ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tests a telehealth program called C-READY that aims to improve thinking skills and self-management in 120 teens with sickle cell disease. Participants will complete online exercises and coaching to help them prepare for transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare.…

This study tests a program called iTRAC-HERO that teaches 7th graders how to manage their emotions in the context of sexual health. The goal is to help teens make safer choices and reduce risky sexual behavior. About 120 adolescents aged 12-14 will participate, and researchers wi…

This study tests whether a family-centered approach can help teens (ages 10-19) and their families adopt healthier lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Researchers will work with 1,280 participants across 32 villages in Uganda, providing guidance on diet, exercise, and other hear…

This study tests a new type of therapy called mentalization-based therapy for young people aged 10-17 who struggle with aggressive or violent behavior. Half of the 632 participants will receive their usual care, while the other half will also get this new therapy. The goal is to …

This study tests if teachers can be trained to provide mental health support to teenagers in rural India. About 216 students from 60 low-cost private schools will take part. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and be a sustainable way to…

This study tests a fully online sexual health program called Yes and Know for teens aged 14-19. About 1,200 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the sexual health program, the other gets a nutrition program. Researchers will survey them at the start, 3 months, and…

This study tests a program called 'Let's Talk Birth Control' that gives teens a printed guide, counseling, and a website link to help them pick and use birth control. About 1,500 teens at health centers will take surveys over 9 months to see if the program reduces sex without con…

This study looks at how adolescents and young adults (ages 15-29) with cancer prefer to make decisions about their treatment. Researchers will use short stories to see if patients want an active, shared, or passive role. The goal is to better understand what influences their choi…

This study aims to understand how cannabis use and withdrawal affect depression and suicide risk in teenagers aged 12-18 who use cannabis daily or near-daily. Researchers will use smartphone surveys multiple times a day to track mood, cannabis use, and suicidal thoughts in real t…

This study tests a new tool called the Family Media Check-In (FMC) that helps parents and teens work together to create a family media plan. Researchers want to see if it improves satisfaction with the plan and reduces conflict about screen use. About 300 parent-teen pairs (teens…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric hospital staff to talk about sexual health with teens (ages 15 and up) can help more young people discuss how their mental health and medications affect their sexuality. About 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders will t…

This study tests a program called iDECIDE for about 300 middle and high school students who recently broke their school's drug rules. Instead of punishment, students take a course on drug effects, brain development, and marketing tactics. Researchers will check if it improves the…

This study is testing a computer program that uses interactive stories and artificial intelligence to help teenagers aged 15-17 who already drink alcohol make healthier choices. About 200 teens will use the program during their regular clinic visits. The goal is to see if the pro…

This study tests a family-centered program for children and teens who have conflicts with their families over gaming and screen use. About 170 participants will take part, and the program focuses on improving parent-child warmth and reducing conflicts. The goal is to see if this …