School-based program to prevent substance abuse among adolescents

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to explore the perceptions of teachers, parents, and students regarding substance abuse prevention among adolescents. It will develop and assess the effectiveness of a bilingual, multicomponent School-based Substance Abuse Prevention Programme (SSPP) that includes psychoeducation, role-play, case-based scenarios, and storytelling. The program targets adolescents aged 13-15 years in selected public schools in Pokhara, Nepal, and seeks to enhance awareness, attitudes, peer pressure resistance, and life skills related to substance abuse prevention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents of 13-15 years age group.
* Those who are studying in selected public Schools of Pokhara, Nepal.

Exclusion Criteria:

* o Adolescents who are not willing to provide informed consent (assent) and parental consent.

  * Adolescents who do not belong to Nepal.
  * Adolescents who are absent during data collection

Where it's running

• Bal mandir Mavi and Bindobasini Ma vi
  Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal Recruiting
• Sandhya Shrestha
  Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal Enrolling by invitation
• Sandhya shrestha
  Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sandhya Shrestha — Manipal
• Study coordinator: Sandhya shrestha
• Email: sandhya.mconmpl2022@learner.manipal.edu
• Phone: 9779846038525

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.