Using a computerized program to help reduce intimate partner violence in pregnant women seeking mental health support.
Official title: Computerized Intervention for Reducing Intimate Partner Violence for Perinatal Women seeking Mental Health Treatment
Funded at Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island · NIH-10656587 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online program called 'Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment' (SURE) to see if it can reduce intimate partner violence among pregnant or new moms who are also looking for mental health support, so they and their babies can be healthier and happier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $609,532 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD094801-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10656587 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are perinatal women who are experiencing intimate partner violence and seeking mental health treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently pregnant or who are not experiencing intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of a computerized intervention called 'Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment' (SURE) aimed at reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) among perinatal women who are seeking mental health treatment. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 186 participants, comparing the SURE intervention to a control group receiving similar attention and information. By focusing on mental health clinics, the research aims to effectively identify and support women experiencing IPV, which can lead to better health outcomes for both mothers and their infants. The goal is to address the dual risks of IPV and untreated mental illness during the perinatal period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and mental health of perinatal women, leading to better outcomes for both mothers and their developing infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using technology-based interventions to address IPV, making this approach both innovative and grounded in earlier findings.
Where this research is happening
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Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zlotnick, Caron — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Zlotnick, Caron
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.