Motivations, Attitudes, and Perceptions Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln

About this trial

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

Qualifiers

Individuals ages 18-25

Heavy drinkers (as defined by using the AUDIT)

English fluency

Community members from Lancaster and surrounding counties in Nebraska

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Motivate-the-Bystander
  • Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol
  • Attention-only Control

Treatment groups

450 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Collaborator