Plain-English translation of NCT06231485 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing STEPS2, a 6-week online sex education and socialization program designed for teenagers and young adults (ages 16–27) with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program covers topics like understanding your body, making decisions, birth control, pregnancy, and sexual health. Researchers want to see if learning about these topics one-on-one helps young people feel more confident and knowledgeable about their reproductive health.
Young adults with intellectual disabilities often have fewer chances to learn about sex, relationships, and reproductive health compared to their peers. This trial exists to test whether a tailored education program can help fill that gap and give these young people the information and support they need to make healthy decisions.
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If you join, you'll first complete a 45-minute interview about your background and what you know about sexual and reproductive health. Then you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups: either the STEPS2 sex education program (one-on-one sessions with an educator) or a health and wellness program (group sessions about nutrition and exercise). You'll attend one hour-long video call sessions each week for 6 weeks, and you can bring a guardian or helper if you'd like. After the program ends, you'll have follow-up interviews at 2 months, 6 months, and 12 months to see how much the program helped you.
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