Nexus of Risk: Sexual Assault, Alcohol Use, and Risky Sex Among College Women (NCT05892692) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nexus of Risk: Sexual Assault, Alcohol Use, and Risky Sex Among College Women
United States183 participantsStarted 2018-10-01
Plain-language summary
Sexual assault on college campuses has reached epidemic proportions, yet the etiological variables responsible for violence against women in these contexts remain unclear. Work on the situational precipitants of sexual assault has relied primarily on women's retrospective accounts, but research has shown that autobiographical memory is plagued by error. This study will use Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) to obtain a better understanding of the contextual determinants of sexual assault, as well as the co-occurrence of victimization, risky sex, and substance use. These findings will inform the development of an Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) that will provide college women with personalized feedback about their level of risk for victimization and related adverse events. The effectiveness of EMA/EMI in decreasing rates of sexual assault, risky sexual behavior, and substance use then will be evaluated relative to an EMA-only and an assessment-only control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 24 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* (1) being between the ages of 18-24, as women younger than 25 are at highest risk for victimization (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001); (2) being unmarried and interested in dating opposite sex partners, as the tasks given at baseline describe situations that unmarried, heterosexual, or bisexual college women might face when interacting socially with men; (3) being a binge drinker, defined by SAMHSA as having at least 4 drinks on one occasion in the past month, since drinking heavily (Testa et al., 2010) increases women's risk for victimization; (4) having engaged in sexual intercourse at least once, as these women will likely be at increased risk relative to non-sexually active women; and (5) being able to use a smartphone.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who fail to meet all eligibility requirements listed above, or who report an AUDIT score greater than 16 or elevated mood symptoms are excluded from participating.
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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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?
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