Sexual Health EducationNCT07312253
Web-Based Sexual Education and Counseling in Adolescents
A study testing Web-Based Sexual Education and Counseling in people with Sexual Health Education and Adolescent Health, run by Inonu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a web-based sexual education and counseling program on adolescents' attitudes toward sexual education and their level of sexual health knowledge. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with adolescents enrolled in high school. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Health Education, Adolescent Health, Sexual Health Knowledge
- What is being tested?
- Web-Based Sexual Education and Counseling
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 216 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 16 Aug 2023to 15 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Adolescents aged 14-18 years.
- Enrolled in high school.
- Provided written informed consent (and parental consent where applicable).
- Access to the internet and a digital device.
Who cannot join
- Adolescents who did not complete baseline measurements.
- Adolescents who declined participation or withdrew during the study.
- Presence of cognitive or communication problems that prevent understanding the educational content.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Public High School affiliated with the Provincial Directorate of National Education, Siirt, Turkey
Siirt
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Web-Based Sexual Education and Counselling Provided to Adolescents on Attitudes Towards Sexual Education and Knowledge Levels
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a web-based sexual education and counseling program on adolescents' attitudes toward sexual education and their level of sexual health knowledge. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with adolescents enrolled in high school. Participants in the intervention group received structured web-based sexual education and counseling through an online platform, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using validated scales before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective digital sexual health education programs for adolescents.
- Being tested
- Web-Based Sexual Education and Counseling
- Keywords
- Web-based education, Sexual education, Adolescents, Digital counseling, Nursing intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web-Based Sexual Education and CounselingBehavioural
A structured web-based sexual education and counseling program delivered through an online platform, including educational modules and counseling content designed to improve adolescents' sexual health knowledge and attitudes toward sexual education.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Adolescents who received structured web-based sexual education and counseling through an online platform. Receives: Behavioral: Web-Based Sexual Education and Counseling |
| Control Group | No intervention | Adolescents who did not receive any intervention and continued with routine education. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Attitude Toward Sexual Education
Attitudes toward sexual education will be assessed using the Attitude Toward Sexual Education Scale, developed by Turhan (2015). The scale is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 15 items and two subscales: Views on the Benefits of Sexual Education and Views on Sexual Health. Total scores range from 15 to 75, with higher scores indicating more positive attitudes toward sexual education. The scale has demonstrated good internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.86 for the total scale.
Measured: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Sexual Health Knowledge Test
The Sexual Health Knowledge Test is a 34-item instrument developed to assess adolescents' level of knowledge regarding sexual health. Each item is answered as "True," "False," or "I do not know." Sixteen items are correct statements and eighteen are incorrect. Correct answers are scored as 1 point, while incorrect and "I do not know" responses are scored as 0. Total scores range from 0 to 34, with higher scores indicating greater sexual health knowledge. The reliability of the test was established using the Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) coefficient (0.71).
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Dec 2025
- Study start16 Aug 2023
- Primary completion20 Jun 2025
- Study completion15 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sexual Health EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Inonu UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammed Burak Bilgin, Inonu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07312253
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ADO-WEB-SEXED-01
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Web-Based Sexual Education and Counselling Provided to Adolescents on Attitudes Towards Sexual Education and Knowledge Levels
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07312253
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ADO-WEB-SEXED-01
- Keywords
- Web-based education, Sexual education, Adolescents, Digital counseling, Nursing intervention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a web-based sexual education and counseling program on adolescents' attitudes toward sexual education and their level of sexual health knowledge. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with adolescents enrolled in high school. Participants in the intervention group received structured web-based sexual education and counseling through an online platform, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using validated scales before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective digital sexual health education programs for adolescents.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Web-Based Sexual Education and CounselingAdolescents who received structured web-based sexual education and counseling through an online platform. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Adolescents who did not receive any intervention and continued with routine education. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adolescents aged 14-18 years.
- Enrolled in high school.
- Provided written informed consent (and parental consent where applicable).
- Access to the internet and a digital device.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adolescents who did not complete baseline measurements.
- Adolescents who declined participation or withdrew during the study.
- Presence of cognitive or communication problems that prevent understanding the educational content.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Sexual Education and CounselingA structured web-based sexual education and counseling program delivered through an online platform, including educational modules and counseling content designed to improve adolescents' sexual health knowledge and attitudes toward sexual education. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Attitude Toward Sexual Education
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Attitudes toward sexual education will be assessed using the Attitude Toward Sexual Education Scale, developed by Turhan (2015). The scale is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 15 items and two subscales: Views on the Benefits of Sexual Education and Views on Sexual Health. Total scores range from 15 to 75, with higher scores indicating more positive attitudes toward sexual education. The scale has demonstrated good internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.86 for the total scale.
1 secondary outcome
Sexual Health Knowledge Test
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Web-Based Sexual Education and Counseling in people with Sexual Health Education and Adolescent Health, run by Inonu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Attitude Toward Sexual Education (time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Dec 2025.