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Do young adults underestimate their sexual risk? barcelona study probes STI links

NCT ID NCT07846241

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Parc de Salut Mar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 29, 2026 · Last updated Oct 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers in Barcelona survey 200 young adults aged 18 to 25 about their sexual behavior, condom use, number of partners, and experiences of sexual pressure. The study measures how much risk participants perceive in different sexual situations using a validated scale. It then checks whether that risk perception, along with knowledge and beliefs about STIs, relates to whether participants report being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection in the past year.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study finds links between how young adults judge sexual risk and their reported infections, it could shape sex education and testing campaigns for this age group.
What could go wrong
This is a one-time survey of 200 people in one city, so it can show patterns but not prove cause and effect. People may misreport their behavior or past diagnoses, and the findings may not apply elsewhere.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Young adults aged 18 to 25 years who are recruited in Barcelona, Spain. The study population includes young adults of all sexes and gender identities who are eligible to participate and who voluntarily provide informed consent. Participants will complete an anonymous questionnaire assessing sexual behavior, sexual risk perception, knowledge and beliefs about sexually transmitted infections, preventive practices, and experiences related to sexual pressure or coercion.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 25 years, inclusive. * Belonging to the population targeted for recruitment in Barcelona, Spain. * Able to understand and complete the study questionnaire. * Willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years or older than 25 years. * Unable to understand or complete the study questionnaire. * Declines to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sexual Behavior sexually transmitted disease

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Sexually transmitted infections

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ESIMar - Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar

    SUSPENDED

    Barcelona, 08003, Spain

  • Facultat CC Salut Blanquerna

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08025, Spain

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