An interactive program to help teenagers manage emotions and reduce risky sexual behavior.
Official title: An Interactive Education Program to Reduce High Risk Behavior in Adolescents
Funded at Klein Buendel, INC. · NIH-10928821 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a fun online program called i-TRAC that helps teenagers learn how to understand and manage their emotions better, so they can make safer choices about their sexual health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Klein Buendel, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $938,856 |
| NIH project number | 5R42HD110333-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928821 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are at risk of engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 12 to 20 or those who are not at risk for high-risk sexual behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an internet-based program called i-TRAC that teaches adolescents essential emotion regulation skills to improve their sexual health. By addressing the emotional factors that influence decision-making, the program aims to reduce high-risk sexual behaviors among teenagers. Participants will engage in interactive lessons designed to enhance their understanding of emotions and how to manage them effectively, ultimately leading to healthier choices. The program is tailored specifically for early adolescents, recognizing the unique challenges they face during this developmental stage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly decrease the rates of risky sexual behavior and associated negative health outcomes among adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar emotion regulation interventions in improving adolescent health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Klein Buendel, INC.
Golden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Houck, Christopher D. — Klein Buendel, INC.
- Study coordinator: Houck, Christopher D.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.