An interactive program to help teenagers manage emotions and reduce risky sexual behavior.
An Interactive Education Program to Reduce High Risk Behavior in Adolescents
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · KLEIN BUENDEL, INC. · NIH-10928821
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KLEIN BUENDEL, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GOLDEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10928821 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are at risk of engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: Previous research has shown success with similar emotion regulation interventions in improving adolescent health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
GOLDEN, UNITED STATES
- 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 below.
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