ADOLESCENT

This study tested a smartphone app called TECH designed to help court-involved teens reduce or quit marijuana. Sixty teens aged 14-18 who had used cannabis in the past year and had a smartphone participated. The app provided a private online community where teens could support ea…

This study tested a program called Smile Smarts-PK, where teachers taught students aged 10-15 about oral hygiene in schools across Punjab, Pakistan. Over 4,000 students took part, and researchers measured changes in dental plaque and overall oral cleanliness after 12 months. The …

This study tested whether a wearable device called ActiGraph can accurately record walking patterns and physical activity in healthy children ages 3 to 17. Kids wore the device like a watch and belt while doing simple tasks in a lab and then went home to wear it for two weeks. Th…

This study tested an online training program for community health workers (CHWs) to help them talk to parents about their children's dental health. 455 CHWs took part, and researchers measured their knowledge, attitudes, and confidence before and after the training. The goal was …

This study looked at 11 teens with type 1 diabetes to see how high-fat, high-protein meals affect their blood sugar. Researchers tested different ways of counting nutrients to adjust insulin doses. The goal was to find better methods for managing blood sugar after eating.

This study looked at how using screens like phones and computers affects the health of 532 Egyptian teenagers aged 13 to 18. Researchers measured sleep quality, body awareness, posture, and overall well-being. The goal was to understand the impact of screen culture on young peopl…

This study looked at how different warm-up routines affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 healthy teenage male football goalkeepers. Each participant tried four warm-up types: aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, and movement preparation. The g…

This study tested whether a mobile web app could teach middle school students how to safely intervene when they see bullying. Over 600 students from four states used the app and reported their experiences. Researchers measured changes in students' knowledge, confidence, and how o…

This study asked 97 adolescents with cerebral palsy, their caregivers, and their physiotherapists to rate the teens' quality of life using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see how closely their answers matched. The results help us understand whether relying on reports fr…

This study tested a community bike safety program for 195 kids ages 9 to 12. Some kids took a 12-hour safety class, some took the class plus a parent training session, and others got no training. The researchers used GPS and video cameras on the kids' bikes to see if the training…

This study looked at whether a 4-week nutrition education program for parents could improve the body composition and athletic performance of 30 young basketball players aged 8-13. Researchers measured changes in lean body mass, body fat, and performance tests like jumping and spr…

This study looked at whether guided imagery training—mentally practicing shots—can improve shooting accuracy and psychological skills in 32 male football players aged 12 to 14. Half the players did regular training plus guided imagery sessions for 12 weeks, while the other half o…

This study looked at how foot posture and toe muscle strength relate to balance in 30 adolescents aged 12 to 18. Researchers measured foot shape, toe strength, and balance using special plates. The goal was to understand these connections better, especially in teens with flat fee…