RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07515742

Empowering Youth With School Discipline Referrals as Peer Coaches

Sponsor

University of Southern California

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Mar 24, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Disruptive Behavior

Summary

The study will examine the effects of Peer Coach Training (PCT), a strengths-based behavioral intervention for discipline-referred middle-school youth who might benefit when trained to act as change agents for their peers. Successful completion of this study will provide support for implementing PCT in school communities to empower youth in prosocial peer engagement.

Eligibility

Min Age: 10 YearsMax Age: 15 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Delayed control and a behavioral approach called Peer Coach Training (PCT) for people with disruptive behavior. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 10 Years to 15 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPeer Coach Training (PCT)

Six to seven session strengths-based behavioral intervention focusing on skills development and help-giving practices

BEHAVIORALDelayed control

Services offered by middle schools for students according to their standard practice of care. These youth will then receive PCT after completion of follow-up assessments.