Can a classroom program keep kids off drugs? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05219422

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: RAND Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a drug prevention program called Project ALERT, combined with a support tool called Getting to Outcomes, can reduce substance use among 7th and 8th graders. Researchers will track students' alcohol, cigarette, marijuana, and other drug use, as well as their beliefs and attitudes. The goal is to see if giving teachers extra training and tools helps the program work better in real schools.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Project ALERT (behavioral drug prevention program) and Getting to Outcomes (implementation support)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide schools with a proven method to reduce alcohol and drug use among middle school students.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 schools, so results may not apply broadly. The program's effectiveness depends on how well teachers deliver it.

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Conditions

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Los Angeles Unified School District
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States

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