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NCT02897804 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Engineering an Online STI Prevention Program
A NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 3,997
- Enrollment target
NCT02897804 is a NA study that has completed, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 3,997 participants.
The verdict
NCT02897804, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Penn State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 3,997 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The overall objective of the proposed research is to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among college students. The investigators propose to accomplish this by using the innovative, engineering-inspired multiphase optimization strategy (MOST) to develop a highly effective, appealing, economical, and readily scalable internet-delivered behavioral intervention targeting the intersection of alcohol use and sexual risk behavior. The rate of STIs on college campuses is alarming: one in four college students is diagnosed with an STI at least once during their college experience. Sexual activity when drinking alcohol is highly prevalent among college students. Alcohol use is known to contribute to the sexual risk behaviors that are most responsible for the transmission of STIs, namely unprotected sex, contact with numerous partners, and "hook-ups" (casual sexual encounters). Few interventions have been developed that explicitly target the intersection of alcohol use and sexual risk behaviors, and none have been optimized. In order to reduce the incidence of STI transmission among this and other high-risk groups, a new approach is needed. MOST is a comprehensive methodological framework that brings the power of engineering principles to bear on optimization of behavioral interventions. MOST enables researchers to experimentally test the individual components in an intervention to determine their effectiveness, indicating which components need to be revised and re-tested. Given the high rates of alcohol use and sex among college students, the college setting provides an ideal opportunity for intervening on alcohol use and sexual risk behaviors. The proposed study will include a diverse population of college students on 4 campuses which will increase the generalizability of the findings. The specific aims are to (1) develop and pilot test an initial set of online intervention components targeting the link between alcohol use and sexual risk behavio
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Knowledge alone
- BEHAVIORAL Self-efficacy alone
- BEHAVIORAL Perceived benefits alone
- BEHAVIORAL Perceived benefits and self-efficacy
- BEHAVIORAL Injunctive norms
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 3,997 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02897804 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 3,997 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Penn State University, which has 219 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 5 interventions - of which Knowledge alone is the first listed.
NCT02897804 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02897804 about?
NCT02897804 is a clinical study titled "Engineering an Online STI Prevention Program". The overall objective of the proposed research is to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among college students. The investigators propose to accomplish this by using the innovative, engineering-inspired multiphase optimization strategy (MOST) to develop a highly effective...
What is the current status of trial NCT02897804?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 3,997 participants. The study started on 2016-08. Estimated completion is 2017-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02897804?
The interventions under investigation include: Knowledge alone (BEHAVIORAL), Self-efficacy alone (BEHAVIORAL), Perceived benefits alone (BEHAVIORAL), Perceived benefits and self-efficacy (BEHAVIORAL), Injunctive norms (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02897804?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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