Program to help adolescents access birth control
IN Control: Contraception Navigator Program for Adolescents and Young Adults in Indiana
This study is testing a program that helps teenagers in Central Indiana get access to birth control by providing support to overcome challenges like cost and transportation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Indiana University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT05691270 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to pilot test the IN-Control Birth Control Navigator Program in Central Indiana, designed specifically for adolescents seeking access to contraception. The intervention provides personalized support through navigator staff who assist participants in overcoming barriers related to transportation, cost, and confidentiality. By enhancing self-efficacy and providing targeted services, the program seeks to empower young individuals in their contraceptive choices and increase the use of hormonal contraception.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are adolescents aged 15-19 who are English-speaking and reside in Indiana.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 15 or older than 19, non-English speaking, or living outside of Indiana may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve access to contraception for adolescents, leading to better reproductive health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches to improving access to contraception through navigator programs, indicating a promising avenue for enhancing reproductive health services.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents between the ages of 15-19 yrs * English speaking * Lives in Indiana Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents younger than 15 or older than 19 yrs * Non-English speaking * Lives outside of Indiana
Where this trial is running
Indianapolis, Indiana
- Indiana University School of Medicine — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
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.