BullyDown Program for Bullying Prevention
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking 7th or 8th graders who have their own cell phone and home internet. They must be able to provide informed assent. It's not for those who can't read the screener, know someone else in the trial, or don't have an unlimited text messaging plan.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive the BullyDown text messaging-based bullying prevention program
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in behavior and program effectiveness
Treatment Details
Interventions
- BullyDown
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Lead Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborator