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Evaluation of High School-based Relationship Education

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Responsible Sex
Interventions
Behavioral: Real Essentials
Registration Number
NCT03559855
Lead Sponsor
University of Denver
Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a program provided in Colorado high schools by the Center for Relationship Education based in Denver, Colorado. 14 schools are randomly assigned to either provide the Real Essentials curriculum as part of health or similar classes or teach these classes as usual. The study design includes surveys administered pre-program, post-program and at 6-month and 12-month follow ups. Primary study outcomes are increased knowledge of healthy relationships and reduced risky sexual behavior.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1135
Inclusion Criteria
  • Must be enrolled in designated classes at 14 participating high schools schools in Colorado
Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Real EssentialsReal EssentialsThe Real Essentials curriculum is delivered in class to students by the Center for Relationship Education staff. It consists of 5 to 6 hours of healthy relationship education.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Healthy Relationship Knowledge and SkillsChange from pre-program through 1 year

This outcome is measured by self-report survey.

Risky Sexual BehaviorChange from pre-program through 1 year

This outcome is measured by self-report survey.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Denver

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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