ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tests a 9-month mentoring program for 8th and 9th graders who have experienced child abuse or neglect and are involved with child welfare. The program pairs teens with graduate student mentors who help them set goals in relationships, education, activities, career, and…

This trial tests a school-based program called PreVenture, which uses brief workshops tailored to teens' personality traits to prevent substance use disorders. Over 12,500 students across Canada are taking part. The goal is to see if this approach can delay or reduce drug and alc…

This study tests a mobile app called Next4You designed for teens aged 16-19 in California's foster care system. The app offers short lessons on communication, relationships, sexual health, and wellness over four weeks. Researchers want to see if it helps teens avoid unintended pr…

This study is testing a 5-day classroom program for teens aged 14-19 in rural Tennessee. The goal is to reduce pregnancies, STIs, and risky behaviors like sexting by teaching both abstinence and contraception. About 1,200 high-risk youth will take part, and researchers will track…

This study tests a 12-session program called Forging Hopeful Futures, designed to reduce violence among teens ages 13-19. The program uses group discussions and activities to help youth understand how racism, gender inequality, and economic injustice can lead to violence, and tea…

This study is testing a program called Close to Home that brings communities together to prevent sexual violence. Researchers will compare 9 communities using the program with 9 that are not, tracking about 1,000 people aged 14-24. The goal is to see if strengthening community co…

This research study aims to see if a community-wide approach called Healthy Communities for Youth can reduce youth violence. It includes a hospital-based program for injured youth and activities to build positive opportunities for all young people. About 3,390 youth aged 12-17 an…

This study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children and teens with cancer (and their caregivers) before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand their symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine visits. The goal is to s…

This study tests two programs—Her Spaces for girls and Act With Her for boys and girls—designed to improve education, health, safety, and life skills for 4,500 young adolescents aged 10-13 in Ethiopia. The programs include weekly group sessions over 10 months. Researchers will me…

This study looks at whether adding physical activity to the school day can reduce mental fatigue and improve thinking, emotions, and social skills in high school students. About 434 teenagers in 3rd and 4th year of secondary school will try different active teaching methods, like…

This study looks at whether a group therapy program called Unstuck & On Target can improve flexibility and learning in 64 teens with autism aged 14-18. Researchers will use brain scans (MRI) to see if the therapy changes how the brain processes new information. The goal is to und…