Effects of alcohol on bystander intervention in sexual violence scenarios
Biphasic Effects of Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Bystander Intervention for Sexual Violence
This study tests how drinking alcohol affects young adults' willingness to step in during sexual violence situations, looking at differences based on gender and their attitudes towards helping others.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Georgia State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05701865 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This experimental study investigates how alcohol intoxication, gender, and bystander attitudes affect the willingness to intervene in sexual violence situations among young adults aged 21 to 30. Participants will be randomly assigned to consume either an alcoholic beverage or a control beverage, and their responses will be assessed in simulated risky scenarios. The study aims to determine if alcohol has a differential impact on intervention barriers based on gender and pre-existing prosocial attitudes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 21 to 30 who have consumed significant amounts of alcohol in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients currently in recovery for alcohol or substance use disorders, or those with medical contraindications to alcohol consumption, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how alcohol influences bystander behavior, potentially leading to improved intervention strategies in sexual violence prevention.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on alcohol's effects on behavior, this specific focus on bystander intervention in sexual violence scenarios is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 21 and 30 * Report that on at least 3 days in the past year they have consumed an alcohol quantity on a single occasion that was equal or greater to the dose administered in the lab Exclusion Criteria: * Currently seeking treatment or in recovery for an alcohol or substance use disorder * A medical condition or medication use in which alcohol consumption is medically contraindicated * Pregnant, nursing, or has engaged in sexual intercourse without effective contraception in the past two weeks * If the participant is less than six feet tall and weighs over 250 pounds or is over six feet tall and weighs over 300 pounds
Where this trial is running
Atlanta, Georgia
- Georgia State University — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ruschelle M Leone, PhD — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Ruschelle M Leone, PhD
- Email: rleone1@gsu.edu
- Phone: 4044131537
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.