Improving school programs to prevent drug use among youth.

Enhancing the Impact of Evidence-Based Prevention for Youth: The Rapid Adaption to Prevent Drug Use (RAPD) Implementation Strategy

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10887425

This study is all about helping schools create better programs to prevent drug use among teens, especially after the challenges brought on by COVID-19, by finding quick and effective ways for teachers to adapt proven strategies while keeping costs manageable for all schools.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorWAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (DETROIT, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10887425 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing school-based programs that prevent drug use among adolescents, particularly in response to emerging drug trends exacerbated by COVID-19. It aims to develop a Rapid Adaptation to Prevent Drug use (RAPD) strategy that helps schools quickly implement evidence-based interventions. The approach involves a reflective process called After Action Review (AAR) to identify gaps and best practices, ensuring that teachers are supported in adapting these programs effectively. The research also includes a cost analysis to ensure that the strategies are sustainable and equitable, especially in low-resource schools.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents attending schools that implement evidence-based drug prevention programs.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include those not enrolled in school or those in regions without access to the targeted prevention programs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and responsive drug prevention programs in schools, ultimately reducing drug use among youth.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing evidence-based interventions in school settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.

Where this research is happening

DETROIT, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019

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