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BullyDown, a Text Messaging-based Bullying Prevention Program for Middle School-aged Youth

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Bullying
Registration Number
NCT06017050
Lead Sponsor
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Brief Summary

Given the limited impact of existing school-based interventions and the time associated with implementing them during school time, more efficient and effective intervention methods are needed. Programs that can be delivered to middle school youth irrespective of whether they are attending school physically or virtually may be especially relevant as school boundaries become more fluid. BullyDown addresses this critical need by providing a scalable program that could be quickly and cost-effectively disseminated nationally.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • 7th or 8th grade
  • English speaking
  • Own their own cell phone
  • Home internet
  • Provide informed assent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-English speakers
  • Unable to read the screener
  • Know someone else in the RCT
  • Know they are not on an unlimited text messaging plan

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of the interventionThrough study completion, anticipated to be 1 year

Recruitment and enrollment rates

Acceptability of the interventionIntervention end, 8 weeks after program enrollment

Positive program appraisal

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Center for Innovative Public Health Research

🇺🇸

San Clemente, California, United States

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

🇺🇸

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Center for Innovative Public Health Research
🇺🇸San Clemente, California, United States

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