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Preventing Substance Use Among Adolescents: A Community-based Study in Schools

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Community-based Peer-led Intervention (CPLI) in preventing Substance use among Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial within School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/083912
Enrollment
5400
Registered
2025-04-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Behavioral education: Intervation for the one year, Duration is two year Control Intervention1: No behavioral education: Duration: 2 years

Sponsors

ICMR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents enrolled in participating schools able to provide assent (with parental/guardian consent) and willing to participate in the intervention and follow-up assessments

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive or physical impairments hindering participation. Adolescents already enrolled in specialized substance use treatment programs. Inability to obtain informed consent/assent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcomes include assessing the risk perception of substance use, measuring substance use frequency both pre- and post-intervention, and evaluating attitudes toward substance use prevention. These outcomes will provide insights into the direct impact of the intervention on adolescents awareness and behaviors related to substance use.Timepoint: At Baseline, 6, 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary outcomes focus on the broader implications of the intervention, including observed behavioral changes related to substance use, levels of community and parental engagement, and the feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability of the intervention over time. These outcomes are critical for understanding the long-term effectiveness and scalability of the program.Timepoint: 12 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr U Venkatesh

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur

venkateshu.aiims@gmail.com7379399332

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026