Sports program boosts emotional health in teens battling addiction
NCT ID NCT07597447
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a special sports program, designed with an understanding of trauma, could help teens aged 14-18 with substance use disorder. 120 teens took part, with half joining an 8-week program of sports and group talks, while the other half received no extra activities. The goal was to see if the program could improve their ability to manage emotions, feel better about themselves, and get along with peers.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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14 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria were: * receiving treatment at ÇEMATEM, * aged 14-18 years, * diagnosed with substance use disorder, * scoring ≤54 on the emotion regulation scale, * having sufficient cognitive capacity for communication, * willingness to participate. Exclusion Criteria included: * presence of neurological, sensory, or physical impairments, * severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., psychotic disorders), * clinical conditions preventing participation. Participants who missed at least two sessions of the intervention were excluded.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Child and Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center (ÇEMATEM)
Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)