Can a community program boost teen girls' futures in ethiopia?

NCT ID NCT03890237

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two programs—Her Spaces for girls and Act With Her for boys and girls—designed to improve education, health, safety, and life skills for 4,500 young adolescents aged 10-13 in Ethiopia. The programs include weekly group sessions over 10 months. Researchers will measure changes in school attendance, violence exposure, nutrition, mental health, and gender attitudes.

What this could mean

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Active substance: behavioral program (Her Spaces and Act With Her)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that community-based programs improve education, health, and safety for young teens in Ethiopia.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or cultures, and improvements may be small or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior Coitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR GENDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Study site

Zone 5, Afar Region, Ethiopia
Study site

South Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia
Study site

East Hararghe, Oromiya, Ethiopia

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