Men, Mood, and Attention Study: Examination of Alcohol, State Anger, and Emotion Regulation Sexua… (NCT04192448) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Men, Mood, and Attention Study: Examination of Alcohol, State Anger, and Emotion Regulation Sexual Aggression
Stopped: Procedures not feasible due to COVID-19 and administrative concerns
United States3 participantsStarted 2020-09-01
Plain-language summary
Given the public health and social relevance of sexual aggression and the gap in the extant literature regarding state anger, emotion regulation, alcohol, and sexual aggression, the present study will contribute to our understanding of emotion regulation's role in sexual aggression perpetration. The proposed 2-year research plan will examine the effects of alcohol intoxication, state anger, and emotion regulation on men's sexual aggression intentions. This study will recruit non-monogamous, men (individuals who identify their gender as male and whose biological sex is male) who have sex with women, ages 21-35. While more research on female perpetrators is needed, the proposed study will exclusively recruit males for the following reasons: 1) the scientific literature indicating the majority of sexually aggressive acts are perpetrated by men; and 2) the current sexual aggression analog has not been piloted with female participants and would require preliminary experiments to determine its appropriateness. The study will utilize a 2x2 design in which participants are randomized to beverage condition \[alcohol (target BAC= .08gm%) or control (no alcohol control)\] and an emotion induction (anger induction or control). The outcomes will be assessed using a sexual aggression analog which participants will complete on the descending limb of alcohol intoxication and indicate the likelihood that they would engage in various sexually aggressive acts. The study also includes self-report measurements of state anger and emotion regulation to explore emotion regulation as a moderator in the associations among alcohol intoxication, state anger, and sexual aggression intentions.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Biologically male and identify their gender as male
* Between the ages of 21-35
* Must be Interested in sexual activity with women
* Must have engaged in at least one instance of sex without a condom in the last six months
* Must on average consume between 5 and 25 standard drinks per week
* Must have previously had an instance of heavy episodic drinking (HED; at least five alcoholic drinks in two hours) in the last six months
* No history of or current alcohol problems (as determined by the Brief Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test)
* No past or current medical condition or take medications which contraindicate alcohol consumption
Exclusion Criteria:
* being in a monogamous relationship of longer than six months or not having sexual intercourse at all within the past six months
* Any history or current alcohol problems (as determined by the Brief Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test)
* Currently taking medications which contraindicate alcohol consumption
* Currently or ever diagnosed with a medical condition that contraindicates alcohol consumption
* Currently enrolled as a student at Morehead State University
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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.