A program to prevent teen pregnancy for youth in non-traditional settings
Evaluation of My Future Self, an Innovative Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention
This study is testing a program called My Future Self to see if it can help prevent teen pregnancy among young people aged 16-19 in Los Angeles and San Diego who are facing challenges like unstable housing and poverty.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 704 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05796687 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention, called My Future Self, aims to reduce teen pregnancy among youth aged 16-19 in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties who are receiving education in non-traditional settings. The program consists of five group sessions over five weeks, targeting youth facing challenges such as unstable housing, poverty, and involvement with child welfare. Participants will be randomized to receive either the intervention alongside their regular services or just their regular services. The effectiveness of the program will be evaluated through surveys conducted at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months post-intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youth aged 16-19 who are involved with partner youth-serving agencies or schools and are not currently pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range, currently pregnant, or not planning to remain in the area for the intervention will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the rates of teen pregnancy among vulnerable youth populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there are existing interventions targeting similar populations, this specific approach tailored to non-traditional educational settings is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Youth will be eligible for enrollment in the evaluation if they: * Are served, or identified on outreach, by one of our partner youth-serving agencies or schools * Are ages 16-19 years * Are English-language speakers * Are not currently pregnant * Have no immediate travel plans (i.e., are planning on being in the area for the length of the intervention) * Have not previously enrolled in the study, and * Answer the baseline survey items related to our primary outcome (which will be assessed after completion of the baseline survey). Exclusion Criteria: * Outside of age range * Currently pregnant * Not planning to be in the area for the length of the intervention) * Previously enrolled in the study
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mona Desai — Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Mona Desai
- Email: mdesai@chla.usc.edu
- Phone: 3233613107
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.