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Responsible Engaged and Loving (REAL) Fathers Intervention Evaluation

Uganda4,728 participantsStarted 2023-10-18

Plain-language summary

The goal of this stepped-wedge cluster randomized control trial is to assess whether a Ugandan community-based intervention for young fathers (ages 18-25 years) of children ages 0-3 years impacts fathers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding positive parenting practices, father-child interaction, harsh physical punishment of children, and intimate partner violence.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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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 for Young Fathers: * Living in one of the six selected regions and districts across each region * Being male aged between aged 16-25 years * Being biological father to a child(ren) who is younger than 3 years old * Living in union and in the same household with the mother or guardian of the child(ren) Inclusion Criteria for Spouses: * Living in union and in the same household as the young father

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

Reduced Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration (IPV-P)

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Reduced Intimate Partner Violence Victimization (IPV-V)

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Reduced Unmet Need for Family Planning

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Early Child Development (ECD) - CREDI

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Father engagement in child immunization

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06100679

SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Reduced Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration (IPV-P)

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Reduced Intimate Partner Violence Victimization (IPV-V)

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Reduced Unmet Need for Family Planning

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Early Child Development (ECD) - CREDI

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months

Father engagement in child immunization

Timeframe: 1) Baseline to Wave 2 (Endline) = 8 months; and 2) Baseline to Wave 3 (Follow-Up) = 16 months