Exploring health choices and wellness in teenagers
Teen Health Choices & Wellness
This study looks at how health choices and behaviors change in teenagers aged 13 to 16 by using a smartphone app and having discussions to better understand their wellness as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 224 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brown University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT06822569 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to understand how health, wellness, and substance-use behaviors change as teenagers age. Participants aged 13 to 16 will utilize a smartphone application designed for the study and will engage in discussions either at Brown University or via video conference. The study will focus on specific behaviors, choices, and feelings that may evolve over time, providing valuable insights into adolescent health trends.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are teenagers aged 13 to 16 who have engaged in specific health behaviors recently.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of moderate or severe substance use disorder or current psychotic symptoms may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for promoting healthy behaviors among teenagers.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored adolescent health behaviors, this specific approach using a smartphone application is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. be age 13 to 16 years 2. engage in a target health behavior on at least one recent occasion 3. speak, read, and understand English or Spanish 4. live in or near Rhode Island Exclusion Criteria: 1. lifetime history of moderate or severe substance use disorder or treatment, excluding nicotine use disorder 2. current psychotic symptoms or active suicidality (i.e., intent in the past 30 days)
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- Brown University School of Public Health — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Primary Researcher
- Email: teenhealth@brown.edu
- Phone: 401-863-6623
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.