Trials / Active Not Recruiting

Active Not RecruitingNCT06835205

Prevention Workshop to Address Bullying Behaviors in Schools

Prevention Workshop to Address Bullying Behaviors in Schools: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Active Not Recruiting
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional
Enrollment: 900 (estimated)

Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble · Academic / Other
Sex: All
Age: 8 Years – 11 Years
Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study, titled APACHES, is a cluster randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a school-based prevention program, "Tous Épanouis à l'École" (TEAL), conducted by healthcare students as part of their mandatory public health service curriculum. The TEAL program consists of five interactive sessions focused on developing psychosocial skills (e.g., communication, empathy, collaboration) among elementary school students (grades CE2-CM1-CM2) in the Grenoble Academy. The primary objective is to assess whether the program reduces the prevalence of bullying behaviors (victims and/or aggressors) compared to standard preventive actions on unrelated themes. The study involves 36 classrooms across 18 schools, with data collected at three time points: before, one month after, and four months after the intervention. Secondary objectives include evaluating social proximity, altruistic behaviors, and qualitative perceptions from students, teachers, and facilitators.

Detailed description

Bullying is a critical public health issue with severe consequences for children's psychological development, academic success, and long-term health outcomes. The APACHES study evaluates the effectiveness of the TEAL program, a psychosocial skills training intervention tailored to reduce bullying behaviors and improve classroom climate. The intervention will be delivered by healthcare students (from medicine, midwifery, pharmacy, and nursing) as part of their Service Sanitaire curriculum. The study follows a pragmatic design with a cluster randomized controlled methodology. Classrooms in participating schools are randomized into two groups: an intervention group receiving the TEAL program and a control group undergoing alternative health education sessions. The TEAL program is structured around active and participatory learning, including sessions on emotional awareness, communication, empathy, and collective problem-solving. A total of 900 students from 36 classrooms (approximately 450 per group) will participate. Objectives Primary Objective: To determine whether the TEAL program reduces the prevalence of bullying (victims and/or aggressors) by comparing baseline and follow-up outcomes. Secondary Objectives: To explore improvements in social proximity, altruistic behaviors, and psychosocial skills; to collect qualitative feedback from students, facilitators, and teachers about the intervention. Data Collection and Outcomes Quantitative data will be collected using validated questionnaires (e.g., Revised Bully/Victim Questionnaire) administered at three time points: pre-intervention (T1), one month post-intervention (T2), and four months post-intervention (T3). Secondary outcomes, including social proximity and altruism, will also be assessed. Qualitative data will be gathered through interviews and focus groups to evaluate participants' experiences and perceptions. Significance This study aims to address a pressing public health need by leveraging healthcare students' involvement in primary prevention. If effective, the TEAL program could be scaled nationally across France, contributing to the broader goal of improving psychosocial environments in schools and mitigating the long-term effects of bullying.

Conditions

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Tous Épanouis à l'École (TEAL Program)	The TEAL Program is a structured, five-session behavioral intervention targeting psychosocial skill development in children. Delivered by healthcare students in elementary school classrooms, the program includes interactive activities designed to improve communication, empathy, social proximity, and prosocial behaviors. The intervention aims to reduce bullying behaviors (victims and aggressors) and enhance classroom climate. Each session is guided by a detailed manual and includes active participation from students and their teachers.
BEHAVIORAL	Standard Health Education Sessions	This intervention consists of five sessions on general health topics unrelated to bullying, such as nutrition, sleep hygiene, and physical activity. The sessions are facilitated by healthcare students as part of their Service Sanitaire training. These sessions provide a comparable structure and duration to the TEAL program but do not address bullying prevention.

Timeline

Start date: 2024-10-01
Primary completion: 2025-06-30
Completion: 2025-06-30
First posted: 2025-02-19
Last updated: 2025-02-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT06835205. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.