Bystander Intervention Programs for Preventing Sexual Violence (MAP Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By David DiLillo, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Nebraska Lincoln

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up months 0-9

Summary

This trial aims to test different methods to encourage people to intervene in situations where others are at risk. They will compare the effectiveness of a bystander intervention program alone, the program with an alcohol component,

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-25 who are heavy drinkers, fluent in English, and from Lancaster or nearby counties in Nebraska. Participants must be willing to follow study procedures and have signed a consent form.

What is being tested?

The study compares three approaches: 'Motivate-the-Bystander' (MTB) protocol alone, MTB with an added focus on reducing alcohol use ('MTB+Alcohol'), and a control condition aimed at stress reduction. It evaluates the effectiveness of these methods in promoting intervention behaviors during sexual risk situations and reducing alcohol consumption.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral interventions like online measures, virtual reality simulations, and diary surveys rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience discomfort discussing sensitive topics.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ months 0-9

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~months 0-9

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and months 0-9 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Alcohol use

Daily self-reports of bystander behavior

Observational bystander behavior

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Motivate-the-Bystander+AlcoholExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

A Zoom-based motivational interviewing prevention program that enhances knowledge, motivation, and skills for reduced alcohol use and increased bystander behaviors.

Group II: Motivate-the-BystanderActive Control1 Intervention

A Zoom-based motivational interviewing prevention program that enhances knowledge, motivation, and skills for increased bystander behaviors.

Group III: Attention-only controlPlacebo Group1 Intervention

A Zoom-based stress reduction program in which progressive muscle relaxation and other techniques are introduced and practiced.

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