Alcohol Myopia, Objectification, and Sexual Assault (NCT03956238) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Alcohol Myopia, Objectification, and Sexual Assault
United States359 participantsStarted 2019-04-22
Plain-language summary
The present project integrates previous research on factors associated with alcohol-involved sexual assault, with research on how intoxication alters attention and social perceptions in ways that increase the risk of sexual aggression and victimization. Specifically, this project examines whether alcohol intoxication on the part of a male perpetrator impairs attentional capacity and leads to a narrowing of the perceptual field causing a dehumanizing perspective of women as sexual objects for men's pleasure rather than individuals with thoughts and feelings, thereby increasing the propensity for sexual aggression. The present research also examines whether women's responses to this sexual objectification from men interfere with risk perception in sexual situations, particularly when women are drinking, increasing the likelihood of sexual victimization.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 21-30 years of age
* at least social drinkers
* single
* men attracted to women, women attracted to men
Exclusion Criteria:
* current/past alcohol dependence (as assessed by a score of 8 or higher on the Alcohol Dependence Scale), alcohol-related treatment, or hospitalization due to alcohol use
* any past serious head injuries (as indicated by HELPS Brain Injury Screening Tool)
* serious psychological symptoms (defined as past psychotic, paranoid, or bipolar disorders, or current major depression)
* abstinence from alcohol use
* a condition or medication use in which alcohol consumption is medically contraindicated
* any legal restriction against drinking (e.g., as condition of probation or parole)
* presence of a positive breath alcohol concentration (BAC) upon arrival to the laboratory
* 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
* if a female participant is pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Laboratory analogue of sexual aggression
Timeframe: 20 minutes post alcohol or placebo dosing
2
Sexual assault vignette measure of risk perception
Timeframe: 20 minutes post alcohol or placebo dosing