Evaluation of a Parent Toolkit for improving adolescent health communication
Rigorous Evaluation of Morehouse School of Medicine's Parent Toolkit 2.0 Intervention (Morehouse Family Health Study)
This study is testing a new toolkit to help parents talk with their teens about health and sexual behaviors to see if it can help delay sexual activity and encourage safe practices among kids aged 12-15.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Child Trends Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06579781 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to enhance parent-teen communication regarding adolescent health, particularly focusing on sexual health and behaviors. The program includes an online self-paced Parent Guide, videos demonstrating effective communication, and group sessions for parents to discuss content and skills. Conducted by Child Trends in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine, the study will involve 1,000 parent-teen pairs in Georgia, measuring outcomes through surveys administered immediately after the intervention and nine months later. The goal is to delay sexual initiation and increase contraceptive use among youth aged 12-15.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents or caregivers aged 25-70 living in eligible Georgia zip codes with a child aged 12-15 who can participate in the study.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those living in homes with children already enrolled in the study or those without a means to complete surveys.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve adolescent health outcomes by fostering better communication between parents and teens about sexual health.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar parent-focused interventions aimed at improving adolescent health communication.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Adult Participants: * 25 to 70 years old * Lives in an eligible zip code in Georgia * Parent or caregiver of 12- to 15-year-old child who wants to participate in this study with them * Lives with child at least 50% of the time Exclusion Criteria for Adult Participants: * Lives in a home with a child who is already enrolled in this study * Raises child with an adult who is already enrolled in this study Inclusion Criteria for Child Participants: * 12-15 years old * Lives with a parent or caregiver who wants to participate in this study with them * Able to complete surveys on own or with help of support person Exclusion Criteria for Child Participants: \- Does not have their own email address or phone number
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Georgia
- Community Outreach — Cairo, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer Manlove, PhD — Child Trends
- Study coordinator: Asari Offiong, PhD
- Email: aoffiong@childtrends.org
- Phone: (240) 223-9306
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.