RecruitingNot Applicable

Biphasic Effects of Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Bystander Intervention

United States192 participantsStarted 2023-03-09

Plain-language summary

The goal of this experimental study is to examine the effect of alcohol, gender, and bystander attitudes on bystander barriers and sexual violence intervention among young adult men and women (age 21-20). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does alcohol intoxication and gender influence bystander barriers and sexual violence intervention? * Does alcohol intoxication have a greater impact on bystander barriers and sexual violence intervention among men, compared to women? * Does alcohol intoxication have a greater impact on bystander barriers and sexual violence intervention among those with higher, compared to lower, prosocial bystander attitudes? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two beverage conditions (alcohol or control beverage) and those assigned to alcohol will complete the study on either the ascending or descending alcohol limb. Participants will project themselves into a heat-of-the moment, risky sexual violence scenario that will assess bystander barriers and behavioral intentions. Researchers will compare those assigned to the alcohol and control beverage condition and men/women to see if this impacts bystander barriers and sexual violence intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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

Articulated Thoughts of Barriers to Bystander Intervention

Timeframe: 35 minutes to 2.5 hours post-drinking

Articulated Thoughts of Intentions to Intervene as a Bystander

Timeframe: 35 minutes to 2.5 hours post-drinking

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05701865

SponsorGeorgia State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

Contact for this trial

Ruschelle M Leone, PhD

4044131537 rleone1@gsu.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Alcohol Intoxication trials