Anti-Bullying app shows promise in school trial
NCT ID NCT05572398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile web app version of the STAC bullying intervention in 613 middle school students across four states. The app teaches students techniques to intervene when they see bullying. Researchers measured students' knowledge, confidence, and how often they used the strategies, as well as bullying victimization rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
STAC-T mobile web app (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to reduce bullying in schools.
What could go wrong
This is a completed feasibility and efficacy trial. Results may not generalize beyond the four states studied, and the app's impact on real-world bullying may be limited.
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Locations
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Boise State University
Boise, Idaho, 83725-1135, United States
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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi, 38677-1848, United States