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Evaluation of the SafeSpace App Intervention for Sexual and General Health in Youth Assigned Female or Intersex at Birth
Led by Child Trends · Updated on 2023-11-21
1000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
28 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Child Trends
Lead Sponsor
P
Power to Decide
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the SafeSpace Sexual Health App, a sexual health promotion program designed to reduce sexual risk factors and improve sexual and reproductive health among young people assigned female or intersex at birth. The study particularly focuses on Black and/or Latine youth, LGBTQ+ youth, youth in states with high teen birth rates, and youth living in rural communities. This randomized control trial compares the effects of the SafeSpace Sexual Health program with a control app focusing on general health. The study includes two groups: one using the SafeSpace Sexual Health app and the other using the SafeSpace General Health app. Both programs last 10 weeks and are delivered via a secure mobile app. The Sexual Health program covers topics like healthy relationships, anatomy, identity, STIs/HIV, pregnancy, decision-making, personal safety, communication, and healthcare access through youth-written stories, expert facts, reflection prompts, and resources. The control app covers general health topics such as self-care, stress, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and social media, with lessons delivered weekly. Participants are asked to keep the app on their device and engage regularly for 10 weeks, receive up to three push notifications weekly, and provide contact information. They complete three online surveys: at the start, after 10 weeks, and nine months later. Occasional text messages from the study team support engagement. Researchers will measure outcomes like condom or contraception use during sex, sexual health service use, discussions about sexual health with trusted adults, and sexual agency. The study runs until September 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Evaluation of the SafeSpace App Intervention
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants must be assigned female or intersex at birth
- Participants must be youth in the U.S. aged 14 to 18 years
- Participants must have daily access to an iPhone
You will not qualify if you...
- Participants must not be currently pregnant
- Participants must not be currently trying to become pregnant
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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 - 10 weeks
Participants engage in a 10-week app-based program focusing on sexual health or general health education delivered through the SafeSpace app.
Weekly app-based lessons with no in-person visits required
Duration - Up to 9 months post-intervention
Participants complete follow-up assessments to evaluate outcomes related to sexual behavior, health service utilization, and sexual agency.
Periodic remote assessments without in-person visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Child Trends
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Elizabeth Cook, MSPH
J
Jennifer Manlove, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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