Intervention to reduce alcohol use and sexual dysfunction in college women survivors of sexual trauma
Reducing Alcohol Use and Sexual Dysfunction in Survivors of Sexual Trauma
NA · Lifespan · NCT05599620
This study is testing a new program to help college women who have experienced sexual trauma reduce their alcohol use and improve their sexual health.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Lifespan (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT05599620 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to develop and evaluate an intervention designed to reduce alcohol use, sexual distress, and the risk of sexual assault among college women who have experienced sexual victimization. The study will assess the feasibility of recruitment methods, research design, and intervention delivery while comparing the intervention's effectiveness to a general health promotion control group. Participants will engage in both individual and group-based sessions, with follow-up assessments conducted at 2 and 6 months post-intervention to measure outcomes related to alcohol use and sexual functioning.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are college women aged 18 to 24 with a history of sexual victimization and problematic alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who are at risk of suicide or have alcohol withdrawal symptoms may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for survivors of sexual trauma by reducing alcohol use and sexual dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: While similar interventions have been explored, this specific approach targeting college women with a history of sexual trauma is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. be between the ages of 18 and 24; 2. speak and comprehend English; 3. report a history of attempted or completed penetrative acts of sexual victimization (i.e., oral, vaginal, anal) since age 14 via incapacitation or force; 4. report exceeding the national recommended limits for daily drinking (4 or more for women) on two or more occasions in the past month; 5. report past month sexual activity; 6. exceed the clinical cut point on the Female Sexual Functioning Index. Exclusion Criteria: 1. suicide risk on the Beck Depression Inventory; 2. screen positive on the Alcohol Use Withdrawal Checklist.
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lindsay Orchowski
- Email: lindsay_orchowski@brown.edu
- Phone: 4125592936
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.
Conditions: Alcohol Use, Unspecified, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Assault