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Texts at the right moment may curb Alcohol-Fueled partner violence

NCT ID NCT05145868

Prevention Sponsor: Georgia State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether just-in-time text messages can reduce alcohol-facilitated intimate partner violence in young adults aged 18 to 30. Participants, who drink regularly and have a history of partner aggression, receive texts with alcohol reduction strategies and emotion regulation skills. The goal is to see if these messages, delivered near drinking episodes, lower alcohol use and aggressive behavior toward partners.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A text-message intervention providing alcohol reduction strategies and emotion regulation skills
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to reduce alcohol-related intimate partner violence among young adults.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and relies on self-reported drinking and aggression, which may not capture real-world behavior. The effect may also vary widely between individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 400 people

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Started

Jan 2023

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-30 years old * Consumed alcohol an average of 2 times per week in last 3 months * At least two instances of heavy episodic drinking in last month * Currently in a romantic relationship * History of IPV perpetration within last 3 months * Willing to provide cell phone number and carrier and receive text messages for 30 days Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

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Aggression Alcohol Drinking Emotional Regulation

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Aggression Alcohol drinking Emotion regulation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Georgia State University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

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