SexualityNCT07376434
Sexual Health and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Young Adults: Digital Age Perspective
An observational study of Sexuality and Artificial Intelligence, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Young people represent a substantial proportion of the global population, and the experiences gained during adolescence and early adulthood play a critical role in shaping lifelong health behaviors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexuality, Artificial Intelligence
- How many people
- 272 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Jan 2026to 22 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 18 to 24 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population consists of young adults aged 18-24 years living in Turkey. Participants are recruited online via social media and digital communication channels. Only those who can read and write Turkish, have internet access, and voluntarily agree to participate are included.
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18-24 years
- Able to read and write Turkish
- Access to the internet
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate
Who cannot join
- Refusal to provide informed consent
- Visual impairment preventing survey completion
- Cognitive or language impairments preventing survey completion
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Relationship Between Sexual Health Literacy and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Digital Age Study
Young people represent a substantial proportion of the global population, and the experiences gained during adolescence and early adulthood play a critical role in shaping lifelong health behaviors. Health literacy, defined as the ability to access, understand, and use health information, is particularly important during this developmental period.
Sexual health is a key component of overall well-being and quality of life. Risky sexual behaviors among young adults may lead to serious outcomes such as unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. Therefore, sexual health literacy is essential for promoting safe behaviors and protecting reproductive health.
Read more
In recent years, digital environments have become major sources of health information for young people. With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence tools, individuals increasingly rely on AI-based systems for accessing and interpreting health-related content. This highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence literacy, which refers to the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and effectively use AI technologies.
However, the relationship between artificial intelligence literacy and sexual health literacy has not yet been directly examined. This study aims to investigate the association between these two literacy domains among young adults, contributing to a better understanding of sexual health information-seeking behaviors in the digital age.
- Conditions
- Sexuality, Artificial Intelligence
- Keywords
- Young Adults, Sexuality, Artificial Intelligence
- Medical subject headings
- Sexuality
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Young Adults Participants | Participants aged 18-24 years, able to read and write Turkish, with internet access, voluntarily participating in this observational cross-sectional study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Introduction Information Forum
This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 29 items designed to assess participants' sociodemographic characteristics and digital usage patterns.
Measured: At enrollment
Sexual Health Literacy
Sexual health literacy assessed using the 17-item Sexual Health Literacy Scale. The scale includes two subscales: Knowledge (12 items, score range 12-60) and Attitude (5 reverse-coded items, score range 5-25). Higher scores indicate higher sexual health literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.88.
Measured: At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
AI literacy assessed using the 12-item Artificial Intelligence Literacy scale, covering four dimensions: Awareness, Usage, Evaluation, Ethics. Each item scored 1-5; higher scores indicate greater AI literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.939.
Measured: At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jan 2026
- Study start30 Jan 2026
- Primary completion22 Jun 2026
- Study completion22 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for SexualityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 272 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eslem Altıntaş, Acibadem University
- Investigators
- Merve Coşkun, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Acibadem UniversityGüzin Ünlü Suvari, M.Sc., Principal investigator, Acibadem University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07376434
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-01/3
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Üstgörül, S. (2022). Development of a sexual health literacy scale: Validity and reliability study. Ankara Journal of Health Sciences, 11(2), 164-176.
Broder J, Okan O, Bauer U, Bruland D, Schlupp S, Bollweg TM, Saboga-Nunes L, Bond E, Sorensen K, Bitzer EM, Jordan S, Domanska O, Firnges C, Carvalho GS, Bittlingmayer UH, Levin-Zamir D, Pelikan J, Sahrai D, Lenz A, Wahl P, Thomas M, Kessl F, Pinheiro P. Health literacy in childhood and youth: a systematic review of definitions and models. BMC Public Health. 2017 Apr 26;17(1):361. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4267-y.
PubMed 28441934
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Relationship Between Sexual Health Literacy and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Digital Age Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07376434
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026-01/3
- Conditions
- Sexuality, Artificial Intelligence
- Keywords
- Young Adults, Sexuality, Artificial Intelligence
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 272 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jan 2026 (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.
Young people represent a substantial proportion of the global population, and the experiences gained during adolescence and early adulthood play a critical role in shaping lifelong health behaviors. Health literacy, defined as the ability to access, understand, and use health information, is particularly important during this developmental period.
Sexual health is a key component of overall well-being and quality of life. Risky sexual behaviors among young adults may lead to serious outcomes such as unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. Therefore, sexual health literacy is essential for promoting safe behaviors and protecting reproductive health.
In recent years, digital environments have become major sources of health information for young people. With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence tools, individuals increasingly rely on AI-based systems for accessing and interpreting health-related content. This highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence literacy, which refers to the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and effectively use AI technologies.
However, the relationship between artificial intelligence literacy and sexual health literacy has not yet been directly examined. This study aims to investigate the association between these two literacy domains among young adults, contributing to a better understanding of sexual health information-seeking behaviors in the digital age.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Young Adults Participants | – | –Participants aged 18-24 years, able to read and write Turkish, with internet access, voluntarily participating in this observational cross-sectional study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of young adults aged 18-24 years living in Turkey. Participants are recruited online via social media and digital communication channels. Only those who can read and write Turkish, have internet access, and voluntarily agree to participate are included.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged 18-24 years
- Able to read and write Turkish
- Access to the internet
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Refusal to provide informed consent
- Visual impairment preventing survey completion
- Cognitive or language impairments preventing survey completion
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Introduction Information Forum
Time frame: At enrollment
This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 29 items designed to assess participants' sociodemographic characteristics and digital usage patterns.
Sexual Health Literacy
Time frame: At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)
Sexual health literacy assessed using the 17-item Sexual Health Literacy Scale. The scale includes two subscales: Knowledge (12 items, score range 12-60) and Attitude (5 reverse-coded items, score range 5-25). Higher scores indicate higher sexual health literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.88.
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Time frame: At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)
AI literacy assessed using the 12-item Artificial Intelligence Literacy scale, covering four dimensions: Awareness, Usage, Evaluation, Ethics. Each item scored 1-5; higher scores indicate greater AI literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.939.
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 1 Jul 2026.
- BackgroundÜstgörül, S. (2022). Development of a sexual health literacy scale: Validity and reliability study. Ankara Journal of Health Sciences, 11(2), 164-176.
- Background: PubMed 28441934Broder J, Okan O, Bauer U, Bruland D, Schlupp S, Bollweg TM, Saboga-Nunes L, Bond E, Sorensen K, Bitzer EM, Jordan S, Domanska O, Firnges C, Carvalho GS, Bittlingmayer UH, Levin-Zamir D, Pelikan J, Sahrai D, Lenz A, Wahl P, Thomas M, Kessl F, Pinheiro P. Health literacy in childhood and youth: a systematic review of definitions and models. BMC Public Health. 2017 Apr 26;17(1):361. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4267-y.
- 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.
Merve Coşkun, Ph.D. principal investigator
Acibadem University
Güzin Ünlü Suvari, M.Sc. principal investigator
Acibadem University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sexuality and Artificial Intelligence, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa 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 1 Jul 2026. 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?
Introduction Information Forum (time frame: At enrollment). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07376434, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 1 Jul 2026.