7-Year study follows 5,000 teens to uncover secrets of healthy habits

NCT ID NCT01031160

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed nearly 5,000 U.S. teenagers from 10th grade into their early twenties to track how their health behaviors—like diet, exercise, substance use, and driving—changed over time. Researchers collected surveys, genetic samples, and neighborhood data to understand what helps teens stay healthy or leads to risky behaviors. The goal was to inform programs that support positive health in young people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Behavior Obesity substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), 9000 Rockville

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States