A program to prevent teen pregnancy among middle school girls.
EmpowHer is Prevention Curriculum for Youth Ages 10-15 Years.
NA · Alternatives For Girls · NCT06217809
This study is testing a program aimed at helping middle school girls, especially those from minority backgrounds, learn about healthy relationships and life skills to prevent teen pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 552 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Alternatives For Girls (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06217809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The EmpowHer curriculum is designed for pre-and early middle school girls aged 10-15, focusing on preventing teen pregnancy through a gender-specific and youth-co-led approach. It utilizes innovative online platforms to deliver material that addresses critical topics such as parent-child communication, healthy relationships, adolescent development, and life skills. The program is implemented as an after-school initiative targeting minority and high-risk African American and Latina girls in Detroit and Out Wayne County.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are females in 6th to 8th grade, aged 10-15, residing in Detroit or Out Wayne County.
Not a fit: Patients currently utilizing other services from Alternatives For Girls will not benefit from this program as they will be wait-listed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce rates of teen pregnancy and improve the overall health and well-being of young girls.
How similar studies have performed: While specific outcomes of similar programs are not detailed, gender-specific and youth-led interventions have shown promise in addressing adolescent health issues.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Youth who are 10 -15 years of age at the start of the study and residing in Detroit, Outer-Wayne County or geographically similar areas at the time of enrollment will be eligible to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Participants who are currently utilizing other services from Alternatives For Girls (AFG), children of AFG staff and youth participating in other sexual health education programs will not be eligible to participate and will be wait-listed until they are no longer receiving other services from AFG (i.e., after-school programs, summer day camps, mentoring, youth leadership programs, and shelter services). These services are unrelated to the study/sexual health education and do not include EmpowHer or Sassy Science. If siblings were to be enrolled, one would be randomly assigned, and the rest would be allowed to participate in the same group as the study sibling but not counted in the evaluation. This is to prevent possible contamination between conditions.
Where this trial is running
Detroit, Michigan
- Alternatives For Girls — Detroit, Michigan, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Celia Thomas, DHA
- Email: cthomas@alternativesforgirls.org
- Phone: 313-361-4000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Abstinence, Sex