California tests community approach to stop sexual violence before it starts
NCT ID NCT05206994
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a program called Close to Home that brings communities together to prevent sexual violence. Researchers will compare 9 communities using the program with 9 that are not, tracking about 1,000 people aged 14-24. The goal is to see if strengthening community connections and changing social norms can reduce harassment, dating violence, and assault.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Close to Home community mobilization program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective way for communities to prevent sexual violence before it happens.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study without results yet. The program may not reduce violence as hoped, and findings from 18 communities may not apply everywhere.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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953 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2021
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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14 to 24 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be between 14-24 years old * Must be enrolled in program with partner organization(s) or have been nominated by a peer enrolled in the partner programs * Provide informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Under age 14 * Over age 24
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UC Berkeley Public Health
Berkeley, California, 94720, United States
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