wants to support them.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 15–18 - NCT06551454Recruiting
Smart textiles for injury prevention in youth football
This trial tests a smart textile system that gives feedback to help prevent injuries in youth football players. If you are a player aged 14-18 who speaks Latvian, you may be able to join.
RigaAges 14–18 - NCT06419452Enrolling by invitation
Resistance training for tennis serve speed and accuracy
This study tests different types of strength training to see which one improves how quickly and accurately young tennis players can serve. You'll train for several weeks and your serve will be measured before and after.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 16–20 - NCT06886165Recruiting
New therapy for teens with multiple life problems
This trial tests a new therapy called AMBIT (Adaptive Mentalization-based Integrative Treatment) to help teens facing multiple challenges. It compares the new therapy to the usual care to see if it works and is practical.
Roskilde, Region SjællandAges 12–17 - NCT06582901Recruiting
Support for youth at clinical high risk for psychosis in Tunisia
This study tests a support program for young people in Tunisia who show early signs of possible psychosis. It aims to help them before more serious symptoms develop.
TunisAges 14–28 - NCT06490315Enrolling by invitation
Studying OkeyMind for social anxiety in young people
This trial tests if a smartphone program called OkeyMind helps reduce social anxiety in young people aged 15-24. It also looks at whether the program is worth the cost.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 15–24 - NCT05988931Recruiting
Text message program for teens who drink alcohol
This study tests a text message program to help teenagers reduce or stop their alcohol use. If you or your teen has had alcohol in the past year and has a phone that can receive texts, this may be a good fit.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 12–19 - NCT07321171Recruiting
Stepped care for children and teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a stepped-care program for young people who are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if this type of care helps reduce those feelings and behaviors.
Petah TikvaAges 6–18 - NCT06940362Recruiting
Youth narratives on firearm violence study
This study tests a program called "Run It Up" that helps young people in certain communities talk about and prevent gun violence in a positive way.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 11 years+ - NCT06882798Recruiting
New support program for Latinx teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a new support program for Latinx teens who have had serious thoughts about suicide or a suicide crisis in the past year. It involves working with both you and your family to find ways to help you feel safer and more supported.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 12–18 - NCT06151158Recruiting
Preventing suicide in high-risk youth after a crisis visit
This study tests a program to help teens and young adults who have had thoughts of suicide or made an attempt. The program provides extra support after they leave the hospital or treatment program to help keep them safe.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 12–24 - NCT06878092Recruiting
A support program for young refugees with emotional distress
This trial tests a program called Problem Management Plus with Emotional Processing (PM+EP) for youth who were forced to leave their home country. It aims to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. If you are a young refugee between 16 and 25 years old and feel very anxious or down, this might help you learn ways to cope.
StockholmAges 16–25 - NCT06864468Recruiting
Preventing obesity in American Indian kids in rural schools
This trial studies a program to help prevent obesity in American Indian children. It includes a 3-day summer camp and focuses on healthy habits for 3rd and 4th graders in rural tribal schools.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 8–10 - NCT06835985Enrolling by invitation
Social media help for teens bullied online
This study tests a social media program to help teens who have been bullied online and feel depressed. It aims to see if the program can reduce their sadness and help them cope better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06821035Recruiting
The THRIVE Study: Building Healthy Skills for Teens
This study tests a program to help teens ages 11 to 14 who have had tough experiences learn healthy ways to cope. It involves both the teen and a parent or caregiver, and uses a smartphone app to make it easy to take part.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 11–14 - NCT06662305RecruitingPhase 2
KickNic! App to Help Teens Quit Vaping
This study tests a new smartphone app called KickNic! to help teens quit vaping. If you're a regular vaper aged 12-19 and want to stop, the app might give you the support you need.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–19 - NCT04797455Recruiting
Parent program for teens in inpatient mental health care
This study tests an intervention (a structured parent-focused program) for parents of teens who are currently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It may help families learn ways to support their teen during and after hospitalization.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–85 - NCT06546943Recruiting
Glucose monitoring in youth with cystic fibrosis
This study uses a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor on the arm) to track blood sugar levels in young people with cystic fibrosis during a lung infection flare-up (called a pulmonary exacerbation). It aims to see if glucose changes can help guide treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 6–25 - NCT05994612Recruiting
Suicide prevention for homeless youth using substances
This trial tests a program to help reduce suicide risk in young people who are homeless and use alcohol or drugs. It may provide support and strategies to keep them safe.
Columbus, OhioAges 15–24
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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.