Evaluation of In:tuition- life-skills based interactive teaching resource for primary and secondary schools (study 2 12- and 13-year-old children)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN71372913 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN71372913 |
| Protocol serial number | NFER2 |
| Sponsor | Alcohol Research UK (UK) |
| Funder | Alcohol Research UK (UK) |
- Submission date
- 21/05/2013
- Registration date
- 29/07/2013
- Last edited
- 24/01/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
In:tuition is a life-skills education programme which aims to build young peoples confidence, personal and social skills, helping them to explore how they make decisions so they can understand what might influence them. One of its ultimate aims is to reduce alcohol misuse but its focus is wider, addressing a range of relevant personal needs in an age-sensitive way.
Who can participate?
Students aged 11 and 12 years in year 7 of secondary school
What does the study involve?
In:tuition is being trialled in secondary schools. We ask year 7 children a series of questions in the summer term 2013. They are then randomly allocated either to receive In:tuition or their normal Personal, Social and Health Education provision during the autumn term 2013 and spring term 2014 i.e. when they are in year 8. In summer 2014, they are asked the same questions to determine whether In:tuition has worked.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The programme may improve young peoples confidence, personal and social skills.
Where is the study run from?
The study is being run by National Foundation for Educational Research, Slough, UK.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study started in January 2013 and will run until September 2014.
Who is funding the study?
Alcohol Research UK
Who is the main contact?
Dr Ben Styles
b.styles@nfer.ac.uk
Contact information
Scientific
National Foundation for Educational Research
The Mere
Upton Park
Slough
SL1 2DQ
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1753 637386 |
|---|---|
| b.styles@nfer.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Cluster randomised trial with baseline and follow-up questionnaires. |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Cluster randomised trial of life-skills programme to reduce alcohol misuse amongst 12- and 13-year-old children |
| Study acronym | INTU2 |
| Study objectives | The use of the In:tuition teaching resource reduces the frequency of drinking among 12- and 13-year-olds |
| Ethics approval(s) | National Foundation for Educational Research Code of Practice Committee 9th May 2013. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Alcohol misuse |
| Intervention | In:tuition is a free life-skills based interactive teaching resource for primary and secondary schools developed by alcohol education charity Drinkaware. Duration of intervention: 12 weeks of one lesson per week. Participants are randomised into two groups: 1. The experimental group will consist of 2000 pupils across 40 schools who shall receive the In:tuition programme over 12 weeks; one lesson per week. 2. The control group will consist of 2000 pupils across 40 schools who shall receive their normal Personal, Social and Health education. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Frequency of drinking (once a month or more) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Onset of drinking |
| Completion date | 30/09/2014 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Other |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 4000 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Students in year 7 of secondary school i.e. aged 11 and 12 |
| Key exclusion criteria | Parental opt-out |
| Date of first enrolment | 17/01/2013 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/09/2014 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
SL1 2DQ
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funder report results | results | 01/02/2015 | 24/01/2019 | No | No |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
24/01/2019: Publication reference added
18/01/2017: No publications found in PubMed, verifying study status with principal investigator.
