Buddy system: new study tests friend talks to curb Booze-Fueled assaults
NCT ID NCT07433270
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a brief, friend-focused motivational interview can reduce the risk of alcohol-involved sexual assault. About 560 women who drink heavily and socialize together at least once a week will take part. Researchers will track changes in drinking habits and readiness to step in to protect a friend over one year.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 560 people
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- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 24 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women * 4 or more drinks in a single sitting 2 or more times monthly in the past 3 months * does not live at home with parents * reports going out (not necessarily drinking) with the other member of their dyad \> 1/week Exclusion Criteria: * Can not speak and understand English sufficiently
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Locations
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University at Buffalo Department of Psychology
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14260, United States
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