RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05489133

Early Psychological Intervention After Rape

Early Intervention After Rape to Prevent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder - a Multicenter Randomized Control Trial

Sponsor

St. Olavs Hospital

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Jun 14, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Activity, Motor Depression, Anxiety Sleep Disturbance Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Rape Sexual Assault Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological Pelvic Floor Myalgia Pelvic Pain Syndrome Cortisol Deficiency

Summary

Rape is a common cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women, as around 30-50% will develop PTSD in the aftermath of rape. A modified protocol based on Prolonged Exposure Therapy (mPE), has been developed, consisting of three to five once or twice weekly 60 minutes sessions, and studies indicate that if implemented early after rape, mPE may prevent the development of PTSD. The aim of the study is to conduct a multi-site (4 Sexual assault care centers in Norway) randomized control trial (RCT) in which patients are recruited early after rape, and randomized to intervention (mPE) or treatment as usual (TAU).

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an early mental health intervention for women who have recently experienced sexual assault. Researchers want to find out if providing psychological support early on can help prevent the development of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and other lasting emotional harm. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman aged 16 or older - You recently experienced a sexual assault that meets the trauma definition - You are Norwegian-speaking **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 16 years old - You are male - You have a cognitive disability - You are experiencing acute psychosis or are actively suicidal - You have severe alcohol or drug abuse issues - You are already receiving treatment for PTSD - You have complete memory loss (amnesia) of the event Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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