Plain-English translation of NCT07256275 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is looking at how friends and peers influence each other's choices around alcohol use and sexual behavior among Marines. Researchers want to understand whether what your friends do or say affects your own decisions, especially when alcohol is involved. The study uses daily check-ins and controlled group activities to see how peer pressure and encouragement work in real situations.
Heavy drinking and sexual assault happen more often in the military than in civilian communities, and alcohol is involved in many of these incidents. However, researchers don't yet fully understand how peer relationships and group dynamics drive these behaviors in military settings—so this study aims to fill that gap and eventually help prevent harm.
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You and a peer from your unit will participate together. For 14 days, you'll answer brief questions twice a day about your own and your friend's alcohol use and intentions. You'll also take part in controlled group scenarios where you interact with actors (who may be pretending to be drunk or sober) while researchers observe how peer encouragement influences your choices. The entire study lasts about 2–3 weeks.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Georgia State University
Collaborators
Medical University of South Carolina, University of Colorado Health
Enrollment target
~320 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
July 2030
Age range
21 Years and older
Sex
Male only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2026.
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Central contact
Amanda K Gilmore, PhD
Georgia State University
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