Can Peer-Led training stop cyberbullying? new study tests it
NCT ID NCT07204730
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two methods to help male high school students in Tehran deal with cyberbullying: direct training by a psychologist and peer-led training where students taught each other. A total of 252 students from grades 9-11 took part, and their emotional intelligence and bullying roles were measured before and three months after the program. The goal was to see which approach works better and whether such programs are feasible in schools.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- social skills training (direct instruction or peer-led)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward effective school-based programs to reduce cyberbullying and improve emotional skills in teenagers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in one city, so results may not apply to other regions or genders. The training may not change real-world bullying behavior long-term.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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252 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 to 20 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male students in grades 9-11. Age between 15 and 20 years. Enrolled in one of the participating high schools in Tehran. Parental/guardian consent and student assent provided. Willingness to participate in training sessions and complete questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior participation in intensive social skills or anti-cyberbullying training programs. Diagnosed psychological disorders that would interfere with participation. Inability to attend intervention sessions or follow-up assessments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Ahvāz, Iran
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