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 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a trauma screening and interpersonal violence prevention program for women who are currently in substance use treatment. The goal is to identify women who have experienced trauma or violence and connect them with appropriate support and resources to improve safety and recovery outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman (including women with female gender identity) aged 18 or older - You are currently engaged in some form of substance use treatment or support (behavioral, peer, medication, or medical) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not speak English - You have acute physical or medical conditions that prevent participation (such as active psychosis or active suicidal thoughts) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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)