Group Alcohol Interventions for College Men
Primary Purpose
Alcohol Drinking, Sexual Behavior
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
BASICS
Integrated BASICS
Relaxation
Integrated Bystander
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Alcohol Drinking
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be 18 or older; must be an Ohio University student; must be male; must be sanctioned to receive an alcohol intervention by Ohio University
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under the age of 18
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Arm Label
Alcohol and Relaxation
Alcohol and Relationships
Arm Description
This arm will receive a brief (2-hour) alcohol intervention based on motivational interviewing termed BASICS and a brief (1.5 hour) relaxation intervention
This arm will receive a brief (4-hour), two session, integrated alcohol and relationship intervention based on motivational interviewing designed to increase healthy alcohol use and sexual behavior. The interventions are based on an integrated BASICS and integrated Bystander protocols
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Sexual Experiences Survey
A self-report measure that examines potential sexual assault behaviors
Secondary Outcome Measures
Bystander Behavior Scale
A self-report measure that examines opportunities and engagement in prosocial bystander behavior.
Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale
A self-report measure that examines rape supportive beliefs
Sexual Social Norms Inventory
A self-report measure that examines sexual normative beliefs
Alcohol use Disorders Identification Test
A self-report measure that examines alcohol use
Comprehensive Effects of Alcohol
A self-report measure that examines expectancies of alcohol use
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT02983864
First Posted
December 1, 2016
Last Updated
March 3, 2020
Sponsor
Ohio University
Collaborators
U.S. Department of Justice
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02983864
Brief Title
Group Alcohol Interventions for College Men
Official Title
Examining an Integrated Bystander and Alcohol Program for Sexual Assault Perpetration: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2017 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
November 2019 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 2019 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Ohio University
Collaborators
U.S. Department of Justice
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The objective of the proposed project is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing sexual assault perpetration and related outcomes (i.e., bystander behavior; rape myth acceptance) for men who receive a group alcohol intervention only to men who receive a group integrated alcohol and sexual assault intervention.
Detailed Description
Although research suggests that sexual assault interventions based on Bystander and Social Norms theory help to reduce sexual assault among college men, these programs do not completely eliminate sexual assault and their effects tend to fade over time. Unfortunately, there is minimal research on whether (1) decreasing alcohol use concurrently decreases sexual assault perpetration among college men and (2) whether alcohol interventions can be incorporated into existing sexual assault programs for college men (i.e., Bystander/Social Norms programs). Therefore, the objective of the proposed project is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing sexual assault perpetration and related outcomes (i.e., bystander behavior; rape myth acceptance) for men who receive a group alcohol intervention only to men who receive a group integrated alcohol and sexual assault intervention. Specifically, the alcohol only intervention will consist of the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), an empirically-supported intervention for college student drinking. The integrated alcohol and sexual assault intervention, which we have termed Ohio University's Combined Alcohol and Normative Intervention program (OU CAN), will be modeled after BASICS and empirically-supported Bystander and Social Norms interventions for sexual assault. The current study will recruit 100 college men who are sanctioned by their university to receive an alcohol intervention for violating a campus alcohol policy: by definition an indicated and at-risk population for sexual assault perpetration. Men will be followed for 6 months to determine the effects of the intervention on sexual assault perpetration and other primary outcomes (e.g., bystander behavior).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Alcohol Drinking, Sexual Behavior
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
93 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Alcohol and Relaxation
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
This arm will receive a brief (2-hour) alcohol intervention based on motivational interviewing termed BASICS and a brief (1.5 hour) relaxation intervention
Arm Title
Alcohol and Relationships
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
This arm will receive a brief (4-hour), two session, integrated alcohol and relationship intervention based on motivational interviewing designed to increase healthy alcohol use and sexual behavior. The interventions are based on an integrated BASICS and integrated Bystander protocols
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
BASICS
Intervention Description
A one session intervention focused on reducing drinking with motivational interviewing
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Integrated BASICS
Intervention Description
A one session intervention focused on reducing drinking and sexual behavior while drinking
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Relaxation
Intervention Description
A one session intervention focused on increasing relaxation skills
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Integrated Bystander
Intervention Description
A one session intervention focused on reducing sexual assault with a focus on the role of alcohol
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Sexual Experiences Survey
Description
A self-report measure that examines potential sexual assault behaviors
Time Frame
6 months post-intervention
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Bystander Behavior Scale
Description
A self-report measure that examines opportunities and engagement in prosocial bystander behavior.
Time Frame
6 months post-intervention
Title
Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale
Description
A self-report measure that examines rape supportive beliefs
Time Frame
6 months post-intervention
Title
Sexual Social Norms Inventory
Description
A self-report measure that examines sexual normative beliefs
Time Frame
6 months post-intervention
Title
Alcohol use Disorders Identification Test
Description
A self-report measure that examines alcohol use
Time Frame
6 months post-intervention
Title
Comprehensive Effects of Alcohol
Description
A self-report measure that examines expectancies of alcohol use
Time Frame
6 months post-intervention
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Must be 18 or older; must be an Ohio University student; must be male; must be sanctioned to receive an alcohol intervention by Ohio University
Exclusion Criteria:
Under the age of 18
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Brian T Wymbs, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Ohio University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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