Program to support students with involved families and teachers
Efficacy of the Students With Involved Families and Teachers (SWIFT) Program for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
This study is testing a program to see if it can help middle school students with emotional or behavioral challenges improve their social skills and behavior while also getting their families more involved in their education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 320 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oregon Social Learning Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT05890456 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWIFT Program in enhancing students' prosocial skills, emotional regulation, and behavior management while fostering better communication between home and school. The program targets middle school students receiving special education services for emotional or behavioral disorders, focusing on those transitioning between school settings. The study will involve approximately 320 students across ten school districts in Lane County, Oregon, where interventions will be compared to standard services. The goal is to improve both academic success and parental involvement in education.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are middle school students in grades 5 through 8 who are eligible for or at risk of special education services for emotional or behavioral disorders.
Not a fit: Students receiving intensive support from local community mental health agencies or those with impairments that limit participation may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance emotional and behavioral regulation in students, leading to better academic outcomes and stronger family-school partnerships.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar interventions aimed at improving emotional regulation and academic success in students with behavioral challenges.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students in grades 5 through 8 * In school districts in the the Lane Education Service District * Eligible for or at risk of eligibility for special education services for emotional or behavior disorders * Transitioning or at risk of transitioning between school settings or placements * English or Spanish speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Students receiving intensive family and school support services from local community mental health agencies * Students with a hearing or vision impairment that would limit participation in the program components or the assessment protocol.
Where this trial is running
Eugene, Oregon
- Oregon Social Learning Center — Eugene, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rohanna Buchanan, PhD — Oregon Social Learning Center
- Study coordinator: Abby Murphy
- Email: abbym@oslc.org
- Phone: 541-485-2711
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.