Clinical trials: Conduct Disorders in Adolescence
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Circuit Training and Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
The overall goal of this project is to examine the physiological and metabolic effects of a 16-week circuit-training (strength training + aerobic activities) program, with and without a behavioral component utilizing motivational…
- Trial name
- NCT00693511
- Testing
- Circuit Training, Circuit training + motivational interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Sleep Disorder Circadian Rhythm, Delayed Sleep Phase Type
SleepHelsinki! CIRCADIAN SLEEP REGULATION IN ADOLESCENCE
Adolescence associates with alterations in sleep-wake organization, such as later circadian phase preference. Simultaneously external pressures, such as evening-driven social activities increase.
- Trial name
- SleepHel (NCT02964598)
- Testing
- Gamified intervention, Sleep coaching, Bright light
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Adolescent Behavior, Athletic Injuries
Respiration and Balance in Adolescent Volleyball Players
A volleyball player with high respiratory muscle endurance can perform at a high level of efficiency during competitions without experiencing fatigue.
- Trial name
- NCT06979349
- Testing
- Physical Evaluations in Players
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Long QT Syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Type 1
Evaluation of Exercise Testing and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents Living With Inherited Arrhythmias
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate exercise testing and daily physical activity in children and adolescents who are diagnosed with an inherited arrhythmia.
- Conditions
- Long QT Syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Type 1, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Type 2
- Trial name
- ACTIVELY (NCT06661278)
- Testing
- Exercise tolerance test, Physical activity & heart rate monitoring
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Smoking
Cough Sensitivity and Taste Preferences
This single-site, within-subject, experimental study is designed to test the hypothesis children who live in a household in which one or both of their parent smoke will exhibit a higher cough threshold and will prefer more…
- Trial name
- CAP (NCT01399060)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
Sleep, Sleep Inertia
Sensible Sleep: Measuring Alarm and Snooze Behavior in Teens Using Wearables and Smartphones
Pilot data suggests that working professionals and college students routinely use alarms and snooze. Alarm usage and snoozing is associated with several negative health biomarkers including lighter sleep, higher resting heart…
- Conditions
- Sleep, Sleep Inertia, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT04786678
- Testing
- Cell phone notification
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Notre Dame
Adolescent Behaviour Disorder, Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adolescents: Effects on Game Addiction, Stress, and Sleep
This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on digital game addiction, perceived stress, and sleep quality among adolescents.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behaviour Disorder, Stress Reduction, Sleep Quality, Digital Addiction
- Trial name
- MBSR (NCT07274553)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
Physical Inactivity, Obesity, Childhood
Effectiveness of a Telehealth-based Physical Activity Intervention
This study is a 11 week telehealth intervention focusing on increasing physical activity in adolescents who are receiving medical care for obesity. The participants will be randomized into two groups: control and intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT05123235
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Obesity
Obesity Prevention in African American School Children
Obesity is the second leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. Low socioeconomic status (SES) and minorities are disproportionately affected.
- Trial name
- NCT00061165
- Testing
- School + family changes promoting healthy eating + activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Protocol Study on Addiction, Trauma and Immigration Among Vulnerable Young Adults in Grand Est
The ATICC study (Addiction, Trauma, and Immigration, Prevention and Cross-Cultural Support for Care) investigates the complex relationships between trauma, substance use, migration experiences, and mental health perceptions among…
- Conditions
- Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Substance Use Risk
- Trial name
- ATICC (NCT06922721)
- Testing
- Focus group
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 182 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lorraine
Tourette Syndrome in Children, Tourette Syndrome in Adolescence
Internet-based CBIT for Children With Chronic Tics
To evaluate the effect and acceptability of an Internet-based comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (ICBIT) in a sample of children and adolescents with Tic disorders.
- Conditions
- Tourette Syndrome in Children, Tourette Syndrome in Adolescence, Chronic Tic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04087616
- Testing
- ICBIT, waiting list
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv Medical Center
Total Caloric Intake, Nutrient Dense Caloric Intake
The Presence of Friends Increases Food Intake in Youth
Participants will be matched with either their friend or an unfamiliar peer who is the same gender and about the same age. Participants will have 45 minutes of free-play in an experimental room where they will have free access to…
- Conditions
- Total Caloric Intake, Nutrient Dense Caloric Intake, Energy Dense Caloric Intake
- Trial name
- NCT00874055
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
HIV, Hypertension
SEARCH SAPPHIRE Phase A: A Multisectoral Strategy to Address Persistent Drivers of the HIV Epidemic in East Africa
The randomized trials in this record will assess effectiveness, fidelity and cost of prevention and treatment interventions for HIV and hypertension with the objective of informing a population-based study of multi-sectored…
- Conditions
- HIV, Hypertension, Alcohol Drinking, Maternal Child Health
- Trial name
- SAPPHIRE PhA (NCT04810650)
- Testing
- Mobility Dynamic Treatment Intervention, Health Living Intervention for Heavy Alcohol Users, Hypertension Linkage
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 2,233 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Insomnia
Prevention of Insomnia in At-risk Youth
This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial in comparing cognitive behavioral insomnia prevention program with the active control group in youths who are at risk of insomnia.
- Trial name
- NCT05451524
- Testing
- Insomnia prevention program, General health education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Suicide
Implementing Evidence Informed Practices in Schools to Address LGBTQ Adolescent Suicide
Reducing youth suicide in the U.S. is a national public health priority. Sexual and gender minority adolescents are at elevated risk for suicide. Safer school environments, however, can decrease this risk.
- Trial name
- RLAS (NCT02875535)
- Testing
- RLAS
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Evaluation of a Combined Parent-student Programme for Smoking Prevention in Berlin Schools
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined parent-student program for smoking prevention in 7th graders in Berlin schools.
- Trial name
- BEST (NCT01306552)
- Testing
- Student-Intervention only group, Multi-component Intervention, Control Group
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 3,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
Low-dose vs. Normal-dose Psychostimulants on Executive Functions in Individuals With ADHD
This double-blind crossover study aims to compare cognitive performance (e.g., working memory, selective attention and cognitive flexibility) of children ages 6-18 years diagnosed with ADHD of the combined type (ADHD-C) or…
- Trial name
- NCT02167048
- Testing
- Psychostimulants
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Nutritional Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency
Nutrition Intervention to Address Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Liberia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of weekly iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation and one-time deworming treatment at the community level in improving hemoglobin levels among…
- Conditions
- Nutritional Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment, Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia, Dietary
- Trial name
- NCT05073562
- Testing
- Iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation, Targeted nutrition education, Mebendazole Pill
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Childhood Obesity
Translational Investigation of Growth and Everyday Routines in Kids
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of severe obesity on physical activity, sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic risk factors during childhood and adolescence and whether these associations are modified by…
- Trial name
- TIGER Kids (NCT02784509)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Noncommunicable Diseases, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
School-based e-Health Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention Program
The goal of this sequential mixed method study is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a school-based eHealth-NCD prevention program intervention to improve adolescents' knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding NCDs…
- Conditions
- Noncommunicable Diseases, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors
- Trial name
- NCT06674798
- Testing
- School-based eHealth NCD Prevention Program
- Where
- 7 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University