Doctors practice contraception talks with virtual teens and parents

NCT ID NCT05995574

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a training program where pediatricians practice talking about contraception with computer-generated avatars of a teen and her mother. The goal is to see if this boosts doctors' confidence and skills in shared decision-making. The study will enroll 166 medical residents and other providers from one clinic in Dallas. It does not involve any drugs or devices.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: avatar communication training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better doctor-patient conversations about contraception, helping teens make informed choices.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage behavioral study. It only measures confidence and acceptability, not actual health outcomes. Results may not apply to all clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication communication disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMMUNICATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Childrens Health Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine (AYA) Clinic

Dallas, Texas, 75207, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75390-0966, United States

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