Earth of Joy: a classroom program to boost well‑being and empathy
Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of the Earth of Joy Educational Kit on Children's Well-being and Empathy at School
Run by Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France · NCT07734324 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A classroom program called Earth of Joy is being tested with 7–11 year olds to see if it improves well-being and empathy compared with usual lessons.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Neuilly-sur-Marne) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 16, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07734324 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are teachers of Grade 4 (or mixed Grade 3/4 or 4/5) with students aged 7–11 who can read French and have parental/child consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Children whose classrooms do not receive the Earth of Joy program or who do not complete assessments may not experience the benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter observational study compares a class that uses the Earth of Joy educational kit to classes that continue with standard lessons. Involving 58 classes and volunteer teachers who have not used Earth of Joy before, the study randomizes classes to receive the new program or not. Assessments are collected before and after the intervention using self-reported questionnaires completed by children. The trial focuses on school well-being, empathy, and related climate factors within the classroom. Results will indicate whether Earth of Joy can positively affect students’ classroom experience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, Earth of Joy could improve students’ well-being and empathy in school.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in classroom settings have shown benefits from empathy- and well-being–focused curricula, supporting further evaluation of this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer teachers who have not yet experienced Earth of Joy in the classroom * Teachers of students in Grade 4. Mixed-grade classrooms are also eligible, including Grade 3/4 and Grade 4/5 combinations * Children aged between 7 and 11 * Children able to read French Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal of parents or child
Where it's running
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Eps Ville Evrard
Neuilly-sur-Marne, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: virginie MOULIER, PHD — Eps Ville Evrard
- Study coordinator: Rusheenthira THAVASEELAN, MSC
- Email: trusheenthira@gmail.com
- Phone: 0652546453
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.