Can a family program boost teen mental health? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT06562244
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program for families with teens aged 10-14 in Moldova and North Macedonia. The goal was to see if adding extra support like comics and peer help could reduce emotional problems and improve family life. Over 1300 families took part, and researchers measured changes in teen emotions, social support, and family functioning.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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1,316 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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10 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: For Caregivers: Must be 18 years or older at the baseline assessment. Must be the primary caregiver of an adolescent aged 10-14 who has resided in the same household for at least four nights a week in the past month. Must be able to speak at least one of the local languages in which the program will be offered (Romanian, Macedonian). Must agree to participate in the program. Must provide consent for both themselves and their child to participate in the study. For Adolescents: Must be aged 10-14 at the baseline assessment. Must assent to participate in the study. Must have caregiver consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: No formal exclusion criteria have been established for the FLOURISH project. However, during the project introduction, the research team will guide participants through a consent form that asks whether they are currently experiencing acute distress or a mental or physical health condition that could interfere with their participation. The decision will be made by the potential participant. If the participant decides they are unable to take part due to acute health issues, the research team will follow up and provide referrals to other services.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute Alternativa
Skopje, North Macedonia
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