Next4You Program for Adolescent Pregnancy and STI Prevention
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Next4You for adolescent pregnancy and STI prevention?
The Teen-Tot Clinic study showed that coordinated services for teen mothers improved outcomes like contraceptive use and reduced repeat pregnancies. Similarly, an integrated services program in DC led to sustained contraceptive use and fewer subsequent pregnancies, suggesting that comprehensive care models can effectively prevent teen pregnancies.12345
Is the Next4You Program for Adolescent Pregnancy and STI Prevention safe for humans?
How is the Next4You treatment different from other adolescent pregnancy and STI prevention treatments?
The Next4You treatment is unique because it focuses on reaching adolescents before they become sexually active, emphasizing education about the responsibilities of sexuality and parenting, and involving family in prevention efforts. This approach is different from others that primarily focus on providing services after adolescents have already faced the consequences of unprotected sexual activity.1112131415
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to rigorously evaluate Next4You, an innovative, fully mobile program featuring 6 content modules, each containing 8-10 microlessons intended to reduce rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI) and increase essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills among young people aged 16-19 currently in the foster care system in California.
Research Team
Karin Coyle, PhD
Principal Investigator
ETR
Pamela Anderson, PhD
Principal Investigator
ETR
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for young people aged 16-19 in the foster care system in California who can understand English and have access to a Wi-Fi or cellular-enabled digital device. It's not specified who cannot participate, so it may be open to all eligible youths.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation
Participants engage with the Next4You mobile platform or control website for an intensive 4-week period
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior through surveys conducted at 3 and 9 months post-intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Next4You
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
ETR Associates
Lead Sponsor
RTI International
Collaborator