radKIDS Program for Bullying Prevention

(radKIDS2 Trial)

Not currently recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Erika Westling, PhD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Saavsus, Inc.

Disqualifiers: Not in 4th grade class

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial assesses a program called radKIDS2.0, which aims to enhance safety knowledge, boost self-confidence, and improve self-esteem among 4th graders. The study compares students receiving the radKIDS program in their classrooms to those continuing with their regular lessons. Participants complete two surveys to measure changes in their safety skills and self-perception. This opportunity suits 4th grade students who can read English, understand the study basics, and wish to engage in a classroom experience focused on personal safety and empowerment. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique chance for students to participate in innovative educational research that could enhance their personal development.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.

What prior data suggests that the radKIDS program is safe for students?

Research shows that the radKIDS program, which teaches children about personal safety and empowerment, is safe for use in schools. Studies have found that it meets national guidelines for effective child safety education. Elementary schools have successfully used the program to prevent bullying and victimization, with no reported safety issues.

Although specific negative effects are not mentioned in the available information, the program's compliance with national safety education standards suggests it is well-received by students. As an educational program rather than a medication, the focus is on its effectiveness rather than physical safety risks. Overall, evidence supports that radKIDS is a safe and positive program for children. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the radKIDS2.0 program because it offers a proactive approach to bullying prevention by empowering children with skills and confidence over a 20-week period. Unlike traditional methods that might focus on reactive measures after bullying occurs, radKIDS2.0 emphasizes personal safety education and self-esteem building, aiming to prevent bullying before it starts. This program is unique because it engages children in interactive learning, focusing on practical safety strategies and personal empowerment, which can lead to a more lasting impact on their behavior and resilience.

What evidence suggests that the radKIDS program is effective for bullying prevention?

Research has shown that the radKIDS® program, which participants in this trial may receive, helps reduce bullying in schools and improves students' personal safety. Studies have found that programs like this can lower bullying by about 19–20%. The radKIDS curriculum meets school requirements for bullying prevention and follows national child safety education guidelines. Early results suggest that students in radKIDS gain more knowledge about staying safe and feel more confident in their ability to protect themselves. This program also enhances young participants' self-esteem and belief in their ability to succeed. ^{1 3 4 5 6}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Deborah Johnson-Shelton, PhD

Principal Investigator

Saavsus, Inc.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for 4th grade students. It aims to see if a program called radKIDS 2.0 can help them feel more confident, know how to stay safe, and deal with bullying better than usual school lessons.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing and able to agree to participate.

I understand the details of the study.

Able to read and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

Not a student in a participating 4th grade class

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Students complete initial surveys assessing safety knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-esteem

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Intervention

radKIDS2.0 program delivered to students in the intervention arm over 20 weeks

20 weeks

Follow-up Assessment

Students complete follow-up surveys assessing growth in safety knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-esteem

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for long-term effectiveness of the radKIDS program

3 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• radKIDS2.0

Trial Overview The study tests the radKIDS 2.0 Safety and Empowerment Education Program by comparing two groups of students: one learns through this new program and the other follows regular school instruction.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: radKIDS program Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This is the intervention arm, with the radKIDS2.0 program delivered across 20 weeks.

Group II: Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Classrooms randomly assigned to this arm will receive instruction as usual, with no intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Saavsus, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1

Recruited

660+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials

473

Recruited

1,374,000+

Oregon Research Institute

Collaborator

Trials

87

Recruited

62,600+

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborator

Trials

2,896

Recruited

8,053,000+

Citations

1. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11413255/

Program Evaluation of the radKIDS® Youth Personal ... Gaffney et al. (2018) found that antibullying programs effectively reduced school-bullying perpetration by approximately 19–20% and school-bullying ...

2. saavsus.com saavsus.com/s/Program-Evaluation-radKIDS-publication.pdf

Program Evaluation of the radKIDS® Youth Personal ... Gaffney et al. (2018) found that antibullying programs effectively reduced school-bullying perpetration by approximately 19–20% and school- ...

3. researchgate.net researchgate.net/publication/378997093_Program_Evaluation_of_the_radKIDSR_Youth_Personal_Empowerment_Safety_Education_Program

(PDF) Program Evaluation of the radKIDS® Youth Personal ... This paper shares results of an evaluation approach used with a bullying and victimization prevention program with elementary school children ...

4. taggs.hhs.gov taggs.hhs.gov/Detail/AwardDetail?arg_AwardNum=R43MD015695&arg_ProgOfficeCode=56

Award Information | HHS TAGGS The long-term goal of radKIDS 2.0 is to provide a scalable training solution for all radKIDS® curriculum that meets school mandates for bullying and ...

5. ori.org ori.org/project/development-and-evaluation-of-a-multi-media-training-program-for-elementary-school-bullying-and-abuse-prevention-radkids-2-0/

radKIDS 2.0 The radKIDS® curriculum meets school mandates for bullying prevention, is aligned with national guidelines for effective child safety education, and can be ...

6. radkids.org radkids.org/about/so-why-radkids/

So why radKIDS Bullying and School Violence [PDF]​​ 90% of all students in grades 4-8 reported being threatened and bullied in school. 864,000 students (5.4%) report staying ...