Clinical trials: Cancer in Adolescence
Healthy, Human Papilloma Virus Infection
The Parents in Appalachia Receive Education Needed for Teen Project
This clinical trial studies an educational intervention for parents and providers in increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in younger girls in Ohio Appalachia.
- Trial name
- PARENT (NCT01901770)
- Testing
- educational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 624 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Biomarker Panel for PCOS-Associated Liver Steatosis in Adolescent Girls (COMPASS-pedPCOS)
This single-center, prospective, observational, cross-sectional mechanistic pilot study will evaluate whether polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) contributes to hepatic steatosis in adolescent girls independently of adiposity.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Pediatric Obesity, Hyperandrogenism
- Trial name
- COMPASSpedPCOS (NCT07731373)
- Testing
- Extended Serum Biomarker and Hormonal Panel, Liver Elastography with Controlled Attenuation Parameter, Targeted Genotyping of PNPLA3 rs738409 and HSD17B13 rs72613567
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Cervical Cancers, Vulvar Cancer
A Study of V503 (A Multivalent Human Papillomavirus [HPV] L1 Virus-Like Particle [VLP] Vaccine) in Preadolescents and Adolescents (V503-002)
This study will evaluate the immunogenicity and tolerability of V503 (a multivalent human papillomavirus [HPV] L1 virus-like particle [VLP] vaccine) in preadolescent and adolescent participants between 9 and 15 years old and…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancers, Vulvar Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Genital Lesions
- Trial name
- NCT00943722
- Testing
- V503
- Volunteers
- 3,074 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Human Papilloma Virus Infection
Immunogenicity of 9-valent HPV Vaccine
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections in the world. The nonavalent HPV vaccine (9vHPV) provides protection against 9 high-risk HPV serotypes, responsible for causing approximately…
- Trial name
- NCT05439083
- Testing
- 9-valent HPV vaccine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Talia Sainz Costa
HPV Infections
Reactogenicity Study of Cervarix and Gardasil in UK Adolescent Girls
This is a phase IV study to evaluate the body's immune response of participants to the Cervarix and Gardasil vaccines against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types associated with increased risk of cervical cancer.
- Trial name
- HPV CSP01 (NCT00956553)
- Testing
- Cervarix, Gardasil
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Public Health England
Radiation Disease
Pelvic Radiation Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors
This study aims to characterise the impact of radiotherapy on physical symptoms and quality of life in childhood and young adult cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT05533541
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Human Papillomavirus Infection
A Study of V503 Given Concomitantly With Menactra™ and Adacel™ in 11 to 15 Year Olds (V503-005)
This study will evaluate the tolerability and immunogenicity of administration of the first dose of V503 at the same time as Menactra™ and Adacel™ versus administration of V503 one month prior to administration of Menactra™ and…
- Trial name
- NCT00988884
- Testing
- V503, Comparator: Menactra™ (Concomitant), Comparator: Adacel™ (Concomitant)
- Volunteers
- 1,241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Pilonidal Sinus, Postoperative Complications
Comparison of Karydakis and Limberg Flap Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus in Adolescent. a Prospective, Randomised Study
Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic inflammation and infection of the sacrococcygeal region. Produces clinic findings with abscess and discharge in the sacrococcygeal region or painful sinus tract in the natal cleft.
- Trial name
- NCT04217824
- Testing
- pilonidal sinus excision
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
HPV-related Cancers, HPV Vaccination
Trial in HPV Prevention for the U.S. Vietnamese Community
The purpose of the HERO study is to leverage the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework to conduct a pilot trial testing four different intervention components (expert video, self-persuasion, narrative storytelling…
- Trial name
- HERO (NCT07637630)
- Testing
- Expert Video, Self-persuasion, Narrative Storytelling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Adolescent Behavior
Adolescent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on a Low-carbohydrate Diet
The aim of the study was to investigate the changes in the clinical and biochemical parameters of adolescents on a low-carbohydrate diet in relation to their PCOS phenotype in the 3rd trimester.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Adolescent Behavior, Diet Habit
- Trial name
- PCOS (NCT06429618)
- Testing
- Low carbonhydrate diet
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Care, Training and Research Hospital
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome on Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Risk in PCOS Adolescents
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common disease caused by hormonal imbalance and is also associated with overweight and obesity. It affects 5-10% of adolescent girls and women capable of having children.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01840618
- Testing
- Nasal Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Meningococcal Meningitis, Human Papillomavirus Infection
A Study to Evaluate Safety and Immune Response of Novartis Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine In Adolescents
This study will evaluate the safety and immune response of the Novartis Meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine when administered with Tdap and HPV vaccinations to healthy adolescents
- Conditions
- Meningococcal Meningitis, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pertussis, Tetanus
- Trial name
- NCT00518180
- Testing
- Novartis Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, Tdap Vaccine
- Where
- Costa Rica
- Volunteers
- 1,620 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Telephone-Based Cancer Education With or Without Telephone-Based Counseling in Young Participants
RATIONALE: Telephone-based cancer education and counseling may help participants learn about ways of preventing cancer and choose a lifestyle that will help them stay healthy as they grow older.
- Trial name
- NCT00459238
- Testing
- counseling intervention, educational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effects of Metformin and Oral Hormonal Contraceptive in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy in reproductive age women. The pathophysiology of this syndrome remains unclear, but there are evidences that a decreased in insulin sensitivity may be related in…
- Trial name
- NCT00988078
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Blood Disease, Cancer
Medical Clowning: Needs Assessment and Implication for Hospitalized Children With Cancer/Blood Disease
Hospitalized children who undergo painful procedures are more susceptible than others to experiencing iatrogenic effects, such as anxiety, pain, and severe stress.
- Conditions
- Blood Disease, Cancer, Friendly Healthcare in Children, Medical Clown
- Trial name
- NCT03586180
- Testing
- Medical Clowning for children
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell
Precision Exercise in Children With Malignant Hemopathies
In the early years of life and during adolescence, physical activity is crucial for good development of motor skills. It is even more so for those children and young people who are forced to undergo anti-cancer therapies and…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell, Leukemia, T Cell, Lymphoma, Hodgkin
- Trial name
- SportTherapy (NCT04090268)
- Testing
- Sport Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
HPV, HIV
Long Term Immunogenicity of Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Gardasil®)in HIV-infected Adolescents and Young Adults
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an important risk factor for HPV infection and the development of HPV-associated lesions in female and male anogenital tract.
- Trial name
- NCT01512784
- Testing
- Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (6, 11, 16 and 18) vaccine (Gardasil ®)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
How Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Affects Schoolwork and Self-Esteem
The study will seek to determine whether there is a corresponding deficit in school performance for teenagers with NF1. Secondly, the study seeks to explore the issue of self-esteem in teenagers with NF1.
- Trial name
- NCT01626846
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Jay High School
Obesity, Malignant Neoplasm
A Study to See if an iPhone Weight Management App Can Help Promote Weight Loss in Adolescents and Young Adults After a Stem Cell Transplant
This early phase I trial studies how well a behavioral weight loss intervention consisting of a smartphone application and coaching works for the promotion of weight loss in adolescents and young adults after a stem cell…
- Trial name
- NCT04453072
- Testing
- Interview, Media Intervention, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Light Based Analysis of Developing Breast Tissue in Adolescent Girls: a Feasibility Study
The proposed pilot study attempts to investigate the feasibility of Optical Spectroscopy (OS) as a method to quantify breast tissue composition and density in adolescent females.
- Trial name
- NCT00188591
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto