Evaluating interventions for intimate partner violence in Washington State
Evaluating Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence Use in Washington State
This study tests whether a new program called Strength at Home can help men involved in court for intimate partner violence reduce their violent behavior compared to standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boston University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06526247 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Strength at Home (SAH) intervention in reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) among court-involved men in Washington State. It employs a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, comparing the SAH intervention with standard treatment as usual (TAU) for IPV. The aim is to provide evidence on the efficacy of SAH, which is crucial given the lack of randomized controlled trials in this area. Participants will include men court-referred for IPV intervention and their intimate partners.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are men who have been court-referred for IPV intervention and can provide consent for their intimate partner's involvement.
Not a fit: Patients who are actively psychotic, have severe suicidal or homicidal ideation, or lack proficiency in spoken English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective interventions for reducing intimate partner violence, ultimately improving safety and well-being for victims.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence from randomized controlled trials on IPV interventions, this study aims to fill that gap, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Men: 1. Identify as a man 2. Provide consent for the research team to contact his intimate partner(s) for data collection purposes; 3. Court-referred for IPV intervention in Washington state Women: 1. Identify as a woman 2. Were or currently are an intimate partner involved in an incident of IPV with a court-referred participant Exclusion Criteria: 1. demonstrates active psychosis that may interfere with their ability to participate in group 2. expresses prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation that requires hospitalization 3. does not possess proficiency in spoken English 4. periods of incarceration after study enrollment
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Psychiatry — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Casey Taft, PhD — BU School of Medicine and National Center for PTSD
- Study coordinator: Casey Taft, PhD
- Email: taft@bu.edu
- Phone: 857-214-0986
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.