New program aims to curb drinking and sexual distress in trauma survivors
NCT ID NCT05599620
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a behavioral program called AWARE for college women aged 18-24 who have experienced sexual trauma and drink heavily. The program includes individual and group sessions to reduce alcohol use, sexual distress, and risk of future assault. Researchers followed 86 participants for 4 months to see if the program helped compared to a waitlist group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AWARE behavioral intervention
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective program to help survivors of sexual trauma reduce harmful drinking and sexual distress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is compared to a waitlist, not an active treatment, which limits conclusions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02904, United States
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