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Evaluation and Optimization of a Just-in-Time Messaging Intervention to Reduce Alcohol-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Among At-Risk Young Adult Men and Women
Led by Georgia State University · Updated on 2025-03-14
400
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a just-in-time text messaging intervention designed to reduce alcohol-facilitated intimate partner violence (IPV) among young adult men and women who are at risk. The study focuses on delivering messages close to drinking episodes, a time of increased risk for IPV, and aims to understand how receiving different types of messages impacts alcohol use and IPV behavior. This study is led by Georgia State University and involves at-risk individuals aged 18 to 30. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives the RELATE intervention, which includes text messages offering alcohol reduction strategies and emotion regulation skills, while the other group receives supportive control messages without intervention content. Messages are sent over a 30-day period to monitor effects during and after drinking episodes. During the study, participants will provide their phone number and carrier to receive texts and will be assessed over several months for changes in alcohol use and IPV perpetration. Primary outcomes include alcohol use and IPV incidents measured at 30 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months follow-up. The study uses triple masking to ensure unbiased results and allows healthy volunteers to participate.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Just-In-Time Intervention to Reduce Alcohol-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 to 30 years old
- Consumed alcohol about 2 times per week in the last 3 months
- Had at least two heavy drinking episodes in the last month
- Currently in a romantic relationship
- History of intimate partner violence perpetration within the last 3 months
- Willing to provide a cell phone number and carrier and receive text messages for 30 days
You will not qualify if you...
- None
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 30 days
Participants receive either the Alcohol Skills and Emotion Regulation text-based intervention or supportive control text messages for 30 days.
Daily text messages for 30 days
Duration - 6 months
Participants are monitored for alcohol use and intimate partner violence outcomes up to 6 months after treatment.
Assessments at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
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Research Team
C
Cynthia Stappenbeck, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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