Can a zoom program curb drinking and boost bystander action?

NCT ID NCT05873413

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Nebraska Lincoln Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a motivational interviewing program delivered over Zoom can increase bystander intervention in sexual risk situations and reduce alcohol use among heavy-drinking young adults aged 18-25. 450 participants will be assigned to one of three groups: a bystander-only program, a combined bystander-plus-alcohol program, or a stress-reduction control. They will complete online surveys, a virtual reality simulation, and daily diaries for 9 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Motivational interviewing prevention program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable program to reduce sexual violence and heavy drinking among young adults.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention trial with self-reported outcomes, so results may be influenced by participant bias. The study is also limited to one geographic area.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL DRINKING SEXUAL VIOLENCE SOCIAL NORMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
RECRUITING

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588, United States

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