Can a smartphone app reduce teen pregnancy in foster care?

NCT ID NCT06127277

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: ETR Associates Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a mobile app called Next4You designed for teens aged 16-19 in California's foster care system. The app offers short lessons on communication, relationships, sexual health, and wellness over four weeks. Researchers want to see if it helps teens avoid unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections by promoting abstinence or condom use. About 500 youth are taking part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Next4You mobile app (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, scalable way to reduce unintended pregnancy and STIs among youth in foster care.
What could go wrong: This is a single study in California with 500 participants, so results may not apply everywhere. The program is short (4 weeks) and relies on self-reported behavior, which can be unreliable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior pregnancy disorder sexually transmitted disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR PREGNANCY RELATED SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

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Berkeley, California, 94704, United States

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