Study Title: Support Groups - a model for social inclusion and reduction of bullying in school Study Design: Cluster Randomized Controlled trial (CRCT) Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a support group intervention using a solution-focused approach among school children in 5th-7th grade in southeastern Norway Intervention: Peer support groups with a solution-focused approach Study Population: School Children
Age range
10 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Bullying- change from baseline in bullying using the Olweus questionnaire at end of intervention, 3 months and 6 months after end of intervention on individual level at intervention schools.
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6, Week 18 and Week 32
Mental health- change from baseline in mental health using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ), at end of intervention, 3 months and 6 months after end of intervention on individual level at intervention schools.
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6, Week 18 and Week 32
Self-efficacy-change from baseline in self-efficacy using the General self-efficacy scale, at end of intervention, 3 months and 6 months after end of intervention on individual level at intervention schools.
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6, Week 18 and Week 32
Quality of life-change from baseline in quality of life using the Kidscreen -10, 4 months after baseline, end of intervention and 6 months after end of intervention in both intervention and control schools in 5th to 7th grade on class level.
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 17, Week 30 and Week 56
Class environment- change from baseline using the Norwegian student survey (Elevundersøkelsen), 4 months, end of intervention and 6 months after end of intervention in both intervention and control schools in 5th to 7th grade on class level.
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 17, Week 30 and Week 56