Me & You-Tech for Teen Dating Violence

(MYTech Trial)

Overseen By Melissa Peskin, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Disqualifiers: Previous participation, Inability to complete activities, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

300 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a multi-level (youth, parent, school) Internet-based dating violence prevention program, 'Me \& You-Tech' (MYT) for 6th-grade middle school students.

Research Team

Melissa Peskin, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Texas Houston School of Public Health

Ross Shegog, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Texas Houston School of Public Health

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for 6th-grade students who are currently attending middle school. It aims to involve not just the youth but also their parents and schools in a comprehensive program.

Inclusion Criteria

6th grade student

I am a middle school student.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to read English

Previous participation in usability and feasibility testing

Lack of home internet connectivity

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Students receive the Me & You-Tech curriculum in place of their standard health education

3 months

In-school sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for outcomes related to dating violence prevention and healthy relationships

9 months

Assessments at 3 months and 9 months post-intervention

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Me & You-Tech

Trial Overview 'Me & You-Tech' (MYT) is an Internet-based prevention program being tested to see if it can help reduce teen dating violence. The study involves multiple levels including the student, their family, and their school environment.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Students randomized to the intervention group will receive Me \& You Tech in place of their standard health education.

Group II: Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Students assigned to the standard care condition will receive their usual health education which usually includes knowledge-based content on violence prevention taught from the state textbook

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Lead Sponsor

Trials

974

Recruited

361,000+

Radiant Creative Group, LLC

Industry Sponsor

Trials

2

Recruited

620+

Radiant Creative Group, LLC

Collaborator

Trials

2

Recruited

620+

University of Texas

Collaborator

Trials

193

Recruited

143,000+