Linking exercise for better stress management in teens
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help African American teens (ages 11–16) manage daily stress. It compares the program to a healthy lifestyle education group.
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Who can take part
- Adolescent must be between 11 and 16 years old.
- Adolescent must be African American or Black.
- Adolescent's BMI must be at or above the 70th percentile for their age and sex.
- At least one parent or caregiver must participate in the trial.
- Adolescent must not currently be in a structured exercise, weight loss, or stress program.
- Home must have internet access.
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