Helping young parents build healthy relationships
Empowering Young Parents: Building Health Relationships Study Evaluation of the Safe Dates for Young Parents Intervention
This study tests a program that helps young parents learn about healthy relationships and sexual health to see if it can improve their attitudes and behaviors around these topics.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | RTI International Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Camden, Delaware and 11 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06576193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the Safe Dates for Young Parents (SDYP) intervention aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health behaviors and attitudes towards intimate partner relationships among adolescents and young adults assigned female sex at birth who are pregnant or parenting. The study compares participants receiving the SDYP intervention with those in a control group to assess changes in behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs regarding intimate partner violence and healthy relationships. The intervention includes a series of educational sessions designed to empower young parents with knowledge and skills.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents and young adults aged 14-21 who are assigned female sex at birth, currently pregnant or parenting, and able to communicate in English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age or gender criteria, or who are not currently pregnant or parenting, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce intimate partner violence and improve the quality of relationships among young parents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on interventions for young parents and intimate partner violence have shown promising results, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) \[EYP study participants\] * Aged 14-21 years (inclusive) at Screening. * Assigned female sex at birth. * Currently pregnant or parenting their child who lives with them at least part-time. * Able to speak and read English or Spanish. * Able and willing to provide verbal informed consent for enrollment in the EYP study. * Able and willing to provide adequate contact/locator information. * Able and willing to complete protocol requirements, including completion of three study interviews over one year. Study Facilitators (process evaluation participants) * Aged 18 years or older. * Trained and served as a facilitator of the SDYP intervention. * Able to speak and read English. * Able and willing to provide verbal informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Per participant report at Screening or Enrollment, intends to travel away from their geographic area of residence for a time period that would interfere with study participation, including with intervention participation should the participant be randomized to the SDYP intervention. * Has any other condition that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator (PI) or their designee, would preclude informed consent, make study participation unsafe, complicate interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives.
Where this trial is running
Camden, Delaware and 11 other locations
- Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) - Kent County — Camden, Delaware, United States (Recruiting)
- Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) - Sussex County — Georgetown, Delaware, United States (Recruiting)
- Healthy Generations Program at Children's National Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
- GCAPP and Communities In Schools of Albany/Dougherty — Albany, Georgia, United States (Completed)
- GCAPP and Covenant House Georgia — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Completed)
- Berrien County Health Department — Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) — Charlotte, Michigan, United States (Completed)
- Pathways Academy — Detroit, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Saginaw Intermediate School District — Saginaw, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- The Exchange Club — Graham, North Carolina, United States (Completed)
- Children & Family Resource Center — Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States (Completed)
- Empowering Connections, Partnership for Children & Families — Sanford, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexandra Minnis, PhD — RTI International
- Study coordinator: Marni Kan, PhD
- Email: mkan@rti.org
- Phone: 919-485-2756
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.