Status:
RECRUITING
A Cluster-randomized Control Trial of PAX Good Behavior Game in Swedish Elementary Schools
Lead Sponsor:
Linnaeus University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Stockholm University
Karolinska Institutet
Conditions:
Well-being in Elementary School Children
Mental Health in Elementary School Children
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Two important challenges that primary school in Sweden is confronted by are increasing levels of mental illness among children and adolescents and increasing rates of stress related symptoms and sick ...
Detailed Description
Design A cluster-randomized controlled trial will be conducted randomizing approximately 28 schools (clusters) with a total of 84 teachers/classrooms into either receiving training and supervision in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ON SCHOOL LEVEL:
- The school uses the general study plan (i.e. the school is not only working with students with special needs)
- There is at least one teacher that is willing to participate, signs the study consent, and will be able to start the implementation in his/her class at the earliest in the second semester in the first grade or at the latest the first semester in the third grade.
- The principal has signed an agreement to participate in the project, to allow some time for measurements to be administrated, aid in delivering information to the parents, and that the school are responsible for implementing the methods within their regular operation (given that supervision is provided by the research team)
Exclusion
- Another method that specifically aims to improve study and classroom environment is being implemented
- Another method that is expected to be time and energy consuming for teachers is being implemented during the same period
- ON TEACHER LEVEL:
- Inclusion criteria:
- The teacher mentors a class of 1st or 2nd graders following the general study plan (ready to implement the program no later than the first semester of the 3rd grade) and deems the class suitable for inclusion in the study
- The teacher has signed the informed consent
- Exclusion criteria:
- The teacher has expressed plans to terminate their employment during the upcoming two years
- A major change in the composition of the class is planned during the upcoming year.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 21 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 15 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
2184 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05407623
Start Date
April 21 2021
End Date
June 15 2027
Last Update
April 11 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Several Schools in Sweden will be recruited, although as participants and not independent sites
Stockholm, Sweden