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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 15 to 25

My Symptoms Young: a web-based program for teens and young adults with persistent physical symptoms

Official title: My Symptoms Young - a New Internet-based Programme for Young People With Persistent Physical Symptoms in Primary Care: Exploration of Effect and Health Literacy Characteristics Among Users

Run by Aarhus University Hospital · NCT07912515 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A web-based self-help program is being tested to see if it helps 15- to 25-year-olds with persistent physical symptoms in primary care, and whether health literacy affects how well they use it.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages15 Years to 25 Years
SexAll
Enrollment62 (estimated)
SponsorAarhus University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aarhus)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 28, 2025
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedNovember 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT07912515 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are youths aged 15–25 with PPS for at least 3 months, moderate symptom impact, and Danish language proficiency who have access to the internet.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe psychiatric crises, active substance misuse, or very limited digital skills may not benefit and may require alternative care.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study tests an internet-based self-help intervention called My Symptoms Young for young people aged 15–25 with persistent physical symptoms in primary care. It aims to improve overall functioning and quality of life, addressing symptoms not explained by disease. The trial will also explore how health literacy and eHealth literacy influence engagement with the program and its impact. Participants will be recruited in Denmark and will complete assessments to gauge changes in functioning and symptom burden. The study builds on a patient-centered development process and partners with Aarhus University Hospital and collaborating institutions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could offer a scalable, accessible way to improve functioning and well-being for young people with bodily distress.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of internet-based interventions for bodily distress have shown mixed but encouraging signals; this project adds emphasis on health literacy as a modifier of effect.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: 15-25 years
* Persistent or recurrent physical symptoms (PPS) ≥ 3 months
* Average symptom intensity and interference of ≥ 3 on the NRS scale (0-10)
* PPS affecting daily activities (e.g. school attendance, social activities, hobbies)
* Symptoms are not explained by existing physical disease
* Reads, speaks, and understands Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe psychiatric or social problems (e.g. acutely suicidal, psychotic)
* Problematic use of alcohol or drugs
* Insufficient digital skills

Where it's running

  • Aarhus University Hospital
    Aarhus, Denmark     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.