Personalized program to prevent risky drinking and sexual assault on college campuses
Personalized Integrated Alcohol and Sexual Assault Prevention among College Students
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11098525
A short online program gives college students personalized feedback to reduce risky drinking and lower the chance of sexual assault, with an optional 6‑month booster.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11098525 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would access a brief, web-based program called Positive Change that provides tailored advice on alcohol use and preventing violence using social norms and personalized feedback. In a randomized trial, some students receive the basic program and others receive the program plus a 6‑month booster to see which approach keeps benefits longer. The program was pilot-tested for ease of use and early benefit and is designed to work on phones or computers. Researchers will follow participants over time to compare short- and long-term changes in drinking and experiences of violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are current college students who drink alcohol and want to reduce risky drinking or who are concerned about sexual assault risk.
Not a fit: Students who do not drink, are not enrolled in college, or who need intensive clinical treatment for alcohol use disorder or trauma may not benefit from this brief web program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower harmful drinking and reduce incidents of sexual assault among college students.
How similar studies have performed: A prior pilot randomized trial showed usability, feasibility, and preliminary benefit, but a larger trial is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GILMORE, AMANDA KATHERINE — GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GILMORE, AMANDA KATHERINE
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 below.