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New treatment option for Sexual Behavior
Official title Rigorous Evaluation of Let's Talk Birth Control
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06670066
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this cluster-level randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the impacts of Let's Talk Birth Control, a clinical decision support intervention for adolescents that consists of a printed contraceptive decision aid (CDA), contraceptive counseling, and a QR code to the Bedsider.org Method Explorer (ME). The goal of Let's Talk Birth Control is to reduce rates of sex without a contraceptive method among adolescent patients, increase use of preferred contraceptive method, as well as to increase self-efficacy to discuss, obtain, and correctly use contraceptive methods The primary research questions are: Does receiving care from a health center participating in Let's Talk Birth Control reduce rates of sex without a contraceptive method among adolescent patients compared to those visiting a standard of care control health center?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 to 24, women only
You may be able to join if
- Health Centers:
- Serve 400+ patients assigned female at birth (AFAB) aged 15-24 receiving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services or general wellness exams...
- Have not implemented an adolescent SRH patient-centered training recently
- Do not utilize a contraceptive decision aid (CDA) designed for adolescent patients Participants:
- Assigned female at birth
You likely can't join if
- Health Centers
- Does not serve at least 400 AFAB aged 15-24 receiving SRH services or general wellness exams annually
- Has recently implemented an adolescent SRH training
- Currently using a CDA designed for adolescent patients Participants:
- Does not agree to be in study
- Is pregnant or is trying to become pregnant
See the full eligibility criteria
- Health Centers:
- Serve 400+ patients assigned female at birth (AFAB) aged 15-24 receiving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services or general wellness exams annually. Although the project team may enroll rural health centers with...
- Have not implemented an adolescent SRH patient-centered training recently
- Do not utilize a contraceptive decision aid (CDA) designed for adolescent patients Participants:
- Assigned female at birth
- Seeking sexual and reproductive services or general wellness exams at an enrolled community health center
- Have had penile-vaginal sex in the past year or are interested in discussing birth control with their provider
- Agree to be in study
- Health Centers
- Does not serve at least 400 AFAB aged 15-24 receiving SRH services or general wellness exams annually
- Has recently implemented an adolescent SRH training
- Currently using a CDA designed for adolescent patients Participants:
- Does not agree to be in study
- Is pregnant or is trying to become pregnant
- Does not have access to a phone to receive text messages
- Does not speak English or Spanish
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sioux City, Iowa, United States
- Mentor, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 15 years to 24 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sioux City, Iowa, United States; Mentor, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.