Study on Alcohol, PTSD, and Intimate Partner Aggression in Couples

This study is looking into how alcohol misuse and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) together might lead to intimate partner aggression (violence between partners). Researchers will have participants complete an alcohol administration paradigm, meaning you will be given alcohol to reach a specific breath alcohol level. The study aims to enroll 140 participants who are 21 years or older, report at least two heavy drinking episodes in the past month, and meet other inclusion criteria. The main goals are to measure intimate partner aggression in a lab setting after 2 hours and in everyday life over 28 days. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 140 participants. The phase of the study is not specified.
What's involved
Participants will complete an alcohol administration paradigm where they will be given alcohol. Intimate partner aggression will be measured in a lab setting and over 28 days in naturalistic settings.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Intimate partner aggression will be measured up to 28 days after the alcohol administration.

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NCT05786157

Advancing Couple and Family Alcohol Treatment Through Patient-Oriented Research and Mentorship

Recruiting
NAAges 21+Interventional
Medical University of South Carolina
~140 participants
Updated 2026-04-03 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Alcohol Administration

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Laboratory intimate partner aggression
Measured over 2 hours
+1 more outcome measured
Alcohol Use Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Couples
1 sites across 1 states
South Carolina1

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  • Laboratory intimate partner aggression2 hours

    Taylor aggression paradigm

  • Naturalistic intimate partner aggression28 days

    self-report using ecological momentary assessment