Alcohol Intoxication Effects on Bystander Intervention
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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 Is on the Research Team?
Ruschelle M Leone, PhD
Principal Investigator
Georgia State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This study is for men and women aged 21-30 who drink socially but aren't seeking treatment for alcohol or substance use disorders. They shouldn't have health conditions that make drinking unsafe, be pregnant or nursing, or at risk of pregnancy without effective contraception. Participants also need to meet specific height and weight criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to either an alcohol or control beverage condition and complete the study on either the ascending or descending alcohol limb.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any immediate effects post-drinking and their responses to scenarios are assessed.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Alcohol Intoxication- Ascending Limb
- Alcohol Intoxication- Descending Limb
- No Alcohol Control
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Georgia State University
Lead Sponsor