Socialization and sex education for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a 6-week socialization and sex education curriculum called STEPS2 for young people aged 16-27 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including those with Down syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the STEPS2 curriculum or a comparison curriculum (STYH) and will engage in weekly virtual health education sessions. The study aims to measure improvements in sexual health knowledge and behaviors, including discussions with healthcare professionals and awareness of vaccinations. Outcomes will be assessed one year after enrollment to determine the curriculum's impact on participants' sexual health education.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 16-27 years of age
* resides in New York State
* mild/moderate I/DD
* willing to receive either STEPS2 or STYH curricula
* able to complete curriculum in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* if female sex, self-reports pregnant at screening

Where it's running

• CUNY School of Public Health (but interventions are virtual)
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Suzanne McDermott, PhD — CUNY School of Public Health
• Study coordinator: Heidi E Jones, PhD
• Email: heidi.jones@sph.cuny.edu
• Phone: 646-364-9529

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.