Friend and family study for teens 13–17
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a teen’s best friend and caregiver influence stress and coping. It enrolls teens who have either experienced maltreatment or not, to better understand what supports might help.
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Who can take part
- Be 13 to 17 years old at your first study visit
- Have a parent/caregiver at the visit who is not the person accused of maltreatment
- Have a best friend who is not a sibling or a current/ex romantic partner and can come with you
- Teen, caregiver, and best friend must all speak and read English
- You must be able to join with your caregiver and friend for the study visit
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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