New program aims to cut teen pregnancy rates in rural latino communities

NCT ID NCT06105905

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is developing and testing a program called Healthy Futures (Futuros Saludables) to prevent unintended teen pregnancy among Latino youth living in rural communities. The program includes 8 sessions for teens and their parents, delivered in English or Spanish. Researchers will measure how acceptable and feasible the program is, and whether it changes teens' sexual risk behaviors.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Healthy Futures (Futuros Saludables) behavioral program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help reduce unintended teen pregnancies among Latino youth in rural communities.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage pilot study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's effectiveness is not yet proven.

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HISPANIC OR LATINO PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENCE RURAL HEALTH

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Childrens Mercy Hospital and Clinics

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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