ADOLESCENT

This study looks at whether one session of intense aerobic exercise can reduce pain sensitivity in young people aged 10-21 with chronic pain. Researchers will measure pain responses before and after exercise in 66 participants. The goal is to see if exercise can be a simple, drug…

This study tests whether a mobile health app can improve quality of life for teens with painful periods or heavy bleeding. About 874 adolescents who have started their periods and speak Dutch, English, Turkish, or Moroccan-Arabic will use the app and report their symptoms. The go…

This study tests if dissolvable nails work as well as standard metal nails to fix broken forearm bones in children. The goal is to avoid a second operation to remove the metal nails later. About 60 children who need surgery will be randomly assigned to get either type of nail, an…

This study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of nervous system health) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents aged 12-18 with major depression. Participants wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and fill out questionnaires. The…

This study looks at whether teen basketball players get better results from shoulder exercises when they focus on a laser beam instead of just doing the moves. Thirty male players aged 10-18 will be split into two groups: one using the laser focus and one without. Researchers wil…

This study looks at how certain thinking skills, called executive functions (like impulse control and planning), are linked to suicidal thoughts and actions in teenagers. Researchers will test 100 adolescents aged 11 to 16 who are hospitalized for suicidal behavior. The goal is t…