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Alcohol and emotions: a cocktail for sexual risk?

NCT ID NCT06158880

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Arizona State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study explores how alcohol and emotional factors affect young men's decisions about condom use and sexual aggression. Researchers will give participants either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink and then measure their intentions to have unprotected sex in a lab scenario. The study also tracks real-world drinking and sexual behavior to see if lab results match daily life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
alcoholic beverage (vodka mixed with fruit juice) and non-alcoholic beverage (fruit juice)
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help design better interventions to reduce sexual risk behaviors and coercion among young men who drink.
What could go wrong
This is an observational and experimental study, not a treatment trial. Findings may not apply to all men or real-world situations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 320 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Single * Male * Ages 21-30 * Engagement in unprotected intercourse with a woman at least once in the past year * Consumed alcohol at least 1 time per week in the past 30 days * Had sex with a woman at least 2 times in the past 30 days Exclusion Criteria: * A history of alcohol problems * A medical condition and/or medications which contraindicate alcohol consumption * In a relationship that is monogamous and has lasted longer than 6 months

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Conditions

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Alcohol Drinking Sexual Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol drinking Emotions Sexual aggression Sexual behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arizona State University

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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