Can a Doctor's visit stop dating violence? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07039253

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a program called Engaging Together for Healthy Relationships, designed to help caregivers and teens talk about and prevent dating violence. The program is delivered during regular pediatric check-ups. Researchers will enroll about 120 teens aged 12-16 and their parents to see if the program is acceptable and practical in a primary care setting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Engaging Together for Healthy Relationships program (a behavioral intervention for caregivers and adolescents)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a practical way to prevent dating violence among teens during routine doctor visits.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early pilot study with no control group, so it cannot prove the program works. Results may not apply to all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • UPMC Children's Community Practice

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    Monongahela, Pennsylvania, 15063, United States

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