Program to promote healthy sexual behavior among youth
Evaluating Many Ways of Being, an Innovative Gender-synchronized and Gender-transformative Sexual Health Program
This study is testing a program designed to help young people aged 15-19 develop healthy relationships and make safer choices about sex to see if it works better than a regular career readiness program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Child Trends Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington, District of Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05801601 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized control trial evaluates the Many Ways of Being program, which aims to address rigid gender norms and promote healthy relationships among youth aged 15-19. The program focuses on reducing unprotected sex and the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. Participants will engage in approximately 14 hours and 40 minutes of programming over 4-8 weeks and complete surveys at baseline, post-intervention, and 9 months later. The study compares the MWB program to a career readiness program that lacks sexual health components.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are youth aged 15-19 living in the greater Metropolitan DC area.
Not a fit: Youth who are actively planning a pregnancy or currently receiving other sexual health education will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce unprotected sex and improve sexual health outcomes for youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches to sexual health education, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth age 15-19 in the greater Metropolitan DC area Exclusion Criteria: * Youth who are actively planning a pregnancy, have participated in the other sexual health programming through the LAYC previously, or are receiving other sexual health education during the implementation period. Youth who do not speak English and/or Spanish will also not be eligible to participate.
Where this trial is running
Washington, District of Columbia
- LAYC's Teen Center — Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer Manlove, PhD — Child Trends
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Manlove, PhD
- Email: jmanlove@childtrends.org
- Phone: 240-223-9262
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.