ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

This study tested whether a 6-week mindfulness program could help teens at risk for type 2 diabetes by reducing depression and insulin resistance. 120 teens aged 12-17 with overweight, a family history of diabetes, and elevated depression symptoms took part. They were randomly as…

This completed study tested a program called Family Connections for HIV-positive youth aged 15-21 and their caregivers in Zambia. The goal was to help teens achieve an undetectable viral load and reduce self-stigma through group sessions. Over 1,300 participants took part, and th…

This study tests a program called 'Thoughts and Health' designed to prevent depression in adolescents. The program is delivered in 12 sessions in a school setting. Researchers will see if it helps students' mental health and their ability to finish junior high with passing grades…

This study will test whether 8 weeks of group body percussion training (clapping, knee tapping, foot tapping) can improve motor skills, attention, and daily function in 25 adolescents aged 14-18 with mild intellectual disability. Participants are randomly assigned to either the r…

This study tested a smart technology platform with a serious game for 200 adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The game was designed to help them build emotional and social skills, cope with their condition, and improve quality of life. Researchers measured changes in well-being, em…

This trial tests whether the timing of basketball training affects thinking skills in healthy adolescents. About 120 teens aged 13–16 are randomly assigned to either weekday-distributed training (five 36-minute sessions weekly), weekend-concentrated training (two 90-minute sessio…

This completed study looked at 500 children aged 5 to 18 to understand how factors around birth, thinking abilities, and social-emotional skills are linked to learning difficulties and developmental disorders like ADHD or autism. Researchers compared children with and without the…

This study looked at whether regular jumping and other impact exercises help young girls build stronger bones. Over 500 girls in 4th and 6th grade were followed for two years. Researchers measured bone density and strength to see if active girls had healthier bones than those who…