ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tests a program called Forging Hopeful Futures that teaches teens aged 13-19 about racial, gender, and economic fairness to prevent violence. About 720 youth from participating neighborhoods or schools will take part. Researchers will check if the program reduces physi…

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 trained graduate student mentors who help them set goals in relationships, education, activities, car…

This study tests a school program called PreVenture that helps teens understand their personality traits to avoid drug and alcohol problems. Over 12,000 year 10 students across Canada will take part. The program aims to delay or prevent substance use by giving personalized suppor…

This study looks at whether a community-led program called Close to Home can prevent sexual violence among young people aged 14 to 24. Researchers will compare 9 communities using the program with 9 similar communities that are not. The goal is to see if strengthening community c…

This study tests a mobile app called Next4You designed for teens aged 16-19 in California's foster care system. The app includes short lessons to help youth make informed choices about sex, with the goal of reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Rese…

This study tests a program designed to reduce teen pregnancies, births, and sexually transmitted infections. It will involve 1,200 teens aged 14-19 in rural Tennessee who are at higher risk. The program teaches both abstinence and contraception, along with life skills and trauma-…

This study looks at how a cognitive-behavioral program designed to improve flexibility changes learning and brain activity in teens with autism. Researchers will use brain scans and behavior tests to see if the program helps teens learn better. The study involves 64 teens aged 14…

This study looks at whether adding physical activity to school lessons can reduce mental fatigue and improve thinking, emotions, and teamwork in secondary school students. About 434 students in 3rd or 4th year of secondary school will try different active teaching methods like mo…

This study tests a digital tool that lets children and teens with cancer, along with their caregivers, report symptoms to their doctors during clinic visits. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for both families and doctors. The study includes 83 participant…

This study looks at whether a community-wide approach called Healthy Communities for Youth can reduce violence among young people. It includes a hospital-based program for injured youth and activities that promote positive development. About 3,390 teens aged 12-17 and their paren…