School equity program aims to curb youth violence and suicide
NCT ID NCT05639426
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether training teachers in culturally responsive practices can reduce violence and suicide risk among African American youth. Over 1,600 students and teachers from multiple schools will participate. The program includes workshops for teachers on reducing bias and creating inclusive classrooms, and researchers will track changes in student behavior and well-being over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Culturally Responsive Practices training for teachers
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a proven way to reduce youth violence and suicide risk by making schools more equitable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large community-level study, not a controlled drug trial. Results may vary by school and it's unclear if the training alone will produce lasting change.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 1,672 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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10 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth will be eligible for the study if they attend a participating school, are capable of providing assent, and are able to understand spoken or written English. * School personnel will be eligible if they are currently employed at a participating school. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give assent or consent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States
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