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NCT Number: NCT02548871

Evaluation of the Teen Outreach Program in Chicago Public Schools

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of TOP® on sexual health behavior.

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Key information

Conditions

Sexual Behavior Behavior

Age range

12 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The cluster-randomized study was conducted in 9th grade classrooms in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) with equal number of schools randomized to intervention and comparison groups for two cohort years. Students were administered a scannable paper survey at three time points: baseline, post-program and 1-year post program. The primary impact analysis used an intent-to-treat approach. Implementation of TOP® was assessed by conducting classroom observations. TOP® was delivered in a variety of classroom settings over the school year by facilitators from CPS and partner organizations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • First-time 9th grade student
  • Passive parental consent and student assent

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to complete survey in languages provided

Treatment and study plan

Teen Outreach Program

Behavioral

TOP® is a positive youth development and service learning program for youth ages 12 to 17, and its Changing Scenes curriculum is separated into age appropriate levels. The program uses an approach that involves a caring adult, positive self-efficacy, future planning and goal setting and life management skills to to reduce risky sexual behavior and improve school outcomes. TOP® is designed to be delivered in weekly sessions over 9 months and includes community service learning.

Primary outcomes

  1. Sex without a condom in the last 90 days

    Time frame: 9 months after baseline

    Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sex in the last 90 days

    Time frame: 9 months after baseline

    Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey

  2. Sex without a condom in the last 90 days, by race/ethnicity

    Time frame: 9 months after baseline

    Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey

  3. Sex without a condom in the last 90 days

    Time frame: 21 months after baseline

    Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

Other

Collaborators

  • Chicago Public Schools

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Teen Outreach Program in Chicago Public Schools: Replication of an Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2015
First posted
Sep 14, 2015
Registry last updated
Sep 14, 2015

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