Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study Proposal for Web Based Intervention to Promote the Safe Usage of Dating Applications in Young Adults (NCT NCT03685643)
NCT ID: NCT03685643
Last Updated: 2020-04-28
Results Overview
The primary outcome will be the self-efficacy on the safe usage of dating. applications among young adults in Hong Kong. This will be measured by the General Self Efficacy Scale. The General Self Efficacy Scale is a 10-item scale (with 4 level Likert scale ranging from "not true at all" to "exactly true") measuring one's self-belief in completing certain tasks or overcoming difficulties. The total score is calculated by finding the sum of all items with the total score ranging between 10 and 40, with a higher score indicating a higher level of self efficacy.
COMPLETED
NA
578 participants
8 months
2020-04-28
Participant Flow
A total of 578 eligible participants (290 in the intervention and 288 in the control) participated in the study.
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Intervention
The intervention materials were developed with high peer engagement and included four short videos, an interactive scenario game and a risk assessment tool.
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Control
An existing website promoting physical activities and healthy living was served as a control.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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290
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288
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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276
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266
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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14
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22
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
Intervention
The intervention materials were developed with high peer engagement and included four short videos, an interactive scenario game and a risk assessment tool.
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Control
An existing website promoting physical activities and healthy living was served as a control.
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Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
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14
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22
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Baseline Characteristics
Study Proposal for Web Based Intervention to Promote the Safe Usage of Dating Applications in Young Adults
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Intervention
n=276 Participants
The intervention materials were developed with high peer engagement and included four short videos, an interactive scenario game and a risk assessment tool.
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Control
n=266 Participants
An existing website promoting physical activities and healthy living was served as a control.
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Total
n=542 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Customized
Age
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19.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9 • n=5 Participants
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19.88 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8 • n=7 Participants
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19.86 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.85 • n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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139 Participants
n=5 Participants
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179 Participants
n=7 Participants
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318 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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137 Participants
n=5 Participants
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87 Participants
n=7 Participants
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224 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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276 Participants
n=5 Participants
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266 Participants
n=7 Participants
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542 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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276 Participants
n=5 Participants
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266 Participants
n=7 Participants
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542 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
Hong Kong
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276 participants
n=5 Participants
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266 participants
n=7 Participants
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542 participants
n=5 Participants
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Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual
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250 Participants
n=5 Participants
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240 Participants
n=7 Participants
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490 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sexual Orientation
Others (gay, lesbian or bisexual)
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26 Participants
n=5 Participants
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26 Participants
n=7 Participants
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52 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Relationship Status
Single
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183 Participants
n=5 Participants
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170 Participants
n=7 Participants
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353 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Relationship Status
Others (Dating, marriage or cohabitating)
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93 Participants
n=5 Participants
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96 Participants
n=7 Participants
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189 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Types of housing
Private Apartment
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107 Participants
n=5 Participants
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101 Participants
n=7 Participants
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208 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Types of housing
Public housing estates
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104 Participants
n=5 Participants
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82 Participants
n=7 Participants
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186 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Types of housing
Subsided housing
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34 Participants
n=5 Participants
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39 Participants
n=7 Participants
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73 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Types of housing
Student Hostel
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19 Participants
n=5 Participants
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29 Participants
n=7 Participants
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48 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Types of housing
Villiages
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7 Participants
n=5 Participants
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15 Participants
n=7 Participants
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22 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Types of housing
Short interim
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 8 monthsThe primary outcome will be the self-efficacy on the safe usage of dating. applications among young adults in Hong Kong. This will be measured by the General Self Efficacy Scale. The General Self Efficacy Scale is a 10-item scale (with 4 level Likert scale ranging from "not true at all" to "exactly true") measuring one's self-belief in completing certain tasks or overcoming difficulties. The total score is calculated by finding the sum of all items with the total score ranging between 10 and 40, with a higher score indicating a higher level of self efficacy.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention - Dating Application Topic
n=290 Participants
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.
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Control - Health and Exercise Topic
n=288 Participants
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.
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Self Efficacy: This Will be Measured by the General Self Efficacy Scale
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24.26 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.48
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22.30 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.69
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 8 monthParticipants' risk taking tendencies will be measured by the The Risk Propensity Scale. It is a 9-item scale measuring general risk-taking tendencies. Each item is rated on a 9 level Likert scale (ranging from "totally disagree" to "totally agree") with the final score ranging from 1-9. A higher score indicates higher risk-taking tendencies.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention - Dating Application Topic
n=290 Participants
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
n=288 Participants
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.
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Risk Taking Tendencies Will be Measured by the The Risk Propensity Scale.
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5.42 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.23
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5.59 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.15
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 8 monthParticipants' risk of depression will be measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2). This is a 2 item scale (with a 4 level Likert scale ranging from "Not at all" to "Nearly everyday") and the score ranges from 0-6, with a higher score indicating higher risk of depression.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention - Dating Application Topic
n=290 Participants
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
n=288 Participants
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.
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Depression Symptoms Will be Measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2).
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4.21 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.46
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4.05 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.33
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Adverse Events
Intervention
Control
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place