Can an online course cut STIs on campus? new study tests it
NCT ID NCT04095065
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an online program called itMatters designed to reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among college students. The program focuses on the link between drinking alcohol and risky sexual behavior, such as not using condoms. Over 3,000 first-year students from four U.S. colleges participated. The goal was to see if the program could increase knowledge and change behaviors to prevent STIs.
What this could mean
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Active substance
online behavioral intervention (itMatters)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable online tool to reduce STI rates among college students.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study analyzing behavioral outcomes; results may not apply to all populations or settings, and online interventions may have limited long-term impact.
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Locations
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Fresno State University
Fresno, California, 93740, United States
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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37132, United States
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North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota, 58108, United States
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University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27412, United States