A new program to prevent sexual violence among college students
The Efficacy of a New Sexual Violence Prevention Program with College Students: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new online program designed to help college students learn how to prevent sexual violence by encouraging them to speak up and challenge harmful beliefs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade do Porto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto) |
| Trial ID | NCT06887361 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project develops and evaluates the MOON program, which aims to prevent sexual violence among college students through a bystander approach. The program consists of five online sessions that educate participants on topics such as sexual violence, consent, and gender stereotypes, while also providing skills-training activities. Participants will engage in discussions to challenge societal beliefs that tolerate sexual violence. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design with longitudinal assessments to measure the program's efficacy over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are college students aged 18 and older who are fluent in Portuguese and enrolled in a higher education institution in Portugal.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in a Portuguese university or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of sexual violence among college students.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar bystander intervention approaches in reducing sexual violence, indicating that this method is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 18 years old or older Enrolled in a Portuguese university Fluent in Portuguese (written and spoken) \- Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Porto
- University of Porto — Porto, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bárbara Moreira, MSc
- Email: bbargemoreira@gmail.com
- Phone: 938108884
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.