Digital Sexual Assertiveness Intervention for Unprotected Sex

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Indiana University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness, likability, and implementation potential of PACT, an adapted digital program to teach non-heterosexual adolescent boys about sexual consent and condom negotiation in a randomized controlled trial over 9 months.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for non-heterosexual adolescent boys who are interested in learning about sexual consent and condom negotiation. Specific eligibility criteria have not been provided, so it's best to contact the study organizers for more details.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 14 and 17 years old.

Lives in the U.S.

I identify as a queer or sexual minority male teenager.

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 14 years old.

Does not live in the U.S.

I am older than 17.

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Participant Groups

The trial is testing PACT, a digital program designed to teach sexual assertiveness. Participants will be randomly assigned to use this program and their experiences will be compared over a period of 9 months.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Promoting Assertive Communication among Teens (PACT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

A 30-minute digital program designed to teach adolescent sexual minority males information and skills regarding two dimensions of sexual assertiveness: consent and condom negotiation.

Group II: Healthy MindsActive Control1 Intervention

An attention-matched digital program focused on growth mindsets and mental health, designed for a general population of adolescents.