Help us understand what actually works for teens

A university research study exploring what actually helps teens stick with healthy lifestyle changes.
For teens ages 14- 17

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What this is

This study was created to better understand what helps teens follow through with healthy changes over time.

It is a university-led research study focused on long-term support, not quick fixes.

A university research study

Focused on real-life follow-through

Designed with teen input in mind

Why your voice matters

Most programs for teens are built by adults. This study listens to teens. Your experience helps researchers:

Understand what actually works

Design better programs

Decide what gets studied next

That’s how change happens

What participation looks like

You’ll be placed in one of three study groups. You don’t choose the group — that’s how research works.

3 assessment visits(baseline, 16 weeks, 32 weeks)

2 sessions per week

In person

Sessions are 90 minutes

Josephine Ho

Co-Principal Investigator - Calgary

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Important to know

No promises. Just honesty.

~80%

of participants join a program

~20%

are asked to wait

Everyone

still contributes to what researchers learn

What you could get

A routine and support

Skills that may be useful beyond the study

An honorarium for your time

Compensation

Compensation is provided to offset the time and travel involved in taking part in this research study.

This includes attending study sessions and completing assessment visits.

You will be given full details during the screening process so you can review the information and decide if participation feels right for you.

Your choice

Filling out the form doesn’t lock you in

You can ask questions first

A parent or caregiver is involved later

We collaborate with

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Most studies never hear directly from teens. This one does.

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