Can a 7th grade class stop dating violence before it starts?
NCT ID NCT02909673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a program called Fourth R in 24 middle schools to see if it could prevent teen dating violence. Over 3,000 7th graders took part, with some schools using the program and others not. Researchers measured whether students in the program were less likely to commit physical dating violence, use alcohol or marijuana, or get into fights.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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3,028 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2018
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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11 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Attending 7th grade health class in Houston area middle schools Exclusion Criteria: * n/a
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fort Bend Independent School District
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States
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Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas, 77092, United States
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