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Effectiveness Testing of a Videogame Intervention (No Baby No) to Decrease Contraception Non-use Among Adolescents: A Randomized Trial
Led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Updated on 2025-12-22
850
Participants Needed
7
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
W
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor
D
Department of Health and Human Services
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a videogame intervention called No Baby No in reducing contraceptive non-use among adolescents aged 15 to 20 years. The study compares this videogame to a commercial game as a control to understand its impact on contraception behavior and usage. The trial is led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University and focuses on adolescent contraceptive practices. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group plays the No Baby No videogame for a total of 120 minutes over two sessions within two weeks, while the other group plays a commercial video game for the same duration and schedule. The intervention seeks to influence contraceptive use through engaging gameplay. During the study, participants complete assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 9 months to measure changes in contraception non-use, types of contraception used, sexual activity, and related behaviors such as alcohol or drug use before sex. Researchers also assess participants' intentions, self-efficacy, sexual knowledge, and program delivery quality. The study monitors sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy test results as well, with follow-up visits conducted according to the schedule.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness Testing of a Videogame Intervention (No Baby No) to Decrease Contraception Non-use Among Adolescents.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or Female
- Age 15-20 at the time of enrollment
- Able to speak and read English or Spanish
- Have a smartphone or personal email account to complete questionnaires
You will not qualify if you...
- Age less than 15 or older than 20
- Unable to speak and read English or Spanish
- Do not have a smartphone or personal email account
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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 or remote)
Duration - Within 2 weeks
Participants play either the No Baby No video game intervention or a commercial video game control over two sessions.
2 sessions totaling 120 minutes
Duration - 9 months
Participants complete follow-up assessments to measure changes in contraception use, sexual behaviors, and perceptions.
Assessments at baseline, 3-month, and 9-month follow-up visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 7 locations
1
Sesame Flyers International Inc.
Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11203
Actively Recruiting
2
El Barrio Operation Fightback
New York, New York, United States, 10035
Actively Recruiting
3
King of Kings Foundation
Queens, New York, United States, 11433
Actively Recruiting
4
New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID)
Staten Island, New York, United States, 10301
Actively Recruiting
5
Bronx Health Link
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10451
Not Yet Recruiting
6
ASPIRA
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10454
Actively Recruiting
7
Destination Tomorrow
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10455
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Research Team
M
Miah Roberts Miah Roberts
A
Aileen Gariepy
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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