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Can a community program curb HIV and violence in south Africa's youth?

NCT ID NCT05783336

Disease control Sponsor: University of Exeter Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a group-based program called Stepping Stones and Creating Futures Plus (SSCF+) for young people aged 18-30 in South African communities. The program aims to reduce intimate partner violence and HIV risk by addressing social and economic factors. Participants are randomly assigned to the program or a control group to see if it makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Stepping Stones and Creating Futures Plus (SSCF+) group intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a scalable way to reduce intimate partner violence and HIV risk in vulnerable young populations.
What could go wrong
This is a pilot study focused on feasibility and effect size, not a definitive test. Results may not generalize to other settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

325 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Nov 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Normally resident in the community where recruiting * Aged 18-30 years old * Not in formal employment, or full-time education * Able to communicate in the main languages of the study (English, isiXhosa or isiZulu) * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Only in the community temporarily * Unable to provide informed consent * Under 18 years of age, or over 31 years old at point of recruitment * Unable to communicate in main study languages

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Intimate partner violence Poverty

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • South African Medical Research Council

    Durban, South Africa

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