NCT05873413 Motivations, Attitudes, and Perceptions Study
| NCT ID | NCT05873413 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Nebraska Lincoln |
| Condition | Alcohol Drinking |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 450 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 450 participants in total. It began in 2024-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the impact of providing participants with 1. A recently developed protocol for motivating bystanders to intervene to help others who are in sexual risk situations (Motivate-the-Bystander) alone 2. Motivate-the-Bystander with an alcohol component focused on reducing drinking behaviors (Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol) 3. A control condition focused on reducing stress The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is Motivate-the-Bystander more effective than the attention control for increasing bystander behaviors? * Is Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol more effective than MTB alone for increasing bystander behaviors? * Is Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol more effective than Motivate-the-Bystander alone for decreasing alcohol use during bystander intervention opportunities? Participants will: * Complete online measures (e.g., self-reported bystander behaviors, past bystander training, history of bystander intervention attempts, sexual experiences, drinking behaviors, and other substance use behaviors) * Complete either MTB, MTB+ALC, or the attention control condition online * Complete the virtual reality simulation in the lab * Complete electronic daily diary follow-up surveys about alcohol use and bystander intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals ages 18-25 * Heavy drinkers (as defined by using the AUDIT) * English fluency * Community members from Lancaster and surrounding counties in Nebraska * Signed and dated consent form * Stated willingness to comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: This project does not have any pre-determined exclusion criteria beyond the need to meet inclusion criteria for the study.
Contact & Investigator
Sarah J Gervais, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05873413 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 25 Years, studying Alcohol Drinking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05873413 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05873413 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at carrie.murphy@unl.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05873413 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lincoln, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05873413 clinical trial?
NCT05873413 is sponsored by University of Nebraska Lincoln. The principal investigator is Sarah J Gervais, PhD at University of Nebraska Lincoln. The trial plans to enroll 450 participants.