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Motivations, Attitudes, and Perceptions Study

University of Nebraska Lincoln · with National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) · NCT05873413

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–25 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
450
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
March 1, 2024
Record last updated
April 22, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the impact of providing participants with

  • A recently developed protocol for motivating bystanders to intervene to help others who are in sexual risk situations (Motivate-the-Bystander) alone
  • Motivate-the-Bystander with an alcohol component focused on reducing drinking behaviors (Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol)
  • 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

Being studied: Motivate-the-Bystander; Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol; Attention-only Control

Conditions: Alcohol Drinking; Sexual Violence; Social Norms

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Individuals ages 18-25
  • Heavy drinkers (as defined by using the AUDIT)
  • English fluency
  • Community members from Lancaster and surrounding counties in Nebraska
  • Signed and dated consent form
  • Stated willingness to comply with study procedures

Exclusion Criteria: This project does not have any pre-determined exclusion criteria beyond the need to meet inclusion criteria for the study.

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Lincoln, NE 68588

    Site contact: Sarah Gervais, PhD

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Carrie Murphy · 4024723772 · carrie.murphy@unl.edu
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