Program to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Tennessee
Tennessee Youth Prepared for Success- Be in Charge Intervention
This study is testing a new program to help at-risk teens in Tennessee learn about preventing pregnancy and STIs by using a special curriculum that focuses on both abstinence and contraception.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centerstone Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| Trial ID | NCT06001892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Tennessee Youth Prepared for Success aims to pilot and test innovative strategies for preventing adolescent pregnancies through a randomized controlled trial. The program will educate youth on both abstinence and contraception, utilizing a curriculum called Be In Charge (BIC) for the treatment group, while the control group will receive a standard Adolescent Health Curriculum. The approach incorporates trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development principles to engage participants and build essential skills for healthy decision-making. The study targets high-risk youth to reduce pregnancies, births, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are adolescents aged 14 to 19 who can provide consent and are willing to participate in sexual health education.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 14 or older than 19, or those with debilitating mental health or cognitive impairments, may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce adolescent pregnancy rates and improve sexual health outcomes among youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar educational approaches in reducing adolescent pregnancies, indicating that this method is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * have a signed consent form from a guardian, along with assent or consent forms from the youth, as appropriate based on age, unless deemed otherwise by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) * be free of debilitating intellectual, mental health, or cognitive impairment (i.e. psychosis, orientation to time/place, etc. based on screening at program entry) * be willing to share their experiences with sexual health \& wellbeing training Exclusion Criteria: * younger than 14 or older 19 * those with debilitating intellectual, mental health, or cognitive impairment * those without consent at the time of data collection
Where this trial is running
Nashville, Tennessee
- Centerstone Research Institute — Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jordan L Nelon, PhD, MPH
- Email: jordan.nelon@centerstone.org
- Phone: 2147332946
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.