Study Proposal for Web Based Intervention to Promote the Safe Usage of Dating Applications in Young Adults
NCT ID: NCT03685643
Last Updated: 2020-04-28
Study Results
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COMPLETED
NA
578 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-09-07
2019-08-07
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The study design is an open-labeled cluster randomized controlled trial with an intervention and a placebo control arm. The intervention group will receive a web-based intervention developed through focus group discussions, crowdsourcing contest, and a Peer-Vetted Creative Production (PVCP) workshop comprising of four short videos, a risk assessment tool, and a scenario game. The control group will receive a web-based resource with similar multimedia elements on health and exercise.
Based on the Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model, the primary outcome of this study is self-efficacy in using dating applications measured by the General Self Efficacy Scale. Secondary outcomes include change in attitudes regarding risk perception measured by the Risk Propensity Scale and depression symptoms.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Intervention - Dating application topic
The intervention will consist of four short videos with points of discussion, a scenario game, and a risk assessment tool regarding dating application usage.
Intervention - Dating application topic
The intervention will consist of multimedia content to promote the safe usage of dating applications and raise awareness of the risks associated with dating application usage. The intervention will be delivered one-time in a classroom setting.
Control - Health and exercise topic
The control will consist of four short videos with discussion points and an interaction game regarding exercise and healthy living tips.
Control - Health and exercise topic
The placebo control will consist of multimedia content regarding exercise and healthy living. It will be delivered once-time in a classroom setting.
Interventions
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Intervention - Dating application topic
The intervention will consist of multimedia content to promote the safe usage of dating applications and raise awareness of the risks associated with dating application usage. The intervention will be delivered one-time in a classroom setting.
Control - Health and exercise topic
The placebo control will consist of multimedia content regarding exercise and healthy living. It will be delivered once-time in a classroom setting.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Able to read and understand Chinese
Exclusion Criteria
17 Years
27 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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The University of Hong Kong
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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William Wong
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
The University of Hong Kong
Locations
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Caritas Institute of Community Education
Hong Kong, , Hong Kong
Vocational Training Council (VTC)
Hong Kong, , Hong Kong
Countries
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References
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Wong WC, Sun WH, Chia SMC, Tucker JD, Mak WP, Song L, Choi KWY, Lau STH, Wan EYF. Effectiveness of a Peer-Led Web-Based Intervention to Improve General Self-Efficacy in Using Dating Apps Among Young Adults: Randomized Clustered Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Oct 30;22(10):e16378. doi: 10.2196/16378.
Lau STH, Choi KWY, Chen J, Mak WP, Yeung HKCA, Tucker J, Wong WC. Study protocol for a peer-led web-based intervention to promote safe usage of dating applications among young adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2019 Feb 6;20(1):102. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-3167-5.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan
Other Identifiers
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HKUCTR-2512
Identifier Type: REGISTRY
Identifier Source: secondary_id
09160275
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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