Using the Connect: Game Based Intervention

Part of paid clinical trials in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Study ID
NCT05927194
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Adolescent Behavior
  • Contraception
  • Health Behavior

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
9 Years - 15 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Using the Connect — BEHAVIORAL
    Using the Connect (UTC) is an innovative, game-based intervention for youth to develop skills in adulthood preparation topics such as communication, decision making and accessing information.

Study Details

The study aims to implement Using the Connect (UTC), an innovative, game-based intervention designed to increase protective factors and decrease adolescent pregnancies. This intervention will be implemented in Texas middle schools and community-based organizations. The long-term goal is to promote optimal health in youth and prevent adolescent pregnancy in populations disproportionately impacted by adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. The short-term objective is to conduct a robust, multi-site clustered randomized controlled trial to evaluate implementation outcomes and the impact of UTC, a novel theory-based game developed using powerful and effective human-centered design (HCD) strategies, on intention to delay sexual activity.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 15, 2023
Status verified
Aug 2024
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
1,400 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Using the Connect
    Using The Connect (UTC) is a game-based learning program designed for middle school-aged youth (ages 9-15 or grades 6-8) consisting of four games played in a facilitated environment, and one take-away activity. The goals of the program include:To be a vehicle that encourages community sharing of healthy teen behavior. To facilitate safe connections between youth and adults in their community. To empower youth to lead healthy sexual lives. The four games each focus on specific health content or skills including growth and development, accessing information, positive communication, and decision-making. Each of the four games is intended to be played for a total of 90 minutes, split up into sessions of 30 minutes per game. When combining all gameplay sessions, along with the instructions for the take-away activity and program wrap-up activity, organizations will dedicate approximately 8 hours to the program.
  • No Intervention: Business as Usual
    Participants will not receive the Using the Connect curriculum.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in youth's intention to delay sexual intercourse before Using the Connect to 3 months post Using the Connect via self-reported questionnaire. [ Time Frame: 3-months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnatiOhio45229-

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