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CompletedNCT04879342Updated Jun 26, 2025

Evaluation of Values in Perspective (VIP) Program

An interventional study of VIP Program in Risk Behavior, sponsored by University of Miami. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 10 Years to 17 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-06-26.

Sponsored by University of Miami · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
850
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
10 Years to 17 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and perceived usefulness of the Values in Perspective (VIP) program in reducing and preventing engagement in risky behaviors among youths. The VIP program is a structured, values-based intervention designed to promote self-awareness, ethical decision-making, and long-term goal setting in young people. This study aims to assess how participation in the program influences youths' attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors related to common adolescent risk factors such as substance use, unsafe sexual activity, and delinquency. The goal is to determine whether the VIP program can serve as a scalable and culturally relevant prevention strategy to promote positive youth development and reduce high-risk behaviors in middle and high school-aged youths.

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Conditions studied

  • Risk Behavior

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
10 Years to 17 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  1. A youth residing in Miami-Dade County.
  2. Must be in grades 6-12 and must be eligible for free and reduced lunch.
  3. Must be able to speak and read English proficiently.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

  1. Does not reside in Miami-Dade County.
  2. Does not comprehend, speak, or read English proficiently.
  3. In elementary school.
  4. In high-income household as evidenced by not qualifying for free and reduced lunch.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
850 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    VIP Program Group

    Participants in this group will receive a 26 week course on risk reduction strategies.

    Behavioral: VIP Program

Interventions

  • BehavioralVIP Program

    This intervention will engage the participants with psychoeducational material once a week. This material will include didactic instruction as well as participant engagement in developmentally appropriate activities.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. SRAE Scores - Middle School

    Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE) for middle school participants has a total score ranging from 0 to 170 with a higher score indicating higher risk behavior.

    Time frame: Up to 26 weeks

  2. SRAE Scores - High School

    Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE) for high school participants has a total score ranging from 0 to 190 with a higher score indicating higher risk behavior.

    Time frame: Up to 26 weeks

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Study locations

1 site
  • University of Miami
    Coral Gables, Florida 33146, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04879342
Lead sponsor
University of Miami
Responsible party
Marie Guerda Nicolas (Professor, University of Miami) — Principal investigator
First posted
May 10, 2021
Start date
May 15, 2021
Primary completion
May 15, 2025
Completion
May 15, 2025
Last update
Jun 26, 2025

Study contacts

Guerda Nicolas
principal investigator · University of Miami

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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