RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06608979

Trauma Screening/Referral and Interpersonal Violence Prevention for Women with Substance Use Disorders

Sponsor

Clemson University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jun 11, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Substance Use Disorders Opioid-use Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Violence, Sexual Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Domestic

Summary

The purpose of this project is to implement a pilot study to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a peer support specialist delivered violence prevention program for women in substance use treatment. The program entails a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening, resource referral, and two session interpersonal violence prevention protocol for 60 participants. In this single arm trial, women are recruited from three substance use treatment facilities. Participants complete baseline, post-intervention, one-month, and three-month follow-up assessments. Self-report surveys assess trauma exposure, knowledge and behaviors related to interpersonal violence, and intervention engagement.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

\) Age 18 or higher;2) female gender identity; 3) currently engaged in substance use treatment or care (behavioral, peer support, pharmacological, medical)
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Exclusion Criteria2

\) Non-English-speaking; 2) acute physical and medical conditions that interfere with participation in educational sessions (e.g., active psychosis, suicidality).
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Interventions

BEHAVIORALScreening/Referral and Prevention

Session 1: One hour PTSD Screening/referral and Psychoeducation on interpersonal violence (consent, drug-and-alcohol-facilitated assault, intimate partner violence); Session 2: One hour sessions on Protective Behavioral Strategies for interpersonal violence (skills training)