Can a web program teach drunk men to stop sexual assault?
NCT ID NCT04912492
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a web-based program called RealConsent2.0, designed to help young men (ages 21-25) recognize and safely intervene in situations that could lead to sexual violence, especially when alcohol is involved. Over 600 men participated, and their bystander behavior was measured using a virtual reality simulation and self-reports. The goal was to see if the program improves men's willingness and ability to step in and help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RealConsent2.0 web-based program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could become a tool to reduce sexual violence by teaching men how to step in safely, even after drinking.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all men or real-world settings. The program's long-term impact is unknown.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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667 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * identify as a man or transgender man, age (21-25) * consume weight-based amount of alcohol at least three times during the past year Exclusion Criteria: * weight over 250 pounds * current treatment-seeking for an alcohol use disorder * any medical or psychiatric condition, as well as current use of a medication, that would contraindicate alcohol administration. * in a relationship over 6 months * married/living together * Neurological Disorder: diagnosis of a neurological disorder * Psychiatric Disorder: past or current diagnosis of bipolar disorder (I or II), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or any other psychotic disorder * Treatment for Alcohol or Drug Use: currently being treated for alcohol, or drug problems; currently interested in seeking treatment for drinking or drug use * Physical disability: anh physical disability that would prevent an individual from participating in the virtual reality task (self-report and determined) * Significant Hearing Problems: significant hearing problems that would prevent an individual from hearing and responding to the virtual reality task (self-reported and determined) * Cardiac Pacemaker * Asthma: emergency room visit related to asthma in the past year; use of inhaler more frequently when drinking alcohol; use of oral steroid treatments for asthma in the past year; * Legal: any legal restrictions against drinking (e.g., as a condition of probation or parole) * Alcohol Abstinence: individuals who consume alcohol monthly or less; individuals who have consumed the amount of alcohol they would be expected to drink during the lab session (determined by their weight) less than 3 times in the last year * Head Injury: any past serious head injuries (as indicated by HELPS Brain Injury Screening Tool) * Acute Psychiatric Symptomatology: elevated psychological distress as indicated by a score greater than 65 on the Brief Symptom Inventory
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588, United States
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