Evaluating the Unstained intervention for teen pregnancy prevention
Evaluation of Unstained
This study is testing a new program to see if it can help young people aged 14 to 22 who are at risk for teen pregnancy make better choices about their sexual health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Policy & Research Group Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06574139 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized trial aims to assess the effectiveness of the Unstained intervention on the sexual health behaviors of sexually active youth aged 14 to 22 who are at risk for or involved in the legal system. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the Unstained intervention or a control condition with no sexual health information. The study will evaluate outcomes such as the receipt of sexually transmitted infection testing and the frequency of unprotected sexual activities at three and nine months post-intervention. Data will be collected through structured questionnaires administered at multiple time points.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are sexually active youth aged 14 to 22 who are residents of the United States and at risk for or involved in the legal system.
Not a fit: Patients currently trying to start a pregnancy or those who are incarcerated may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve sexual health behaviors and reduce the risk of teen pregnancies among at-risk youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using targeted interventions to improve sexual health behaviors among at-risk youth, suggesting potential for success with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * United States resident * Owns or has regular access to a personal device with internet access * Comfortable reading, speaking, and writing in English * Has had vaginal or anal sex in the past 3 months * At risk for or involved in the legal system Exclusion Criteria: * Currently trying to start a pregnancy * Currently in jail or being detained in a facility * Enrolled in an ongoing PRG-run TPP study * Identified as fraudulent * Participating in another known OPA-funded research study
Where this trial is running
New Orleans, Louisiana
- The Policy & Research Group — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Walsh, PhD — The Policy & Research Group
- Study coordinator: Hilary Demby, MPH
- Email: hilary@policyandresearch.com
- Phone: 504.865.1545
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.