Sexual HarassmentNCT04003675
Sexual Harassment Within and Outside Sports
An observational study of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse, run by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences at 1 site in Norway.
Trial summary
This study examines sexual harassment and abuse in and outside sports among adolescent elite athlete boys and girls, adolescent control students, trainers and leaders at elite sport high schools and regular high schools in Norway. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Psychological Distress
- How many people
- 1,250 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNorway
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2019to 12 Oct 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Students: Students in 2nd grade at public and private elite sport high schools in Norway, and a corresponding number of reference students in 2nd grade at representative regular high schools (no sport specialization) in the counties Viken and Oslo in Norway. Trainers and leaders: All administrative responsible employees (principles/inspectors) at public and private elite sport high schools and regular high schools, in addition to trainers at elite sport high schools with more than 20 % employment status.
Who may be able to join
- Over 16 years of age
- Students in 2nd grade elite sport high schools in Norway
- Students in 2nd grade at regular high schools (no specialization) in Viken and Oslo in Norway
- Trainers with more than 20 percent employment status at elite sport highs schools
- Leaders/principles at the attending elite sport- and regular high schools
Who cannot join
- Students under 16 years of age
- Trainers with less than 20 percent employment status
- Students/trainers not understanding written Norwegian language
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Sexual Harassment Among Students at Elite Sport High Schools and Regular High Schools in Norway
This study examines sexual harassment and abuse in and outside sports among adolescent elite athlete boys and girls, adolescent control students, trainers and leaders at elite sport high schools and regular high schools in Norway.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence and outcome of sexual harassment within and outside sports, including who the perpetrators are, the association between experienced sexual harassment and psychological health, knowledge of report mechanisms and emergency plans, and the participants suggestions for preventive strategies. The knowledge from this study will be a good basis to establish and implement prevention strategies and educational programs in the future.
Students, trainers (with more than 20 % employment status) and leaders at elite sport high schools and regular high schools in Norway will answer a questionnaire at two measurement points. Additionally, a sample of randomly selected students who report experiences with sexual harassment, and a random sample of trainers and leaders, will be invited to participate in an individual in-depth interview. Students scoring above cut-off on the questionnaire measuring symptoms of eating disorders (EDE-q) will be invited to a separate diagnostic interview (EDE).
A group of students will also participate in a test-retest examination of the reliability of the questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Psychological Distress, Prevention
- Medical subject headings
- Sexual Harassment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent elite athletes | Adolescent boys and girls elite athletes over 16 years of age studying at elite sport high schools in Norway. | |
| Adolescent controls | Adolescent boys and girls over 16 years of age studying at regular high schools in Norway. | |
| Trainers and leaders | Trainers (with more than 20 percent employment status) at elite sport high schools, and leaders/principals at elite sport high schools and regular high schools. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sexual harassment
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer a self-reported questionnaire regarding prevalence of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
Measured: Baseline
Sexual harassment
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer a self-reported questionnaire regarding prevalence of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
Measured: 1 year after baseline
Sexual harassment
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer a self-reported questionnaire regarding prevalence of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
Measured: Two weeks (test-retest)
Secondary outcomes (18)
Symptoms of eating disorders
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire-6". The questionnaire consists of 28 items measuring symptoms and severity of eating disorders.
Measured: Baseline
Symptoms of eating disorders
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire-6". The questionnaire consists of 28 items measuring symptoms and severity of eating disorders.
Measured: 1 year after baseline
Symptoms of eating disorders
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire-6". The questionnaire consists of 28 items measuring symptoms and severity of eating disorders.
Measured: Two weeks (test-retest)
Health related quality of life
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer two questions from the self-reported questionnaire "The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument" (WHOQOL-BREF). The items measure overall perception of quality of life and overall satisfaction with own health during the last two weeks on a 5-point Likert-scale ranging from very poor/very dissatisfied to very good/very satisfied.
Measured: Baseline
Health related quality of life
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer two questions from the self-reported questionnaire "The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument" (WHOQOL-BREF). The items measure overall perception of quality of life and overall satisfaction with own health during the last two weeks on a 5-point Likert-scale ranging from very poor/very dissatisfied to very good/very satisfied.
Measured: 1 year after baseline
Health related quality of life
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer two questions from the self-reported questionnaire "The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument" (WHOQOL-BREF). The items measure overall perception of quality of life and overall satisfaction with own health during the last two weeks on a 5-point Likert-scale ranging from very poor/very dissatisfied to very good/very satisfied.
Measured: Two weeks (test-retest)
Resilience
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "The Resilience Scale for Adolescents (READ)" measuring their ability to handle stress and negative life events. The participants are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree to 28 items using a 5-point Likert scale.
Measured: Baseline
Resilience
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "The Resilience Scale for Adolescents (READ)" measuring their ability to handle stress and negative life events. The participants are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree to 28 items using a 5-point Likert scale.
Measured: 1 year after baseline
Resilience
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "The Resilience Scale for Adolescents (READ)" measuring their ability to handle stress and negative life events. The participants are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree to 28 items using a 5-point Likert scale.
Measured: Two weeks (test-retest)
Self-esteem
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Rosenberg self-esteem scale" (RSES) consisting of 10 items measuring global self-esteem related to overall feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance. The participants are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree to the items using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
Measured: Baseline
Self-esteem
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Rosenberg self-esteem scale" (RSES) consisting of 10 items measuring global self-esteem related to overall feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance. The participants are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree to the items using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
Measured: 1 year after baseline
Self-esteem
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Rosenberg self-esteem scale" (RSES) consisting of 10 items measuring global self-esteem related to overall feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance. The participants are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree to the items using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
Measured: Two weeks (test-retest)
Subjective health complaints
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Health Behavior in School Children" measuring how often they have experienced 8 different physical and psychological health complaints (on a five-point scale ranging from almost every day to seldom/never) during the last 6 months.
Measured: Baseline
Subjective health complaints
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Health Behavior in School Children" measuring how often they have experienced 8 different physical and psychological health complaints (on a five-point scale ranging from almost every day to seldom/never) during the last 6 months.
Measured: 1 year after baseline
Subjective health complaints
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer the self-reported questionnaire "Health Behavior in School Children" measuring how often they have experienced 8 different physical and psychological health complaints (on a five-point scale ranging from almost every day to seldom/never) during the last 6 months.
Measured: Two weeks (test-retest)
Sexual harassment experiences from trainers
Trainers and leaders will answer a questionnaire regarding their experiences with incidents of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
Measured: Baseline
Sexual harassment interview
In-depth interviews with students, trainers and leaders about their experiences with sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment in the future.
Measured: Baseline
Eating disorder examination (EDE) interview
Students scoring above cut-off on the questionnaire EDE-q at the 1-year follow up questionnaire will be invited to a diagnostic interview (EDE) measuring eating disorder psychopathology/diagnosis.
Measured: Following the 1 year-follow up questionnaire
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jul 2019
- Study start1 Oct 2019
- Primary completion12 Oct 2021
- Study completion12 Oct 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sexual HarassmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 1,250 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Norwegian Women´s Public Health Association, Norwegian Extra Foundation for Health and Rehabilitation, University of Agder, University of Toronto, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Professor Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
- Investigators
- Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, PhD, Study chair, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04003675
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2019/FO244849
- Status last verified
- Nov 2021
- First submitted
- 27 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Sundgot-Borgen C, Sundgot-Borgen J, Solvberg N, Torstveit MK, Mountjoy M, Mathisen TF. Factors predicting disordered eating and the prevalence of eating disorders in adolescent elite athletes, trained athletes and a reference group: a prospective controlled two-step study. Br J Sports Med. 2025 Jul 17;59(15):1043-1054. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108808.
PubMed 40097165
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Sexual Harassment Among Students at Elite Sport High Schools and Regular High Schools in Norway
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04003675
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2019/FO244849
- Conditions
- Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Psychological Distress, Prevention
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,250 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Norwegian Women´s Public Health Association, Norwegian Extra Foundation for Health and Rehabilitation, University of Agder, University of Toronto, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Oct 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Jul 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study examines sexual harassment and abuse in and outside sports among adolescent elite athlete boys and girls, adolescent control students, trainers and leaders at elite sport high schools and regular high schools in Norway.
Detailed description
The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence and outcome of sexual harassment within and outside sports, including who the perpetrators are, the association between experienced sexual harassment and psychological health, knowledge of report mechanisms and emergency plans, and the participants suggestions for preventive strategies. The knowledge from this study will be a good basis to establish and implement prevention strategies and educational programs in the future.
Students, trainers (with more than 20 % employment status) and leaders at elite sport high schools and regular high schools in Norway will answer a questionnaire at two measurement points. Additionally, a sample of randomly selected students who report experiences with sexual harassment, and a random sample of trainers and leaders, will be invited to participate in an individual in-depth interview. Students scoring above cut-off on the questionnaire measuring symptoms of eating disorders (EDE-q) will be invited to a separate diagnostic interview (EDE).
A group of students will also participate in a test-retest examination of the reliability of the questionnaire.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent elite athletes | – | –Adolescent boys and girls elite athletes over 16 years of age studying at elite sport high schools in Norway. |
| Adolescent controls | – | –Adolescent boys and girls over 16 years of age studying at regular high schools in Norway. |
| Trainers and leaders | – | –Trainers (with more than 20 percent employment status) at elite sport high schools, and leaders/principals at elite sport high schools and regular high schools. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Students: Students in 2nd grade at public and private elite sport high schools in Norway, and a corresponding number of reference students in 2nd grade at representative regular high schools (no sport specialization) in the counties Viken and Oslo in Norway. Trainers and leaders: All administrative responsible employees (principles/inspectors) at public and private elite sport high schools and regular high schools, in addition to trainers at elite sport high schools with more than 20 % employment status.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Over 16 years of age
- Students in 2nd grade elite sport high schools in Norway
- Students in 2nd grade at regular high schools (no specialization) in Viken and Oslo in Norway
- Trainers with more than 20 percent employment status at elite sport highs schools
- Leaders/principles at the attending elite sport- and regular high schools
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Students under 16 years of age
- Trainers with less than 20 percent employment status
- Students/trainers not understanding written Norwegian language
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Sexual harassment
Time frame: Baseline
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer a self-reported questionnaire regarding prevalence of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment
Time frame: 1 year after baseline
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer a self-reported questionnaire regarding prevalence of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment
Time frame: Two weeks (test-retest)
Adolescent elite athletes and controls will answer a self-reported questionnaire regarding prevalence of sexual harassment, awareness of reporting mechanisms and emergency plans, suggestions for how to prevent sexual harassment.
18 secondary outcomes
Symptoms of eating disorders
Time frame: Baseline
Symptoms of eating disorders
Time frame: 1 year after baseline
Symptoms of eating disorders
Time frame: Two weeks (test-retest)
Health related quality of life
Time frame: Baseline
Health related quality of life
Time frame: 1 year after baseline
Health related quality of life
Time frame: Two weeks (test-retest)
Resilience
Time frame: Baseline
Resilience
Time frame: 1 year after baseline
Resilience
Time frame: Two weeks (test-retest)
Self-esteem
Time frame: Baseline
Self-esteem
Time frame: 1 year after baseline
Self-esteem
Time frame: Two weeks (test-retest)
Subjective health complaints
Time frame: Baseline
Subjective health complaints
Time frame: 1 year after baseline
Subjective health complaints
Time frame: Two weeks (test-retest)
Sexual harassment experiences from trainers
Time frame: Baseline
Sexual harassment interview
Time frame: Baseline
Eating disorder examination (EDE) interview
Time frame: Following the 1 year-follow up questionnaire
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Nov 2021.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40097165Sundgot-Borgen C, Sundgot-Borgen J, Solvberg N, Torstveit MK, Mountjoy M, Mathisen TF. Factors predicting disordered eating and the prevalence of eating disorders in adolescent elite athletes, trained athletes and a reference group: a prospective controlled two-step study. Br J Sports Med. 2025 Jul 17;59(15):1043-1054. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108808.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, PhD study chair
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse, run by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences at 1 site in Norway.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Norway. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Sexual harassment (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04003675, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2021.