Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of the Safer Bars Prevention Program for Sexual Assault (NCT NCT04141839)
NCT ID: NCT04141839
Last Updated: 2025-04-27
Results Overview
Self-reported survey items measuring actual behavior (action taken) in response to observation of sexual aggression in the bar environment will be analyzed to identify significant differences post-intervention.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
681 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
at baseline and up to 6 months
Results posted on
2025-04-27
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Control Staff
Delayed intervention: baseline and 3-month assessment prior to receiving the Safer Bars training.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
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Intervention Staff
This arm with consist of bar staff randomized to have the Safer Bars training on their premises attended by all their liquor serving staff with assessment directly before and after training (pre/post), and at 3 and 6 months post-training follow-up.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
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Control Managers
Delayed intervention: baseline and 3-month assessment prior to receiving the Safer Bars training.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar managers are trained to recognize and change bar policies and environment to reduce sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
|
Intervention Managers
This arm will consist of bar managers randomized to have the Safer Bars training on their premises attended by all their liquor serving staff with assessment directly before and after training (pre/post), and at 3 months post-training follow-up.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar managers are trained to recognize and change bar policies and environment to reduce sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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310
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321
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24
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26
|
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Overall Study
Post Training Assessment
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0
|
259
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0
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24
|
|
Overall Study
3 Month Follow up Complete
|
242
|
257
|
14
|
21
|
|
Overall Study
6 Month Follow up
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0
|
227
|
0
|
0
|
|
Overall Study
COMPLETED
|
242
|
278
|
14
|
21
|
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
|
68
|
43
|
10
|
5
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Evaluation of the Safer Bars Prevention Program for Sexual Assault
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Control Staff
n=310 Participants
Delayed intervention: baseline and 3-month assessment prior to receiving the Safer Bars training.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
|
Intervention Staff
n=321 Participants
This arm will consist of staff randomized to have the Safer Bars training on their premises attended by all their liquor serving staff with assessment directly before and after training (pre/post), and at 3 and 6 months post-training follow-up.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
|
Control Managers
n=24 Participants
Delayed intervention: baseline and 3-month assessment prior to receiving the Safer Bars training.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar managers are trained to recognize and change bar policies and environment to reduce sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
|
Intervention Managers
n=26 Participants
This arm with consist of managers randomized to have the Safer Bars training on their premises attended by all their liquor serving staff with assessment directly before and after training (pre/post), and at 3 months post-training follow-up.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar managers are trained to recognize and change bar policies and environment to reduce sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
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Total
n=681 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
|
310 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
321 Participants
n=7 Participants
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24 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
26 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
681 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender · Male
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154 Participants
n=5 Participants
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179 Participants
n=7 Participants
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17 Participants
n=5 Participants
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13 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
363 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender · Female
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142 Participants
n=5 Participants
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126 Participants
n=7 Participants
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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13 Participants
n=4 Participants
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286 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender · Not reported
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14 Participants
n=5 Participants
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16 Participants
n=7 Participants
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
32 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
|
160 Participants
n=5 Participants
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144 Participants
n=7 Participants
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15 Participants
n=5 Participants
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16 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
335 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiracial
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18 Participants
n=5 Participants
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17 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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35 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic/Latino
|
98 Participants
n=5 Participants
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106 Participants
n=7 Participants
|
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
218 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black/African-American
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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18 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=4 Participants
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24 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian/Alaska Native
|
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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15 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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18 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Middle Eastern/North African
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
3 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
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6 Participants
n=5 Participants
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4 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
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11 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not reported
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19 Participants
n=5 Participants
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15 Participants
n=7 Participants
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3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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37 Participants
n=21 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: at baseline and up to 6 monthsSelf-reported survey items measuring actual behavior (action taken) in response to observation of sexual aggression in the bar environment will be analyzed to identify significant differences post-intervention.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Control Staff
n=310 Participants
Delayed intervention: baseline and 3-month assessment prior to receiving the Safer Bars training.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
|
Intervention Staff
n=321 Participants
This arm will consist of staff randomized to have the Safer Bars training on their premises attended by all their liquor serving staff with assessment directly before and after training (pre/post), and at 3 and 6 months post-training follow-up.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
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Number of Participants Who Reported Always Intervening Behavior at 6 Months
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207 Participants
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239 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: at baseline and up to 3 monthsSelf-reported survey items completed by bar owners/managers regarding promotions aimed at attracting female patrons
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Control Staff
n=14 Participants
Delayed intervention: baseline and 3-month assessment prior to receiving the Safer Bars training.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
|
Intervention Staff
n=21 Participants
This arm will consist of staff randomized to have the Safer Bars training on their premises attended by all their liquor serving staff with assessment directly before and after training (pre/post), and at 3 and 6 months post-training follow-up.
Safer Bars: Safer Bars, a primary perpetration prevention program based on a bystander intervention model and the theory of planned behavior. Bar staff are trained to recognize and respond to sexual aggression and its precursors among patrons.
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Did Not Offer Promotions Aimed at Attracting Female Patrons Post-intervention
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13 Participants
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15 Participants
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Adverse Events
Control
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Intervention
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place