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CHOICES-TEEN: Efficacy of a Bundled Risk Reduction Intervention for Juvenile Justice Females
Led by University of Texas at Austin · Updated on 2025-06-19
400
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Texas at Austin
Lead Sponsor
W
Wayne State University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the CHOICES-TEEN (CT) intervention compared with an Attentional Control (AC) condition to reduce risks of substance-exposed pregnancy (SEP) and HIV/STI among high-risk female youth aged 14 to 19 involved with the juvenile justice system. This trial also investigates how CT may improve cognitive self-regulation and explores factors that influence the intervention's effects based on race/ethnicity and readiness to change behavior. Participants are randomly assigned to either the CHOICES-TEEN intervention or the attentional control group. The CT intervention includes four sessions using Motivational Interviewing and cognitive-behavioral methods delivered by trained counselors, with one session in person and three via Telehealth. The control group attends four sessions focused on life skills education covering topics like time management, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and financial management, similarly delivered both in person and by Telehealth. Throughout the study, participants complete assessments at 3, 6, and 9 months to measure changes in risks related to alcohol- and marijuana-exposed pregnancy, HIV, and STIs. Data collection includes self-reports of substance use, sexual activity, and contraception use. Researchers also evaluate cognitive self-regulation abilities and intervention mechanisms. The study lasts at least 9 months with follow-up assessments to monitor participant progress and safety.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
CHOICES-TEEN Randomized Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female adolescents aged 14 to 19 years
- At risk of substance-exposed pregnancy and HIV/STI
- Reported sexual intercourse with a male in the last 3 months
- Inconsistent or ineffective condom use in the last 3 months
- Inconsistent or ineffective contraception use in the last 3 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cognitive or psychiatric impairment preventing study cooperation
- Unable to speak or read/write in English
- Unable to meet study requirements, including follow-up assessments
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Four sessions delivered over several weeks
Participants receive either the CHOICES-TEEN four-session hybrid counseling intervention designed to reduce risk behaviors related to HIV/STI and substance-exposed pregnancy, or a four-session Health and Life Skills Education program delivered in person and by Telehealth.
1 in-person session and 3 Telehealth sessions
Duration - 9 months
Participants are assessed at 3, 6, and 9 months after treatment to evaluate changes in risk behaviors related to alcohol-exposed pregnancy, marijuana-exposed pregnancy, and HIV/STI.
3 follow-up visits at 3, 6, and 9 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Baylor University
Houston, Texas, United States, 77002
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Danielle E Parrish, Ph.D.
K
Kirk L von Sternberg, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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