Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of the Aevidum Curriculum and Club (NCT NCT05018689)

NCT ID: NCT05018689

Last Updated: 2024-10-18

Results Overview

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Response options: 1 Not at all confident, 2-4 Moderately confident, 5-7 Extremely confident Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

2557 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

Results posted on

2024-10-18

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Overall Study
STARTED
1560
997
Overall Study
COMPLETED
392
345
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1168
652

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Evaluation of the Aevidum Curriculum and Club

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Total
n=2557 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
15.55 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.22 • n=5 Participants
15.71 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.22 • n=7 Participants
15.61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.22 • n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/gender · Male
764 Participants
n=5 Participants
447 Participants
n=7 Participants
1211 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/gender · Female
747 Participants
n=5 Participants
515 Participants
n=7 Participants
1262 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/gender · Other
49 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
81 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/gender · Missing
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/ethnicity · Non-Hispanic white
1305 Participants
n=5 Participants
886 Participants
n=7 Participants
2191 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/ethnicity · Non-Hispanic Black
35 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/ethnicity · Hispanic
148 Participants
n=5 Participants
51 Participants
n=7 Participants
199 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/ethnicity · Non-Hispanic Asian
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/ethnicity · Non-Hispanic Other
47 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
72 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/ethnicity · Missing
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Grade
9th
506 Participants
n=5 Participants
252 Participants
n=7 Participants
758 Participants
n=5 Participants
Grade
10th
398 Participants
n=5 Participants
242 Participants
n=7 Participants
640 Participants
n=5 Participants
Grade
11th
369 Participants
n=5 Participants
248 Participants
n=7 Participants
617 Participants
n=5 Participants
Grade
12th
279 Participants
n=5 Participants
253 Participants
n=7 Participants
532 Participants
n=5 Participants
Grade
Missing
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Response options: 1 Not at all confident, 2-4 Moderately confident, 5-7 Extremely confident Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (1 of 4)
How confident to identify someone showing depression?
0.33 score on a scale
Interval 0.21 to 0.45
0.29 score on a scale
Interval 0.16 to 0.42
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (1 of 4)
How confident to help a friend?
0.26 score on a scale
Interval 0.11 to 0.42
0.24 score on a scale
Interval 0.07 to 0.41

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: If your friend tells you that he/she is thinking about suicide and asks you to keep it a secret because no one else knows, what do you do? Responses are tell someone (correct) or keep it a secret (incorrect). Results provided in the outcome measure data table include odds of a correct response from pre to post test reported in each study arm as odds ratio (95% CI). Statistical analysis includes the p-value from a mixed effects logistic regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (2 of 4)
1.32 odds ratio
Interval 0.94 to 1.84
1.70 odds ratio
Interval 1.15 to 2.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) All responses in this section were true or false. The correct answer (i.e., true or false) to each items is included in the row description below. Results provided in the outcome measure data table include odds of a correct response from pre to post test reported in each study arm as odds ratio (95% CI). Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects logistic regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (3 of 4)
Depression runs in families. Answer: true
1.41 odds ratio
Interval 1.06 to 1.86
1.34 odds ratio
Interval 0.99 to 1.8
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (3 of 4)
Depression can be controlled through willpower. Answer: false
1.31 odds ratio
Interval 1.07 to 1.6
1.37 odds ratio
Interval 1.09 to 1.71
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (3 of 4)
Depression is treatable. Answer: true
1.12 odds ratio
Interval 0.86 to 1.46
1.21 odds ratio
Interval 0.89 to 1.64
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (3 of 4)
Abuse of alcohol and drugs can be a sign of depression. Answer: true
1.71 odds ratio
Interval 0.98 to 2.97
1.54 odds ratio
Interval 0.91 to 2.59
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (3 of 4)
Depression is a sign of personal weakness. Answer: false
1.49 odds ratio
Interval 1.19 to 1.85
1.37 odds ratio
Interval 1.03 to 1.82

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) The questions in this section asked students to correctly identify these symptoms of depression (dichotomous responses) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include odds of a correct response from pre to post test reported in each study arm as odds ratio (95% CI). Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects logistic regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
1.41 odds ratio
Interval 1.05 to 1.88
1.75 odds ratio
Interval 1.24 to 2.47
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Feeling angry
1.39 odds ratio
Interval 1.09 to 1.77
1.71 odds ratio
Interval 1.3 to 2.25
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Changes in sleep patterns
1.38 odds ratio
Interval 0.92 to 2.05
1.96 odds ratio
Interval 1.23 to 3.11
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Frequent unexplained aches and pains
1.91 odds ratio
Interval 1.57 to 2.34
1.71 odds ratio
Interval 1.39 to 2.1
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Feeling tired or less energetic
1.88 odds ratio
Interval 1.12 to 3.15
0.82 odds ratio
Interval 0.5 to 1.36
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Eating more than usual
1.92 odds ratio
Interval 1.52 to 2.43
1.90 odds ratio
Interval 1.45 to 2.47
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Knowledge Scores From Baseline (4 of 4)
Feeling irritable or restless
1.34 odds ratio
Interval 0.99 to 1.81
1.61 odds ratio
Interval 1.12 to 2.32

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: If you thought that you had depression, how likely is it that you would seek help from the following people or places? Response options: 1 (Not at all likely), 2 (Not too likely), 3 (Somewhat likely), 4 (Very likely) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Friend
0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.03 to 0.13
0.03 score on a scale
Interval -0.06 to 0.12
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Parent/guardian
0.0 score on a scale
Interval -0.08 to 0.09
0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.04 to 0.15
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
School counselor
0.13 score on a scale
Interval 0.03 to 0.22
0.06 score on a scale
Interval -0.04 to 0.16
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Teacher
0.11 score on a scale
Interval 0.02 to 0.2
0.15 score on a scale
Interval 0.05 to 0.24
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Mental health professional (psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker)
0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.05 to 0.14
0.09 score on a scale
Interval -0.01 to 0.19
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Doctor
0.0 score on a scale
Interval -0.09 to 0.09
-0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.15 to 0.05
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Internet/website
0.19 score on a scale
Interval 0.09 to 0.28
0.21 score on a scale
Interval 0.11 to 0.31
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Clergy, priest, rabbi, or other religious person
-0.06 score on a scale
Interval -0.14 to 0.02
0.07 score on a scale
Interval -0.02 to 0.15
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Phone helpline
0.17 score on a scale
Interval 0.08 to 0.25
0.11 score on a scale
Interval 0.02 to 0.2
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Crisis textline
0.19 score on a scale
Interval 0.1 to 0.27
0.11 score on a scale
Interval 0.02 to 0.2
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Other relative (i.e., sister, brother, aunt, uncle)
-0.03 score on a scale
Interval -0.13 to 0.06
0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.08 to 0.12
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Boyfriend or girlfriend
-0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.11 to 0.08
0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.08 to 0.12
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (1 of 3)
Coach
-0.01 score on a scale
Interval -0.09 to 0.08
0.12 score on a scale
Interval 0.02 to 0.21

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Response options yes or no, with preferred answer being "yes" for both items Results provided in the outcome measure data table include odds of a correct response from pre to post test reported in each study arm as odds ratio (95% CI). Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects logistic regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (2 of 3)
If you had depression symptoms for more than 2 weeks, would you ask for help?
1.10 odds ratio
Interval 0.91 to 1.32
0.86 odds ratio
Interval 0.71 to 1.05
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (2 of 3)
If you thought you had mental health issues, is there a trusted adult you would go to?
1.28 odds ratio
Interval 0.99 to 1.67
1.14 odds ratio
Interval 0.86 to 1.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: Do you know how to get help in your school? Response options: 1 (Not really), 2 (Sort of), 3 (Definitely) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analysis includes the p-value from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Help-seeking Intentions Scores From Baseline (3 of 3)
0.11 score on a scale
Interval 0.05 to 0.17
0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.02 to 0.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: Imagine that you recently heard about a new student at your school who has depression. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Response options: 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (neither agree nor disagree), 4 (agree), 5 (strongly agree) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
The new student is more dangerous than other students
-0.10 score on a scale
Interval -0.19 to -0.01
0.15 score on a scale
Interval 0.05 to 0.25
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
The student is to blame for his or her condition
-0.11 score on a scale
Interval -0.19 to -0.03
0.07 score on a scale
Interval -0.02 to 0.15
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
I would have sympathy for the new student
-0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.1 to 0.06
-0.08 score on a scale
Interval -0.16 to 0.01
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
The new student makes me feel scared
-0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.1 to 0.06
0.07 score on a scale
Interval -0.01 to 0.16
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
The new student makes me feel uncomfortable
0.03 score on a scale
Interval -0.05 to 0.12
0.01 score on a scale
Interval -0.08 to 0.1
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
I would help the new student even if I did not know him or her well
-0.09 score on a scale
Interval -0.17 to -0.01
-0.21 score on a scale
Interval -0.3 to -0.13
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
I would try to stay away from the new student
-0.06 score on a scale
Interval -0.14 to 0.03
0.12 score on a scale
Interval 0.03 to 0.21
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
The new student would be made fun of at my school
0.17 score on a scale
Interval 0.08 to 0.26
0.19 score on a scale
Interval 0.09 to 0.29
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
The new student would be ignored at my school
0.08 score on a scale
Interval -0.01 to 0.17
0.17 score on a scale
Interval 0.07 to 0.27
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (1 of 8)
I think other students in my school would try to help the new student
-0.13 score on a scale
Interval -0.22 to -0.04
-0.16 score on a scale
Interval -0.26 to -0.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: On a scale from 1 to 7, if you were seen going into the office of your school social worker or school psychologist, how would you feel? Response options: 1 (Not at all embarrassed), 2, 3, 4 (Moderately embarrassed), 5, 6, 7 (Extremely embarrassed) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analysis includes the p-value from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (2 of 8)
-0.16 score on a scale
Interval -0.33 to 0.02
-0.21 score on a scale
Interval -0.39 to -0.02

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: How comfortable are you talking about mental health issues with other students at your school? Response options: 1 (Not at all comfortable), 2, 3, 4 (Moderately comfortable), 5, 6, 7 (Extremely comfortable) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analysis includes the p-value from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (3 of 8)
0.36 score on a scale
Interval 0.19 to 0.53
0.15 score on a scale
Interval -0.04 to 0.33

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: What mental health issues do you think are most concerning to other students at your school? Response options: dichotomous response for each listed mental health issue in rows below Results provided in the outcome measure data table include odds of a correct response from pre to post test reported in each study arm as odds ratio (95% CI). Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects logistic regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (4 of 8)
Depression
0.98 odds ratio
Interval 0.76 to 1.28
1.00 odds ratio
Interval 0.76 to 1.32
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (4 of 8)
Anxiety
1.22 odds ratio
Interval 0.94 to 1.57
1.03 odds ratio
Interval 0.81 to 1.33
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (4 of 8)
Thoughts of suicide
1.18 odds ratio
Interval 0.95 to 1.46
1.10 odds ratio
Interval 0.85 to 1.41
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (4 of 8)
I do not think there are any mental health issues that are concerning for students
1.01 odds ratio
Interval 0.67 to 1.53
1.28 odds ratio
Interval 0.84 to 1.94
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (4 of 8)
Other
4.24 odds ratio
Interval 3.16 to 5.68
4.87 odds ratio
Interval 3.51 to 6.77

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Response options: 1 (A little), 2 (some), 3 (A lot) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (5 of 8)
How much do your teachers know about addressing student mental health needs?
0.0 score on a scale
Interval -0.06 to 0.07
0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.05 to 0.09
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (5 of 8)
How much do your school counselors know about addressing student mental health needs?
0.04 score on a scale
Interval -0.03 to 0.11
-0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.09 to 0.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: How would you like your school to show that they care about student mental health? Response options: dichotomous for each item listed below Results provided in the outcome measure data table include odds of a correct response from pre to post test reported in each study arm as odds ratio (95% CI). Statistical analyses include p-values from a mixed effects logistic regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (6 of 8)
Mental health information sheets at school
0.86 odds ratio
Interval 0.7 to 1.06
1.0 odds ratio
Interval 0.79 to 1.26
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (6 of 8)
Class activities about mental health
0.86 odds ratio
Interval 0.71 to 1.05
0.88 odds ratio
Interval 0.7 to 1.1
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (6 of 8)
Mental health information on school website
0.97 odds ratio
Interval 0.78 to 1.2
0.89 odds ratio
Interval 0.71 to 1.12
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (6 of 8)
Other
3.84 odds ratio
Interval 3.01 to 4.89
3.36 odds ratio
Interval 2.55 to 4.42

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: On average, how often do your teachers speak to you about your emotions and feelings? Response options: 1 (daily), 2 (weekly), 3 (monthly), 4 (never) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analysis includes the p-value from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (7 of 8)
-0.08 score on a scale
Interval -0.16 to 0.0
0.01 score on a scale
Interval -0.08 to 0.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline (pre-intervention) and post-study completion (an average of 9 months)

This will be assessed using the University of Michigan Depression Center (UMDC) Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment: baseline assessment (pre-intervention) at the start of the school year and post-assessment after curriculum +/- club delivery (an average of 9 months) Question: Would you like your teachers to speak to you about your emotions and feelings? Response options: 1 (yes), 2 (maybe), 3 (no) Results provided in the outcome measure data table include difference of mean score from pre to post test (95% CI) in each study arm. Statistical analysis includes the p-value from a mixed effects linear regression model.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aevidum Curriculum
n=1560 Participants
Curriculum: Aevidum has developed a 5-lesson 3-hour mental health curriculum that can be broken up and integrated into existing school health curricula. The study team in partnership with the Executive Director of Aevidum will collaborate with schools to implement the curriculum to their 9th grade students. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director.
Aevidum Curriculum + Club
n=997 Participants
Curriculum + club. Schools assigned to the curriculum plus club will also start an Aevidum club at their school. Club basic processes and ideas for events are housed on the Aevidum website. Schools will select faculty and student leaders who will participate in a kickoff web-based training at the start of the academic year. The training is led by current Aevidum student leaders at schools with successful clubs. This is a standard orientation process that Aevidum has run for many years in-person, but has been adapted to a virtual format with the COVID-19 pandemic. Aevidum curriculum: The Aevidum curriculum will be delivered to 9th grade students at participating high schools in both study arms. All school staff who plan to deliver the curriculum will participate in a web-based training workshop with the Aevidum Executive Director. Club: Schools will identify ten students interested in participating in an Aevidum club. Following training of interested students, schools are asked to commit to running two Aevidum club activities during the school year.
Change in University of Michigan Depression Center Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Assessment Perceptions of School Culture Scores From Baseline (8 of 8)
0.0 score on a scale
Interval -0.07 to 0.06
-0.04 score on a scale
Interval -0.11 to 0.02

Adverse Events

Aevidum Curriculum

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Aevidum Curriculum + Club

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Deepa Sekhar

Penn State College of Medicine

Phone: 717-531-0003

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place