iCHAMPS-YVP for Bullying

Overseen By Rhoda A Leos

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Disqualifiers: Not a Texas school stakeholder

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial focuses on adapting tools to help schools develop and sustain effective programs to prevent bullying and dating violence among youth. The goal is to assess the ease and usefulness of these tools for school staff and determine if they can positively change staff knowledge and attitudes, as well as improve school policies. It targets individuals working in Texas school districts, including administrators, teachers, and health service staff such as nurses and counselors. The study aims to support schools in adopting programs that foster safer environments for students. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the opportunity to contribute to creating safer school environments and improving educational policies.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that this method is safe for use in schools?

Research shows that iCHAMPS-YVP is a tool designed to help schools improve their policies on bullying and dating violence prevention. Since iCHAMPS-YVP is not a medical treatment, it poses no safety concerns. The program assists school staff in creating better policies.

The study is labeled as "Not Applicable" in terms of phase, indicating it does not test a new drug or medical procedure. The focus is on the program's effectiveness and ease of use, rather than safety issues. Participants have not reported any problems related to the program itself. In short, iCHAMPS-YVP aims to enhance school environments without posing any physical risk to participants. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about iCHAMPS-YVP for bullying because it offers a fresh approach to a complex issue by focusing on intervention and prevention. Unlike traditional methods that might rely on punitive measures or counseling after incidents occur, iCHAMPS-YVP aims to engage young people proactively. This program could potentially create safer, more supportive environments by empowering youth to address and prevent bullying behaviors before they escalate. By emphasizing peer involvement and community building, iCHAMPS-YVP might lead to more sustainable, long-term change compared to existing treatment strategies.

What evidence suggests that iCHAMPS-YVP is effective for bullying prevention?

Research has shown that school programs to stop bullying can lead to small improvements in reducing bullying. These programs often help school staff gain knowledge, change attitudes, and feel more confident in handling bullying, which is crucial for success. The iCHAMPS-YVP program, provided to participants in this trial, uses proven tools to support school policies for preventing youth violence. By adapting these tools, it aims to improve how schools start and maintain anti-bullying programs. This approach could help schools create safer environments by effectively managing bullying and dating violence issues. ^{1 2 3 5 6}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Belinda Hernandez, PhD, MPH

Principal Investigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for school staff involved in policies related to bullying and teen dating violence prevention. It aims to adapt iCHAMPS tools for these issues, assess usability with staff, and impact on knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, policy, readiness, and support at the district level.

Inclusion Criteria

I work in a Texas school as an administrator, teacher, or health service staff.

Exclusion Criteria

Not holding a job in a Texas school district as a school stakeholder

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Adaptation and Implementation

Adaptation of iCHAMPSS tools and implementation in schools to support policies related to youth violence prevention

6 months

Ongoing engagement with school staff

Usability Assessment

Assessment of the usability of iCHAMPS-YVP in schools, including acceptability, ease of use, and motivational appeal

3 weeks

Post-access evaluation

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in knowledge, attitudes, and policy support after implementation

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• iCHAMPS-YVP

Trial Overview The intervention being tested is iCHAMPS-YVP (Youth Violence Prevention), a set of tools designed to help schools adopt and implement effective anti-bullying and dating violence programs. The study will evaluate its acceptability and feasibility within educational settings.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: iCHAMPS-YVP Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Lead Sponsor

Trials

974

Recruited

361,000+

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collaborator

Trials

902

Recruited

25,020,000+

Injury Control Research Centers (ICRC)

Collaborator

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07223957

Using an Innovative Implementation Strategy to Increase ... The purpose of this study is to Adapt the existing iCHAMPSS's tools to support school policies related to the adoption, implementation, and ...

2. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-bullying-3-2026-9430a

iCHAMPS-YVP for Bullying · Info for Participants This trial is for school staff involved in policies related to bullying and teen dating violence prevention. It aims to adapt iCHAMPS tools for ...

3. ctv.veeva.com ctv.veeva.com/study/using-an-innovative-implementation-strategy-to-increase-the-translation-of-effective-youth-violence

Using an Innovative Implementation Strategy to Increase the ... The purpose of this study is to Adapt the existing iCHAMPSS's tools to support school policies related to the adoption, implementation, ...

4. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11956421/

Development and evaluation of a school-based bullying ... We developed the program Bullying&You, which applies a blended-intervention approach to school-based bullying prevention based on latest empirical knowledge.

5. awspntest.apa.org awspntest.apa.org/doi/10.1037/1045-3830.23.1.26

How effective are school bullying intervention programs? A ... The authors conclude that school bullying interventions may produce modest positive outcomes, that they are more likely to influence knowledge, attitudes, and ...

6. htsyndication.com htsyndication.com/us-fed-news/article/clinical-trial%3A-using-an-innovative-implementation-strategy-to-increase-the-translation-of-effective-youth-violence-prevention-programs-in-schools/555770583

Clinical Trial: Using an Innovative Implementation Strategy ... Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to Adapt the existing iCHAMPSS's tools to support school policies related to the adoption, ...