ADOLESCENT

This study tests whether a daily pill called dapagliflozin can reduce protein leakage in the urine of teenagers with mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease. About 200 adolescents aged 14 to 18 will receive either the drug or a placebo for six months. The goal is to see if the dr…

This study compares two types of surgical nails used to fix broken forearms in children. The standard titanium nails often require a second surgery to remove them. Researchers are testing new bioabsorbable nails that dissolve in the body over time, which might let some children a…

This study looks at whether one session of intense aerobic exercise can lower pain sensitivity in teens with chronic pain. Researchers will compare pain responses in 66 youth with and without chronic pain before and after treadmill exercise. If effective, exercise could become a …

This study tests whether a mobile health app can improve quality of life for teens with painful or heavy periods. About 874 adolescents who have started their periods and speak Dutch, English, Turkish, or Moroccan-Arabic will use the app and report their symptoms. The goal is to …

This study looks at why teenagers with testicular torsion wait more than 6 hours before going to the hospital. Researchers will ask 150 teens who had surgery for this condition about what held them back, like embarrassment or not knowing it was an emergency. The goal is to find w…

This study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of nervous system health) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents aged 12-18 with major depression. Participants wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and complete questionnaires. The…

This study looks at whether teen basketball players (ages 10-18) get better results from shoulder exercises when they focus on a laser beam instead of just doing the moves. Thirty players will be split into two groups: one uses the laser focus, the other does standard exercises. …

This study looks at how certain thinking skills, called executive functions (like impulse control and planning), are linked to suicidal thoughts and actions in teenagers. Researchers will test 100 adolescents aged 11 to 16 who are hospitalized for suicidal behavior. The goal is t…