Using the Connect: Game Based Intervention
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.
Conditions:
🦠 Adolescent Behavior 🦠 Contraception 🦠 Health Behavior
🗓️ Study Start (Actual) 15 June 2023
🗓️ Primary Completion (Estimated) 30 September 2026
✅ Study Completion (Estimated) 30 September 2026
👥 Enrollment (Estimated) 1400
🔬 Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
📊 Phase NA
Locations:
📍 Bryan, Texas, United States
📍 Eagle Pass, Texas, United States

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Description

    Inclusion Criteria:

    • * Middle school-aged youth at one of the participating community-based organization or school sites in Texas
    • * Ability to complete Using the Connect in English
    • * Ability to read and complete surveys in English without assistance

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • * Unable to read and speak in English
Ages Eligible for Study: 9 Years to 15 Years (CHILD)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

🗓️ Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

  • First Submitted 6 June 2023
  • First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 23 June 2023
  • First Posted 3 July 2023

Study Record Updates

  • Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria 23 June 2023
  • Last Update Posted 3 July 2023
  • Last Verified June 2023