Online program to help prevent sexual assault in college women
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of IDEA3 - An Evidence-based Sexual Assault Resistance Intervention for Undergraduate Women Adapted for Internet Delivery
Run by University of Maryland, College Park · NCT06058455 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether an online program that teaches college women how to resist sexual assault is more effective at preventing victimization than a shorter workshop on consent.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 17 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1920 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Maryland, College Park Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Orlando, Florida and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06058455 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are female-identifying first- and second-year university students aged 17-24 who can attend scheduled program groups.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not identify as female or are not enrolled in university during the study period may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Internet-Delivered Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (IDEA3) program in reducing sexual violence victimization among undergraduate women. Participants in the intervention group will attend four three-hour sessions focused on sexual assault resistance, while the control group will attend a one-hour consent workshop. The study aims to compare rates of sexual assault victimization between the two groups over a one-year follow-up period. The program is designed to equip young women with skills and knowledge to assess and respond to potentially dangerous situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of sexual violence among college women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that similar sexual assault resistance programs can significantly reduce victimization rates, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1st- and 2nd-year university students at one of the 4 sites * female-identifying students * students between ages of 17-24 * able to attend one of the scheduled program groups * able and willing to be matched with another eligible student Exclusion Criteria: \- None
Where it's running
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Completed -
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah M Peitzmeier, PhD — University of Maryland
- Study coordinator: Sarah M Peitzmeier, PhD
- Email: speitzme@umd.edu
- Phone: 301 405 2526
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.