Injury prevention program for kindergarten and first grade students

Introducing A Replicable Model For Injury Prevention Education In Kindergarten And First Grade Students

NA · Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, New York · NCT05944315

This study is testing a fun program that teaches kindergarten and first grade kids about safety and injury prevention by using teddy bears to see if it helps them understand how to stay safe better than regular lessons.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages5 Years to 7 Years
SexAll
SponsorGood Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, New York (other)
Locations1 site (West Islip, New York)
Trial IDNCT05944315 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The Teddy Bear Injury Clinic (TBIC) is an innovative educational intervention designed to teach injury prevention to kindergarten and first grade students aged 5-7 years. This 40-minute program includes classroom teaching on safety topics followed by role-play where students care for their teddy bears, reinforcing the safety messages learned. The study will initially collect qualitative data to assess the program's effectiveness, followed by a randomized controlled trial comparing the TBIC group to a control group receiving non-trauma related education. Statistical analysis will evaluate the impact of the TBIC on students' understanding of injury prevention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are kindergarten and first grade students within the catchment area of the hospital.

Not a fit: Students who do not provide consent or assent for participation will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance injury prevention knowledge among young children, potentially reducing trauma injuries.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting K-1 students with an injury prevention model, similar educational interventions have shown promise in other age groups.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* K-1 elementary school students in the catchment area of the hospital for educational sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

* No consent/assent for study

Where this trial is running

West Islip, New York

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Trauma Injury, Child Behavior, injury prevention, education model, elementary school children

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.