IDEA3 Intervention for Domestic Violence

(IDEA3-IPV Trial)

Enrolling by invitation at 4 trial locations

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park

Disqualifiers: None

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 5

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if the IDEA3 program, delivered online, can help reduce intimate partner violence among female college students. Participants will either engage in the IDEA3 Sexual Assault Resistance Intervention program or attend a one-time consent workshop. The study will compare violence rates between these two groups. Female-identifying college students who participated in the initial IDEA3 study in September 2024 or later and completed the follow-up survey may be eligible to join this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important research that could lead to safer environments for college students.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems unlikely that medication use would affect participation, as the study focuses on a program to prevent intimate partner violence.

What prior data suggests that the IDEA3 intervention is safe for participants?

Research has shown that the IDEA3 Sexual Assault Resistance Program is safe for participants. In previous studies, the program was offered online without reports of harm. Participants completed the program, which includes a series of online sessions led by trained facilitators, without major safety issues. This indicates that the program is generally well-received by participants. Those with concerns about joining should contact the study team. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the IDEA3 Sexual Assault Resistance Intervention because it approaches the issue of domestic violence with a focus on prevention through education, which is different from traditional support services or counseling offered after an incident. Unlike current options that often address the aftermath of domestic violence, the IDEA3 intervention proactively empowers participants with strategies and skills before an incident can occur. Delivered via Zoom by trained facilitators, it offers an accessible and scalable solution that can reach groups of female-identified university students in a flexible, online format. This innovative method has the potential to significantly reduce the incidence of sexual assault by fundamentally changing the way individuals understand and negotiate consent in their everyday interactions.

What evidence suggests that the IDEA3 intervention is effective for preventing intimate partner violence?

Studies have shown that the IDEA3 program, available to participants in this trial, effectively lowers the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) among college women. Research indicates that this online program helps participants recognize and understand risky situations, leading to better self-protection. In previous trials, the program significantly reduced instances of sexual assault compared to those who didn't participate. Initial findings suggest that the program's strategies are especially helpful for younger women and those with prior victimization experiences. Overall, the IDEA3 program has proven successful in reducing IPV risks. ^{1 3 6 7 8}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for undergraduate women who were part of the IDEA3 parent trial starting September 2024 or later. They must have completed the initial study and be willing to fill out an additional survey.

Inclusion Criteria

I joined the IDEA3 study in September 2024 or later and finished its 12-month survey.

I am a 1st or 2nd-year university student at one of the specified sites.

I identify as female.

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

IDEA3 curriculum delivered over Zoom in four 3-hour units over two to four weeks

2-4 weeks

4 sessions (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for experiences of intimate partner violence over the prior 12 months

12 months

1 survey (virtual)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• IDEA3 Sexual Assault Resistance Intervention

Trial Overview Researchers are testing if a program called IDEA3, which includes a consent workshop and sexual assault resistance intervention, can prevent intimate partner violence. The effectiveness will be measured by comparing victimization rates between those who received the intervention and a control group.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: IDEA3 sexual assault resistance intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

IDEA3 curriculum will be delivered by pairs of trained facilitators over Zoom to reach up to 8 pairs of female-identified university students in four, 3-hour units. The four units will be spread over two to four weeks' time.

Group II: Consent workshop Active Control 1 Intervention

Randomized participants who do not receive the intervention will receive one 60-minute session consisting of an internet delivered (Zoom) consent workshop.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Maryland, College Park

Lead Sponsor

Trials

163

Recruited

46,800+

University of Windsor

Collaborator

Trials

14

Recruited

7,400+

University of Guelph

Collaborator

Trials

87

Recruited

15,100+

University of Central Florida

Collaborator

Trials

101

Recruited

1,191,000+

University of Michigan

Collaborator

Trials

1,891

Recruited

6,458,000+

Tufts University

Collaborator

Trials

271

Recruited

595,000+

Citations

1. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12541260/

An Internet-Delivered Sexual Assault Resistance Intervention ... Outcomes are measured at baseline, 1 week, 6 months, and 12 months post intervention. SA will be assessed using the Sexual Experiences Survey- ...

2. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06058455

An Evaluation of an Online Sexual Assault Resistance ... The purpose of the current study is to test the efficacy of the newly adapted Internet-Delivered Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (IDEA3) program in reducing ...

3. researchgate.net researchgate.net/publication/395193034_An_Internet-delivered_sexual_assault_resistance_intervention_for_undergraduate_women_The_IDEA3_Trial_A_multisite_randomized_controlled_efficacy_trial_study_protocol_Preprint

An Internet-delivered sexual assault resistance intervention ... Results: Logistic regression analyses showed that younger age (18–30), prior victimization, hazardous drinking, bisexual sexual identity, and ...

4. journals.sagepub.com journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08862605241270057

A Successful Sexual Assault Resistance Program Also ... Our findings suggest that the EAAA program is effective in reducing the risk of IPV and highlights the generalizability of programming that ...

5. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41055953/

Protocol for a Multisite Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial An Internet-Delivered Sexual Assault Resistance Intervention for Undergraduate Women (The IDEA3 Trial): Protocol for a Multisite Randomized ...

6. researchprotocols.org researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e72087

Protocol for a Multisite Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial Background: Sexual assault (SA) is a serious problem at universities. It is estimated that 1 in 5 women students will experience SA before ...

7. researchgate.net researchgate.net/publication/345393317_Testing_a_Model_of_How_a_Sexual_Assault_Resistance_Education_Program_for_Women_Reduces_Sexual_Assaults

(PDF) Testing a Model of How a Sexual Assault Resistance ... We assessed the process by which EAAA's positive outcomes are achieved in a sample of 857 first year university students. EAAA's goals are to increase risk ...

8. nsvrc.org nsvrc.org/prevention/evaluation-toolkit/outcomes-and-indicators

Outcomes and Indicators Outcome Evaluation. Process evaluation focuses on the aspects of implementing the program such as how the initiative was implemented, who was reached, etc. ( ...