Videogame Intervention for Birth Control
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial examines the effectiveness of a specially designed video game intervention in encouraging teens to use birth control compared to a regular commercial game. The study aims to determine if playing this game can reduce the number of teens not using contraception. Teens aged 15 to 20 who can read English or Spanish and have a smartphone or email may find this a suitable opportunity. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique chance to contribute to innovative research that could positively impact teen health.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this videogame intervention is safe for adolescents?
Research has shown that using video games for learning is safe. One study found that a mobile game improved children's safety knowledge and positively influenced their behavior. Another study discovered that video games can help with hyperactivity and attention in children.
No specific evidence indicates negative side effects from using video games in these ways. Overall, these findings suggest that video games used for educational purposes are generally well-received.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores a fresh approach to birth control education through a videogame intervention. Unlike traditional methods that rely on clinics, pamphlets, or counseling sessions, this intervention uses engaging gameplay to potentially improve understanding and retention of birth control information. By integrating educational content into a videogame format, it aims to reach a younger audience more effectively and provide a more interactive and enjoyable learning experience. This innovative approach could pave the way for new, tech-savvy methods of delivering health education.
What evidence suggests that this videogame intervention is effective for reducing contraceptive non-use among adolescents?
Research shows that playing video games can help young people use birth control more effectively. In this trial, participants in the "No Baby No Videogame Intervention" arm will engage with a video game designed to improve attitudes about sexual health. In contrast, those in the "Commercial game control" arm will play a commercial game as a sham comparator. Previous studies have shown that educational video games can increase knowledge about sexual health, although results vary. These findings suggest that video games could be helpful, but their success depends on how the game is designed and used.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Aileen Gariepy, MD, MPH, MHS
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English or Spanish-speaking males and females aged 15-20 who have a smartphone or personal email. It's designed to see if a videogame can help them use contraception more consistently.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants engage in the No Baby No videogame intervention or a commercial game control for 120 minutes over two sessions within two weeks.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in contraception use and other outcomes at 2 weeks and 9 months after the intervention.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Videogame Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor
Department of Health and Human Services
Collaborator