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Alcohol and Sexual Communication Study

This study is looking at how alcohol and different ways of communicating about sex might affect intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) among couples. Researchers want to understand factors that contribute to IPSV. You might receive a moderate dose of alcohol (Ethanol) or a non-alcoholic drink. You might also be asked to communicate directly or indirectly about sexual preferences with your partner. The study is looking for 240 couples (480 individuals) between 21 and 65 years old. Both partners must identify as cisgender, and at least one partner must be a man. The main goal is to measure sexual violence perpetration using a method called the Sexual Imposition Paradigm, up to one hour after drinking.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 480 participants (240 couples). Participants will be assigned to different groups to receive either alcohol or a non-alcoholic drink, and different types of communication.
What's involved
Upon arrival, you will have your ID checked, a breath test to ensure no alcohol, and a field sobriety test. Female participants will also take a pregnancy test. You will provide informed consent separately from your partner.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcomes related to sexual violence perpetration are measured up to 1 hour after beverage consumption.

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NCT06865872

Alcohol and Sexual Communication Among Couples in the Laboratory

Recruiting
NAAges 21–65InterventionalBasic science
University of Colorado, Denver
~480 participants
Updated 2025-10-28 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Direct CommunicationIndirect CommunicationAlcohol (Ethanol)No-Alcohol Control

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Sexual Violence Perpetration as Measured by the Sexual Imposition Paradigm
Measured over up to 1 hour post beverage consumption
+1 more outcome measured

Conditions

Alcohol Intoxication
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Communication

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Colorado1

Who to contact

Ruschelle M Leone, PhD
[email protected]
303-724-7052
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Eligibility criteria

Exclusion

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
Head Injury: any past serious head injuries
Acute Psychiatric Symptomatology: elevated psychological distress as indicated by a score greater than 65 on the Brief Symptom Inventory 3. Self-report that a participant is trying to get pregnant, currently pregnant, or currently breastfeeding or a positive pregnancy test. 4. Combined height and weight that is either less than 6 feet tall and over 230 lbs, or over 250 lbs and over 6 ft tall as measured during the lab visit.

What this trial measures

  • Sexual Violence Perpetration as Measured by the Sexual Imposition Paradigmup to 1 hour post beverage consumption

    The Sexual Imposition Paradigm measures sexual violence perpetration. Possible scores are 0 (no perpetration) to 1 (perpetration).

  • Sexual Violence Perpetration Length of Time as Measured by the Sexual Imposition Paradigmup to 1 hour post beverage consumption

    The Sexual Imposition Paradigm measures sexual violence perpetration length of time. Scores range from 0 to 120 seconds, with higher scores indicating longer perpetration.