New trial tests whether education can shield teens from exploitation
NCT ID NCT07503912
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called Not a Number, which aims to prevent commercial sexual exploitation of children. About 450 youth in Minnesota will take part, with half receiving the program and half serving as a control group. Researchers will track whether the program reduces victimization over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Trafficking prevention education program (Not a Number) and mindfulness training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an evidence-based program to help prevent youth from being sexually exploited.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with no prior results. The program may not reduce exploitation as hoped, and results may not apply to other regions.
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