CompletedNot Applicable

Young Women's CoOp Study

United States237 participantsStarted 2010-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a cultural-, age- and gender-focused Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention intervention in reducing risk behaviors among African-American young women relative to general health intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 19 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Black/African-American * 16-19 years of age * Have dropped out of school at least once or are having problems that they have considered dropping out of school, and have not yet completed high school or GED program * Have not graduated from a high school or alternative school, or completed a General Education Development (GED) program * Have had vaginal sex at least once in the past 90 days with a male partner * Have used one of the following at least once in the past 90 days--alcohol, marijuana, cocaine/crack, heroin, ecstasy, methamphetamine, any prescription drugs not prescribed to them, or any other illicit substance. * Will be in the area for the next 8 months * Has not participated in previous formative activities of the study (e.g., interviews, focus groups, pretesting and pilot testing), Exclusion Criteria: * Not interested in coming to a health behavior study * Not able to attend 4 sessions and 2 follow ups

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in behaviors, including condom use, substance use and violence prevention

Timeframe: 3, and 6- months post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01224184

SponsorRTI International

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-09

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