Can trauma coping skills cut teen pregnancy? miami study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05889689

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding trauma-coping lessons to a relationship skills program helps teens aged 13-19 in Miami avoid unprotected sex and pregnancy. Nearly 1,000 youth will be split into three groups: one gets the combined program, one gets relationship skills only, and a control group gets financial literacy. Researchers will survey participants over 12 months to see which approach works best.

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Active substance
Relationship Smarts Plus and Mind Matters behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more effective way to prevent teen pregnancy and STIs by addressing both relationship skills and trauma.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study with self-reported outcomes, so results may not be generalizable. The added trauma component may not significantly improve outcomes over the standard program.

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Locations

  • Trinity Church Inc

    Miami Gardens, Florida, 33169, United States

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