NCT00328445

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Positive Action program on reducing negative behaviors, increasing positive behaviors and improving academic achievement of elementary school students.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
2,500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2001

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2001

Completed
5.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 19, 2006

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 22, 2006

Completed
10 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

January 12, 2017

Status Verified

September 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

5.2 years

First QC Date

May 19, 2006

Last Update Submit

January 11, 2017

Conditions

CharacterViolenceSubstance UsePro-social BehaviorAcademic Achievement

Keywords

CurriculumClassroom managementSchool-wide climateParent involvement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Self-reported attitudes and behaviors

    2001-2006

  • Teacher reports of behaviors

    2001-2006

  • Parent reports of student behaviors

    2001-2006

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • School-level academic achievement test scores

    2000-2007

  • School-level reports of disciplinary referrals

    2000-2007

  • School-level reports of school quality

    2000-2007

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Business as usual

Treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

Positive Action

Behavioral: Positive Action

Interventions

Positive ActionBEHAVIORAL

See publications

Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age6 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Public elementary schools K-5 or K-6
  • All students in the study cohorts

You may not qualify if:

  • Schools performing in top 50%

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Positive Action, Inc.

Twin Falls, Idaho, 83301, United States

Location

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60607, United States

Location

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Beets MW, Flay BR, Vuchinich S, Acock AC, Li KK, Allred C. School climate and teachers' beliefs and attitudes associated with implementation of the positive action program: a diffusion of innovations model. Prev Sci. 2008 Dec;9(4):264-75. doi: 10.1007/s11121-008-0100-2. Epub 2008 Sep 9.

    PMID: 18780182BACKGROUND

  • Beets MW, Flay BR, Vuchinich S, Snyder FJ, Acock A, Li KK, Burns K, Washburn IJ, Durlak J. Use of a social and character development program to prevent substance use, violent behaviors, and sexual activity among elementary-school students in Hawaii. Am J Public Health. 2009 Aug;99(8):1438-45. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2008.142919. Epub 2009 Jun 18.

    PMID: 19542037RESULT

  • Snyder F, Flay B, Vuchinich S, Acock A, Washburn I, Beets M, Li KK. Impact of a social-emotional and character development program on school-level indicators of academic achievement, absenteeism, and disciplinary outcomes: A matched-pair, cluster randomized, controlled trial. J Res Educ Eff. 2010 Jan;3(1):26-55. doi: 10.1080/19345740903353436.

    PMID: 20414477RESULT

  • Snyder FJ, Vuchinich S, Acock A, Washburn IJ, Flay BR. Improving elementary school quality through the use of a social-emotional and character development program: a matched-pair, cluster-randomized, controlled trial in Hawai'i. J Sch Health. 2012 Jan;82(1):11-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2011.00662.x.

    PMID: 22142170RESULT

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Brian R Flay, D.Phil.

    Oregon State University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
NIH
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 19, 2006

First Posted

May 22, 2006

Study Start

April 1, 2001

Primary Completion

June 1, 2006

Study Completion

June 1, 2006

Last Updated

January 12, 2017

Record last verified: 2014-09

Locations

US(3)