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
- NCT06710483Recruiting
Dental care help for youth with disabilities
This study aims to make dental visits easier for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It tests a program to support both patients and their dental providers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT06217809Recruiting
EmpowHer prevention program for youth ages 10-15
This trial tests a program called EmpowHer that teaches youth about preventing pregnancy and staying healthy. It is for young people ages 10 to 15 who live in or near Detroit. The program is meant to help them make good choices.
Detroit, MichiganAges 10–15 - NCT06661460Recruiting
Online therapy for youths with anxiety disorders
This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy program for children and teens (8 to 17 years old) who have specific anxiety disorders. It aims to help reduce anxiety symptoms by providing therapy through a smartphone, tablet, or computer, with support from a caregiver.
Kalmar, Region Kalmar LänAges 8–17 - 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 - NCT06651554Recruiting
Suicide prevention app study for teens in Bogota
This trial tests a digital platform designed to help prevent suicide among teenagers. It aims to make mental health support more accessible for students in Bogota schools.
Bogotá, ColombiaAges 14–19 - NCT06649552Recruiting
French validation of a psychosis risk questionnaire for teens
This study is testing a new French version of a questionnaire (SPI-CY) that helps doctors better understand early signs of psychosis in teenagers. If you are 12 to 17 and already being checked for these signs, you may be able to help improve the tool.
LilleAges 12–17 - 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 - NCT05788783Recruiting
6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17 - 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 - NCT06583525Enrolling by invitation
Testing the TAC Program for teens with complex health needs
This study tests a program called TAC that helps teens with complex health needs move from SickKids to adult health care. It's for 16- to 18-year-olds who have multiple long-term conditions or a rare disease and might need extra support during this big change.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–18 - 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 - NCT06575842Recruiting
Accuracy of glucose monitors during surgery in youth with type 1 diabetes
This trial tests how well continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) work during surgery and hospital stays in young people with type 1 diabetes. It aims to make sure these devices give accurate readings when they are most needed.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 2–26 - 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 - NCT06535516Recruiting
Supporting youth and families after tough experiences
This study tests a program to help youth ages 10-15 who have faced child maltreatment, like abuse or neglect. It aims to build resilience in both the youth and their family.
Rochester, New YorkAges 10–15 - NCT05991154Recruiting
JoyPop app study for Indigenous young adults on a wait-list
This study tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help improve mental health and well-being. It is for Indigenous young adults who are waiting for counseling services at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06526260Recruiting
Very Brief Exposure for Social Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a very short, new type of exposure therapy for social anxiety in teens and young adults. Participants will also have a brain scan (MRI) to see how the therapy affects the brain.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 16–22 - NCT06525259Recruiting
Study on risk factors for type 2 diabetes in youth
This study looks for children and teens who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes to understand what factors lead to it. If your child is overweight, has slightly high blood sugar, and is in early to mid-puberty, they may be able to join.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 8–15 - NCT06513494Recruiting
Health education to boost HPV vaccine in youth
This trial tests whether active health education in schools can increase HPV vaccine coverage among students. It may help protect young people from HPV-related cancers.
Crato, CearáAges 9–14 - 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 - 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 - NCT06239545Recruiting
JoyPop app for mental health support in young adults
This trial tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help young adults manage their mental health while they wait for services. It aims to see if using the app can improve well-being and reduce distress.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06239519Recruiting
JoyPop mobile app for youth mental health
This trial is testing a mobile app called JoyPop to help youth with their mental health while they wait for counselling. Participants use the app for a few weeks and share feedback.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT06474260Recruiting
A wellness program for resilient young tribal adults
This trial tests a program called 'One All' designed to support the well-being of young tribal adults. If you are a tribal adult and can speak one of the study languages, you may be able to join.
Chamrajnagar, KarnatakaAges 12–25
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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.