Taabo Tutoring Study (NCT07486778) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Taabo Tutoring Study
Côte d’Ivoire1,000 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
Secondary school completion rates remain low in many low- and middle-income countries, including Côte d'Ivoire. Limited progression through lower secondary education may affect future educational and employment opportunities. In rural areas, pass rates on the Grade 10 national examination are modest, and some students leave school before completing lower secondary education. This study will evaluate whether tutoring improves academic outcomes and school continuation in the Taabo region of Côte d'Ivoire.
Approximately 1,000 adolescents will participate in two related substudies. The first substudy will include 500 Grade 10 students identified by schools as being at risk of not passing the national examination. The second substudy will include 500 adolescents who previously attended Grades 7-9 but are not currently enrolled in school. Within each substudy, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: peer tutoring, teacher tutoring, or no additional tutoring (control group).
Students assigned to tutoring may receive up to 15 sessions over approximately 6 to 8 months. Tutoring sessions will focus on reviewing core curriculum content, preparing for examinations, and strengthening academic skills.
The primary outcomes are (1) passing the Grade 10 national examination and (2) enrollment in lower secondary school in the following academic year. Secondary outcomes include grade progression, study time, academic confidence, cost-effectiveness of the tutoring models, academic and well-being outcomes among peer tutors, and other longer-term outcomes (educational attainment, early family formation, mental health).
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria (Substudy 1)
* Enrolled in Grade 10 (troisième) during the 2025/26 school year in one of the 25 participating lower secondary schools.
* Identified by school principals as weak performers at high risk of failing the final grade 10 exam (based on exam scores, teacher assessments, or internal academic performance indicators).
* Males or females, aged 12 years or older at enrollment.
* Residing in the Taabo HDSS catchment area.
* Able to participate in small-group tutoring sessions.
* Parent or guardian provides written informed consent for minors; student provides written assent.
Inclusion Criteria (Substudy 2)
* Attended Grades 7-9 (6e, 5e, or 4e) during the 2025/26 academic year.
* Did not re-enroll in any lower secondary school at the start of the 2026/27 academic year, verified through school records and home visits.
* Males or females aged 12 years or older at enrollment.
* Residing in the Taabo HDSS catchment area.
* Able to participate in tutoring sessions organized after recruitment.
* Parent or legal guardian provides written informed consent for minors; student provides written assent.
Exclusion Criteria (both substudies)
* Individuals with severe cognitive or physical disabilities that would prevent meaningful participation in tutoring, based on information from parents, principals, and teachers.
* Adolescents or families planning to move out of the study area during the intervention period.
* For Substudy 2 only: adolescents who have already …
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Proportion of participants passing the Grade 10 national examination (Substudy 1)
Timeframe: Up to 12 months after enrollment
2
Proportion of participants enrolled in lower secondary school in the following academic year (Substudy 2)