A mobile app to help reduce alcohol-related sexual assault on college campuses
Official title: Expanding the uSafeUS Mobile App to Reduce Alcohol-Involved Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-10933036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new mobile app that helps college students stay safe from alcohol-related sexual assault by offering real-time tips and tools to make safer choices while they're out socializing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $260,290 |
| NIH project number | 5R34AA031379-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are college students who consume alcohol and are at risk of experiencing or witnessing sexual assault.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not involved in college campus life may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a mobile application designed to assist college students in reducing their risk of alcohol-related sexual assault in real time. The app, an expansion of the existing uSafeUS platform, will integrate evidence-based alcohol harm reduction tools and provide real-time messaging to encourage protective behaviors among students. By leveraging smartphone technology, the app aims to engage students during social situations where alcohol is present, offering features like an interactive drink tracker and safety messaging. The goal is to provide immediate support and resources to help students make safer choices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly decrease the incidence of alcohol-involved sexual assaults on college campuses.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using mobile applications for health and safety interventions, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scaglione, Nichole M — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Scaglione, Nichole M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.