Adolescent pregnancy prevention program in Miami
Relationship Smarts Plus and Mind Matters: A Randomized Control Trial of a High School Intervention to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors.
This study is testing a new program that combines relationship skills and coping strategies to see if it can help high-risk teens in Miami avoid unprotected sex and reduce the chances of pregnancy and STIs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2250 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Trinity Church Inc. Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami Gardens, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT05889689 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized control trial evaluates an innovative adolescent pregnancy prevention program targeting high-risk youth in the greater Miami area. It combines the Relationship Smarts Plus curriculum with Mind Matters, a trauma-coping skills program, to assess their impact on reducing unprotected sex rates among 9th and 10th graders. Participants will be randomized at the classroom level, with some receiving only financial literacy as a control. The study aims to understand the role of mental health in preventing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are students in 9th and 10th grades enrolled in mainstream classrooms in the greater Miami area.
Not a fit: Students with severe cognitive, mental health, or behavioral impairments may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar educational interventions aimed at reducing teen pregnancy and improving sexual health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For schools to be included in the study: They have to be located within the greater Miami area. For individuals: 1. Students enrolled in either 9th,10th, 11th and 12th grade 2. Students who do not have severe cognitive, mental health, or behavioral impairment. 3. Students with Individualized Education Plans who are part of the mainstream classrooms. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Students who do not consent to be in the study 2. Students who are part of the pilot study 3. Students who have been randomized in a previous cohort of the study 4. Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) who are in restricted placement will not be able to participate in the program as they will not be part of the mainstream classrooms where the program is implemented. 5. Students who have received such a program within the last year will be eligible to participate in the program but will be excluded from statistical analysis to ensure the results are not biased from participation in a similar curriculum.
Where this trial is running
Miami Gardens, Florida
- Trinity Church Inc — Miami Gardens, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Immaculate Apchemengich
- Email: immaculate.apchemengich207@amtcassociates.com
- Phone: 4144398090
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.