Evaluation of High School-based Relationship Education
- 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
- Must be enrolled in designated classes at 14 participating high schools schools in Colorado
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Real Essentials Real Essentials The 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
Name Time Method Healthy Relationship Knowledge and Skills Change from pre-program through 1 year This outcome is measured by self-report survey.
Risky Sexual Behavior Change from pre-program through 1 year This outcome is measured by self-report survey.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Denver
🇺🇸Denver, Colorado, United States