Evaluation of In:tuition- life-skills based interactive teaching resource for primary and secondary schools (study 2 12- and 13-year-old children)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN71372913 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN71372913 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | NFER2 |
- Submission date
- 21/05/2013
- Registration date
- 29/07/2013
- Last edited
- 24/01/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
In:tuition is a life-skills education programme which aims to build young peoples confidence, personal and social skills, helping them to explore how they make decisions so they can understand what might influence them. One of its ultimate aims is to reduce alcohol misuse but its focus is wider, addressing a range of relevant personal needs in an age-sensitive way.
Who can participate?
Students aged 11 and 12 years in year 7 of secondary school
What does the study involve?
In:tuition is being trialled in secondary schools. We ask year 7 children a series of questions in the summer term 2013. They are then randomly allocated either to receive In:tuition or their normal Personal, Social and Health Education provision during the autumn term 2013 and spring term 2014 i.e. when they are in year 8. In summer 2014, they are asked the same questions to determine whether In:tuition has worked.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The programme may improve young peoples confidence, personal and social skills.
Where is the study run from?
The study is being run by National Foundation for Educational Research, Slough, UK.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study started in January 2013 and will run until September 2014.
Who is funding the study?
Alcohol Research UK
Who is the main contact?
Dr Ben Styles
b.styles@nfer.ac.uk
Contact information
Scientific
National Foundation for Educational Research
The Mere
Upton Park
Slough
SL1 2DQ
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1753 637386 |
|---|---|
| b.styles@nfer.ac.uk |
Study information
| Study design | Cluster randomised trial with baseline and follow-up questionnaires. |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Quality of life |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet |
| Scientific title | Cluster randomised trial of life-skills programme to reduce alcohol misuse amongst 12- and 13-year-old children |
| Study acronym | INTU2 |
| Study hypothesis | The use of the In:tuition teaching resource reduces the frequency of drinking among 12- and 13-year-olds |
| Ethics approval(s) | National Foundation for Educational Research Code of Practice Committee 9th May 2013. |
| Condition | Alcohol misuse |
| Intervention | In:tuition is a free life-skills based interactive teaching resource for primary and secondary schools developed by alcohol education charity Drinkaware. Duration of intervention: 12 weeks of one lesson per week. Participants are randomised into two groups: 1. The experimental group will consist of 2000 pupils across 40 schools who shall receive the In:tuition programme over 12 weeks; one lesson per week. 2. The control group will consist of 2000 pupils across 40 schools who shall receive their normal Personal, Social and Health education. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | 1. Frequency of drinking (once a month or more) All outcomes are measured once at baseline (June 2013) and once a follow-up (May 2014) |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Onset of drinking 2. Knowledge of health effects of alcohol 3. Resistance skills (confidence to manage peer pressure) 4. Decision-making skills 5. Understanding of social norms relating to alcohol |
| Overall study start date | 17/01/2013 |
| Overall study end date | 30/09/2014 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Other |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 4000 students across 80 secondary schools. |
| Participant inclusion criteria | Students in year 7 of secondary school i.e. aged 11 and 12 |
| Participant exclusion criteria | Parental opt-out |
| Recruitment start date | 17/01/2013 |
| Recruitment end date | 30/09/2014 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
SL1 2DQ
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Charity
4th Floor
17-23 Willow House
London
SW1P 1JH
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)20 7821 7880 |
|---|---|
| jamesnicholls@alcoholresearchuk.org | |
| Website | http://alcoholresearchuk.org/ |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/00dpq7q77 |
Funders
Funder type
Charity
Private sector organisation / Other non-profit organizations
- Location
- United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funder report results | results | 01/02/2015 | 24/01/2019 | No | No |
Editorial Notes
24/01/2019: Publication reference added
18/01/2017: No publications found in PubMed, verifying study status with principal investigator.
