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Norwegian study tests new school strategy to boost teen health smarts

NCT ID NCT07601815

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Norwegian Institute of Public Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program called MEST can improve health literacy and mental well-being in high school students aged 16-24. About 1,800 students in Norway will be split into two groups: one using the MEST strategy and one receiving usual school health services. The program adapts to student needs based on a survey, offering classroom sessions, seminars, or individual support. Researchers will measure changes in health literacy and mental health over one school year.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MEST work strategy (a school-based, adaptive health literacy intervention delivered by school health services)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way for schools to boost teens' health literacy and mental well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no results yet. The intervention is complex and adaptive, so effects may vary across schools and students.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,800 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students 16-24 years * Students enrolled in upper secondary school classes * Provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: \- Students \<16 years and \> 24 years

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Adolescent health Health literacy

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Locations

  • Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH)

    Levanger, Trøndelag, 7600, Norway

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