Trial Outcomes & Findings for Suubi4Her: Combination Intervention for Adolescent Girls Transitioning Into Adulthood in Uganda (NCT NCT03307226)

NCT ID: NCT03307226

Last Updated: 2024-09-03

Results Overview

Proportion of girls biologically confirmed STIs (Gonorrhea, Tirchomonas, and Chlamydia) or positive pregnancy test at each assessment time point (Baseline, 12-, 24-, and 36-month follow-up)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

1260 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline

Results posted on

2024-09-03

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
Youth Development Accounts (YDA) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA) Youth Development Accounts (YDA): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) * Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development 12 Financial Management workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) 18 Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health
Usual Care
Usual Care consisting of curricula delivered at secondary schools in Uganda including Life Planning Skills, and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
Overall Study
STARTED
471
381
408
Overall Study
COMPLETED
441
344
380
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
30
37
28

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Suubi4Her: Combination Intervention for Adolescent Girls Transitioning Into Adulthood in Uganda

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
n=471 Participants
Youth Development Accounts (YDA) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA) Youth Development Accounts (YDA): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
n=381 Participants
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) * Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development 12 Financial Management workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) 18 Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health
Usual Care
n=408 Participants
Usual Care consisting of curricula delivered at secondary schools in Uganda including Life Planning Skills, and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
Total
n=1260 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
15.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=5 Participants
15.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=7 Participants
15.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=5 Participants
15.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
471 Participants
n=5 Participants
381 Participants
n=7 Participants
408 Participants
n=5 Participants
1260 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
471 Participants
n=5 Participants
381 Participants
n=7 Participants
408 Participants
n=5 Participants
1260 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Uganda
471 participants
n=5 Participants
381 participants
n=7 Participants
408 participants
n=5 Participants
1260 participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Proportion of girls biologically confirmed STIs (Gonorrhea, Tirchomonas, and Chlamydia) or positive pregnancy test at each assessment time point (Baseline, 12-, 24-, and 36-month follow-up)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
n=471 Participants
Youth Development Accounts (YDA) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA) Youth Development Accounts (YDA): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
n=381 Participants
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) * Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development 12 Financial Management workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) 18 Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health
Usual Care
n=408 Participants
Usual Care consisting of curricula delivered at secondary schools in Uganda including Life Planning Skills, and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
Proportion With STIs From Baseline to Follow-up Assessments
Number of girls biologically confirmed positive for STIs or positive pregnancy test at Baseline
43 Participants
20 Participants
29 Participants
Proportion With STIs From Baseline to Follow-up Assessments
Number of girls biologically confirmed negative for STIs or positive pregnancy test at baseline
428 Participants
361 Participants
379 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Proportion of girls biologically confirmed STIs (Gonorrhea, Trichomonas, and Chlamydia) or positive pregnancy test at each assessment time point (Baseline, 12-, 24-, and 36-month follow-up)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
n=457 Participants
Youth Development Accounts (YDA) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA) Youth Development Accounts (YDA): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
n=366 Participants
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) * Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development 12 Financial Management workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) 18 Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health
Usual Care
n=396 Participants
Usual Care consisting of curricula delivered at secondary schools in Uganda including Life Planning Skills, and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
Proportion With STIs From Baseline to Follow-up Assessments
Proportion of girls biologically confirmed positive for STIs or positive pregnancy test at 12 months
22 Participants
22 Participants
15 Participants
Proportion With STIs From Baseline to Follow-up Assessments
Proportion of girls biologically confirmed negative for STIs or positive pregnancy test at 12 months
435 Participants
344 Participants
381 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Proportion positive for HIV at baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
n=471 Participants
Youth Development Accounts (YDA) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA) Youth Development Accounts (YDA): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
n=381 Participants
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) * Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development 12 Financial Management workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) 18 Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health
Usual Care
n=408 Participants
Usual Care consisting of curricula delivered at secondary schools in Uganda including Life Planning Skills, and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
Proportion Positive for HIV Infections at Each Assessment Time Point (Baseline, 12-, 24-follow-up)
Number positive for HIV
3 Participants
1 Participants
4 Participants
Proportion Positive for HIV Infections at Each Assessment Time Point (Baseline, 12-, 24-follow-up)
Number negative for HIV
468 Participants
380 Participants
404 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline

Population: Viral load and CD4 data were not collected and hence the data cannot be reported.

For HIV+ participants, adherence to HIV treatment regimen outcomes as measured through viral load and CD4 counts

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Every year for five years

Cost-effectiveness analyses measuring the cost of achieving an agreed upon benefit, such as an additional year of schooling, employment, or a reduction in a disease. Costs will be measured on a per person basis. The costs of the intervention will include all program costs. Research costs will not be included.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Proportion Positive for HIV Infections at 12 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
n=457 Participants
Youth Development Accounts (YDA) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA) Youth Development Accounts (YDA): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) Behavioral: Youth Development Accounts (YDA)
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
n=366 Participants
YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG) * Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development * Financial workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) * Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG): Youth Development Accounts (YDA) with 1:1 incentive match rate to be used for education and microenterprise development 12 Financial Management workshops on asset-building, saving and investing in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) 18 Multiple Family Groups sessions focused on strengthening family relationships and mental health
Usual Care
n=396 Participants
Usual Care consisting of curricula delivered at secondary schools in Uganda including Life Planning Skills, and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
Proportion Positive for HIV Infections at Each Assessment Time Point (Baseline, 12-, 24-follow-up)
Number negative for HIV
453 Participants
364 Participants
392 Participants
Proportion Positive for HIV Infections at Each Assessment Time Point (Baseline, 12-, 24-follow-up)
Number positive for HIV
4 Participants
2 Participants
4 Participants

Adverse Events

Youth Development Accounts (YDA)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Usual Care

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Fred Ssewamala

Washington University in St. Louis

Phone: 3149358521

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place