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Evaluation of a Parent Toolkit for improving adolescent health communication

Official title: Rigorous Evaluation of Morehouse School of Medicine's Parent Toolkit 2.0 Intervention (Morehouse Family Health Study)

Run by Child Trends · NCT06579781 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years to 15 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorChild Trends
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo, Georgia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 21, 2024
Main results expectedApril 30, 2028
Study endsSeptember 29, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT06579781 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably 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.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: Other studies have shown success with similar parent-focused interventions aimed at improving adolescent health communication.

Who can join: the full rules

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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 it's running

  • Community Outreach
    Cairo, Georgia, United States     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.