Occupational therapy program for adults affected by intimate partner violence
Official title: Occupational Therapy for Adults Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence
Run by Loma Linda University · NCT06808828 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try eight occupational therapy sessions to see if they help adults in a domestic violence shelter improve daily activities and coping.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Loma Linda University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Loma Linda, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06808828 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 or older who are receiving services from a domestic violence organization or shelter are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People who are not receiving services from a domestic violence organization, cannot attend in-person 90-minute sessions, or have needs beyond group-based psychosocial interventions may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This graduate-student-led program enrolls adults receiving services from a domestic violence organization and lasts about six weeks including pre- and post-testing. Participants complete baseline questionnaires about health, daily activities, and coping, then attend eight 90-minute occupational therapy sessions delivered over a four-week implementation period. Sessions may include journaling, positive self-talk, coping skills training, and grounding exercises focused on improving everyday functioning. After the program participants complete posttests to measure any changes in functioning and coping.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could gain stronger coping skills, improved daily functioning, and greater emotional well-being that support safety and independence.
How similar studies have gone: Some group-based coping and skills programs in domestic violence settings have shown modest benefits, but occupational-therapy-specific evidence in shelters is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female 18 years of age or older receiving services from a domestic violence organization Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heather Javaherian, OTD — Loma Linda University
- Study coordinator: Heather Javaherian, OTD
- Email: hjavaherian@llu.edu
- Phone: 9095584628
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.