Marine study: do drinking buddies encourage sexual assault?
NCT ID NCT07256275
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study explores how peer pressure and drinking together affect the risk of alcohol-involved sexual violence among U.S. Marine men. Researchers will follow 320 Marines in pairs over 14 days, using phone surveys and a video experiment to measure intentions and behavior. The goal is to understand social influences that could be targeted in future prevention efforts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could identify key peer factors that contribute to alcohol-related sexual violence, pointing toward better prevention strategies for military populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational and experimental study, not a treatment trial. Results may not generalize beyond U.S. Marines, and findings may not lead to direct interventions.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 320 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men * Aged 21 or older * Currently serving in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) * Marine dyads must have engaged in heavy episodic drinking (≥5 drinks in less than two hours) together at least twice in the past month * Marine dyads must rate their peer at a minimum of "somewhat important" on the Important People Interview. Exclusion Criteria: * The only exclusion criteria is not meeting inclusion criteria.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Georgia State University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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