Web-based support training for sorority members addressing alcohol use and sexual assault recovery
Official title: ASSIST Study: Pilot Cluster Randomized Trial
Run by University of Washington · NCT06570720 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online support program for sorority members to see if it can help sexual assault survivors feel more supported and reduce drinking as a way to cope.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Washington Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seattle, Washington) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06570720 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are active undergraduate women aged 18 and older who are members of participating sorority chapters.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not members of a sorority or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the ASSIST intervention, a web-based program designed to enhance peer support for sexual assault survivors within sorority chapters while reducing the normalization of drinking as a coping mechanism. The study involves a pilot cluster randomized trial where sorority chapters are assigned to either receive the intervention or participate in an assessment-only condition. Participants will complete surveys to document norms and attitudes towards drinking and sexual assault recovery before and after the intervention. The goal is to assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the ASSIST program in fostering a supportive environment for survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the support systems for sexual assault survivors in sororities and reduce harmful drinking behaviors.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel, similar interventions targeting peer support and alcohol use have shown promise in other contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Chapter-Level Inclusion Criteria: * Greek organization of undergraduate women recognized by the Office of Fraternity \& Sorority Life with a physical house for chapter members * At least 80 active members Individual-Level Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Current student * Active member in a participating sorority chapter Exclusion Criteria: * \[None\]
Where it's running
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna Jaffe — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Anna Jaffe, PhD
- Email: ajaffe2@uw.edu
- Phone: 206-221-6692
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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.