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Community Clean-Up and family support may cut teen risky behavior

NCT ID NCT04362475

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether community programs—like family support and neighborhood improvements—can improve social ties and reduce risky behaviors in youth. Researchers enrolled 915 mothers and their children in Birmingham, Alabama. They measured things like school suspensions, smoking, drinking, and sexual activity. The goal was to see if these programs help families and communities thrive.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that community-based programs improve social cohesion and reduce risky behaviors in youth.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other communities or lead to clear health changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

915 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2021

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * For FYI, parents who reside in the FYI intervention neighborhood (North Titusville, South Titusville, Rising -West Princeton, and Belview Heights) and have a child age 11-16 years. * For ESPI, residents who live in the ESPI intervention neighborhoods (North Titusville, South Titusville, Druid Hills, and Fountain Heights). Exclusion Criteria: * For FYI, does not met the above requirements and did not consent to participate. * For ESPI, not residing in one of the above neighborhoods and did not consent to participate.

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Locations

  • UAB Center for the Study of Community Health

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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