ConnectEd: A Randomized Controlled Trial Connecting Through Educational Training

NCT02786472 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CDC R01CE 2690.1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 3,178
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized intervention pilot is to evaluate the relative efficacy of bystander training elements (delivery mode and integration of substance abuse prevention) among cohorts of incoming undergraduates at the University of Kentucky, a nationally recognized leader in addressing sexual violence through bystander intervention programming. Consenting students will be randomized to one of the following training conditions:

1. 1.In-person Green Dot Intensive Bystander-based Sexual Violence Prevention Training (GreenDot);
2. 2.In-person Green Dot Intensive Bystander Training combined with Substance Abuse Prevention Training;
3. 3.Online Bystander-based Sexual Violence Prevention Training (Haven), and;
4. 4.Online Substance Abuse Training (AlcoholEdu).

Conditions

Sexual Violence

Keywords

Bystander behaviors; Incoming students; CampusSave; Prevention; Sexual Assault; Incapacitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Number of Bystander Behaviors

  The primary outcome for this study is bystander behaviors as measured by the number of behaviors reported by students overall and by domain. Bystander behaviors are measured through reports of actual behaviors. These primary bystander behavior outcomes will be used to evaluate the relative efficacy of the intervention(s). As bystander behaviors require opportunity, these primary outcomes will be examined accounting for the presence of opportunity to bystand. The primary analysis will be the comparison of these outcomes over time using mixed models, with a particular interest on whether there is a condition by time interaction (time: baseline, 5 months post, 9 months post).

  baseline, 5 months and 9 months

• Change in Bystander Behavior Intentions Scale

  Students will report their intention to engage in bystander behaviors. The scale used to report this is a five point Likert scale. Questions include measures such as, likelihood of becoming involved based on their relation to the individual and likelihood to report based on disciplinary actions. The changes that are measured throughout the academic year will be used to report intentions in bystander behavior.

  baseline, about 5 months and 9 months

• Change in Bystander Behavior Efficacy Scale

  Students will report their self efficacy in their ability to preform bystander behaviors. The scale used to report this efficacy is a five point Likert scale. Questions include measures such as, self reported ability to recognize risky situations and reported skill set of prevention of violence behaviors. The changes that are measured throughout the academic year will be used to report efficacy in bystander behavior.

  baseline, 5 months and 9 months

• Count of Bystander Behaviors Engagement with Peers

  Students will report bystander behaviors that they participated in with their peers. These are reported using multiple choice and open ended questions to describe the event and the action taken by an individual who engaged in a bystander behavior. Questions include what bystander action was preformed, where the incident occurred, and number of times this event occurred. The number of times students indicate these behaviors will be combined across surveys.

  about 2 months, about 4 months, 5 months, about 7 months, and 9 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Acceptance of SV/DV Scale

  baseline, 5 months and 9 months

• Count of self-reported risky behaviors, sexual and alcohol related

  baseline, 5 months and 9 months

Other Outcomes (1)

• Social media and campus communications (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, myUK)

  One Academic Year (9 months)

Study Arms (4)

Haven

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Online Bystander Training or Haven provides students with definitions and statistics associated with sexual assault and relationship violence, bystander skills and strategies, and campus policies and resources. The trainings are "personalized and reflective" and incorporate the student's "unique perspectives and experiences." This 45-minute training is mandatory and students are asked to complete a follow-up survey 45-days after the training. Because this training is mandatory for all incoming students, all students are expected to have exposure to this training.

Behavioral: Online Bystander Training

AlcoholEdu

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Online Substance Abuse Training or AlcoholEdu provides confidential substance abuse education course which uses a science-based approach to educate students about alcohol and its effects. Whether the student drinks or not, the course will help them make informed decisions about alcohol and better deal with drinking behavior that may occur around them. AlcoholEdu is used by more than 500 colleges nationwide through EVERFi.

Behavioral: Online Substance Abuse Training

ConnectEd

EXPERIMENTAL

In-person Combination Training provides Green Dot Intensive Bystander Training AND Substance Abuse Prevention cross-programming to develop ConnectED. The intentional coordination between substance abuse and violence prevention programming would include in-depth information related to interpersonal violence and substance use/abuse, activities to help participants explore their connection to these issues; information and activities related to the culture of violence, drinking and drug use and how everyone has a role in impacting that culture; information about bystander behaviors and barriers to taking action when they encounter problem situations; participant self-evaluation of their own attitudes, beliefs and biases around these issues; and, in-depth skill building activities to prepare participants to safely intervene in problem situations.

Behavioral: In-Person Combination Training

GreenDot

EXPERIMENTAL

In-person Bystander Training provides Green Dot bystander intervention program (www.livethegreendot.com) seeks to empower potential bystanders (students) to actively engage their peers in violence prevention. Intensive bystander training involves interactive, skill development with role-play of bystander behaviors. This program focuses on building knowledge and skills related to interpersonal violence and being an active bystander. There is a structured curriculum for both introductory sessions and longer, skill-building sessions. While a Popular Opinion Leader strategy has been used in prior training, for this trial all incoming students randomized to this condition will be offered intensive bystander training. NOTE: Green Dot Speeches will be supplemental to Intensive Green Dot Bystander training. These speeches will continue to occur as usual. As the aim of this study is to compare bystander intensive training, we will not attempt to limit participation to Green Dot Speeches.

Behavioral: In-Person Bystander Training

Interventions

Online Bystander Training BEHAVIORAL

Large groups of 120-150 students will complete Haven training via computer; training lasts duration of the online program.

Also known as: Haven

Haven

Online Substance Abuse Training BEHAVIORAL

Large groups of 120-150 students will complete EverFi training via computer; training lasts duration of the online program.

Also known as: AlcoholEdu

AlcoholEdu

In-Person Bystander Training BEHAVIORAL

In-person training of large groups of 120-150 students; training lasts 3-4 hours

Also known as: Green Dot

GreenDot

In-Person Combination Training BEHAVIORAL

In-person training of large groups of 120-150 students; training lasts 3-4 hours

Also known as: ConnectEd

ConnectEd

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Years - 24 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Incoming University of Kentucky undergraduate students (2016, 2017)

You may not qualify if:

• Any current/non-incoming University of Kentucky student
• Any student primarily enrolled at another college or university

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Heather Bush: lead
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0082, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Convolutional Neural Networks

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neural Networks, Computer; Mathematical Concepts

Study Officials

• Heather M Bush, PhD

  University of Kentucky

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Ann L Coker, MPH, PhD

  University of Kentucky

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor, Biostatistics

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 20, 2016
• First Posted: June 1, 2016
• Study Start: May 1, 2016
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2019
• Study Completion: December 1, 2019
• Last Updated: February 24, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)