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NCT06865872 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Alcohol and Sexual Communication Among Couples in the Laboratory
A NA study of Communication and Alcohol Intoxication, sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 480
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06865872: Recruiting NA study of Communication and Alcohol Intoxication, sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver.
NCT06865872 is a NA study of Communication and Alcohol Intoxication that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Colorado, Denver. The registered enrollment target is 480 participants, below the 1,407-participant average among 34 other Communication trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06865872, a NA study of Communication and Alcohol Intoxication, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 480 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) is a significant and understudied public health problem among couples, yet little is known about factors that contribute to IPSV perpetration. This proposal aims to determine the acute effect of alcohol and sexual communication on IPSV. In this study, 240 couples who drink alcohol will be recruited from the Metro-Denver area. Upon arrival to the laboratory, a trained research assistant will check the participant's ID, verify that they adhered to the pre-session guidelines, administer a breath test to ensure a breath alcohol content (BrAC) of 0.00 and conduct a field sobriety test. They will also obtain informed consent for each member of the couple separately. Female participants will take a pregnancy test to ensure a negative result. All participants will complete measures to reverify eligibility criteria and be weighed to determine their correct alcohol dose. Partners will separately complete a baseline survey measuring demographic factors, alcohol use, sexual communication, and daily experiences. After completing the survey, participants will be assigned a beverage condition (alcohol or no-alcohol control) and couples will be randomly assigned to a communication condition (direct verbal or indirect verbal). Participants will be seated in a room separate from their partner, where they will drink an alcoholic or no-alcohol control beverage. Upon reaching a breath alcohol content (BrAC) of .07, or immediately after drinking in the No-Alcohol control condition, participants will complete a laboratory assessment of sexual violence. The main hypotheses are: (1) one's alcohol use will increase IPSV toward partners who are also drinking, (2) one's alcohol use will increase IPSV among partners who use indirect, relative to direct, communication, and (3) actor alcohol use will increase IPSV toward partners who are also drinking and use indirect, relative to direct, communication.
Primary Outcome
The Sexual Imposition Paradigm measures sexual violence perpetration. Possible scores are 0 (no perpetration) to 1 (perpetration).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Alcohol (Ethanol)
- OTHER Direct Communication
- OTHER Indirect Communication
- OTHER No-Alcohol Control
Study Locations (1)
Colorado
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - Aurora
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 480 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06865872 shows while recruiting
NCT06865872 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 480 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,407-participant average among 34 other Communication trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Communication appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Alcohol (Ethanol) is the first listed.
NCT06865872 reports a single indexed study location in Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06865872 about?
NCT06865872 is a clinical study titled "Alcohol and Sexual Communication Among Couples in the Laboratory". Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) is a significant and understudied public health problem among couples, yet little is known about factors that contribute to IPSV perpetration. This proposal aims to determine the acute effect of alcohol and sexual communication on IPSV. In this study, 240 coup...
What is the current status of trial NCT06865872?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 480 participants. The study started on 2025-04-18. Estimated completion is 2028-02.
What conditions does trial NCT06865872 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Communication, Alcohol Intoxication, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06865872?
The interventions under investigation include: Alcohol (Ethanol) (DRUG), Direct Communication (OTHER), Indirect Communication (OTHER), No-Alcohol Control (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06865872?
This trial is sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,283 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06865872 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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