Peer Group Connection program for middle school students
Evaluation of Peer Group Connection - Middle School (PGC-MS)
NA · The Policy & Research Group · NCT06582641
This study is testing a program for middle school students to see if it can help them wait longer before becoming sexually active compared to those who don’t receive the program.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Policy & Research Group (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06582641 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Peer Group Connection - Middle School (PGC-MS) intervention in delaying the initiation of sexual intercourse among middle school-aged youth. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the PGC-MS treatment group, which receives targeted intervention during their transition into middle school, or a control group that continues with standard classes without sexual health education. The study will assess outcomes through self-reported questionnaires administered at multiple time points over a year and a half. The goal is to determine if the intervention has a significant impact on youth behavior regarding sexual activity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are middle school students entering 6th or 7th grade for the first time at participating schools.
Not a fit: Students who are repeating the middle school transition year will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the rates of teen pregnancy by delaying sexual initiation among middle school students.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with peer-led interventions in delaying sexual initiation, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be enrolled at a middle school participating in the study * Entering the middle school transition grade for the first time (6th or 7th grade depending on the middle school transition year) at a participating study school * Provide parental consent and student assent to participate in the study * Have the ability to complete a self-administered questionnaire in either English or Spanish in a classroom or group setting, unassisted, in 60 minutes or less. Exclusion Criteria: \- Repeating the middle school transition year (6th or 7th grade)
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: 504-655-0982
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.
Conditions: Teen Pregnancy Prevention