Combined behavioral therapy to reduce partner violence and alcohol use in South India
Official title: A combined motivational interviewing and behavioral couples therapy intervention to reduce intimate partner violence and alcohol use in South India
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11389292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A partner-based program in South India helps couples reduce alcohol use and intimate partner violence to improve health and safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $587,135 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA029303-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11389292 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Heterosexual couples in South India where IPV and problematic alcohol use are present and where both partners can participate.
✕Less likely to help
Couples without IPV or problematic drinking, or those unable to participate in a couples-based format, may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a practical approach that combines motivational interviewing with behavioral couples therapy to address both alcohol use and intimate partner violence in a low-resource setting. The study aims to adapt and test a scalable intervention delivered in community or clinic settings, with attention to cultural relevance and ease of implementation. If successful, it could offer a feasible model to improve health and safety for families affected by HIV risk and IPV in similar contexts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce IPV and harmful drinking, improving women’s health, safety, and access to HIV-related care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests combined behavioral approaches can impact IPV and alcohol use, but scalable, low-resource implementations remain needed.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ekstrand, Maria L. — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ekstrand, Maria L.
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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.