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Link for Schools: an Evaluation of a Tiered Staff Training Program and Student Intervention to Prevent Violence
NCT05196893 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The University of Iowa in collaboration with the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) conducted an effectiveness study to test a theory-based system, called Link, that trained school staff to provide a sustainable infrastructure of support for youth at-risk of violence. Our purpose was to prevent and intervene in violence that impacts students, and to adopt cost-effective school-based violence prevention strategies. The research team conducted a randomized intervention trial with three "clusters" of within the CRCSD using the procedures described in the following paragraph. Each cluster consisted of a middle school and three "feeder" elementary schools. Implementation of the program began in Fall 2017 at Cluster 1, Fall 2018 at Cluster 2, and Cluster 3 remained a control site and received no intervention. Program Implementation, by Cluster: A series of videos were produced by the University of Iowa team in conjunction with the CRCSD, and were offered as a training opportunity to school staff. The series of video trainings include: Trauma Informed Care (TIC) video to be viewed by all staff; and a Link Program training video for select staff. TIC video instructions was required of all staff during a workshop session. Participants were invited to complete a post-training evaluation survey following the viewing of the TIC video, for research. Concurrent with the delivery of the Trauma Informed Care video training, select staff were identified by the CRCSD research team to become Link interventionists, by participating in specialized training of the Link system using the Link Program video and in-person trainings. These interventionists had a dual role as a study participant and as a member of the research team. These interventionists were provided 4 in-person trainings throughout the school year that included training in child assent procedures, and Link Program training. These interventionists were invited to complete pre/post evaluation surveys at each
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Link Intervention
Study Locations (3)
Iowa
- Cedar Rapids Community School District — Cedar Rapids
- University of Iowa — Iowa City
Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 863 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-06-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05196893
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05196893 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 863 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Karen Heimer, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Risk Reduction Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Link Intervention is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05196893 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Iowa, Minnesota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05196893 about?
NCT05196893 is a clinical study titled "Link for Schools: an Evaluation of a Tiered Staff Training Program and Student Intervention to Prevent Violence". The University of Iowa in collaboration with the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) conducted an effectiveness study to test a theory-based system, called Link, that trained school staff to provide a sustainable infrastructure of support for youth at-risk of violence. Our purpose was to ...
What is the current status of trial NCT05196893?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 863 participants. The study started on 2017-08-01. Estimated completion is 2021-06-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05196893 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Risk Reduction Behavior. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05196893?
The interventions under investigation include: Link Intervention (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05196893?
This trial is sponsored by Karen Heimer, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05196893 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Iowa, Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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