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Can civic engagement boost teen health? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04514133

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether taking part in an action civics curriculum—where students learn about and engage in community issues—can improve the health and wellbeing of middle and high school students. Over 1,600 students completed surveys about their civic involvement, sense of community, and health attitudes. The goal was to understand the connection between civic participation and youth health, not to test a medical treatment.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1,659 people

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Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled Middle or High School student * Enrolled in a course with a teacher from a school participating in the study

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Health attitude Mental health wellness 1 Social interaction

Contacts and locations

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  • Wake Forest School of Medicine

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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