Program to reduce trauma and stress for individuals involved in intimate partner violence
Program for Alleviating and Reducing Trauma and Stress for Intimate Partner Violence
NA · Cambridge Health Alliance · NCT06765122
This study is testing a new group program to help people who have been court-ordered for domestic violence deal with their trauma and stress in a supportive environment.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Cambridge Health Alliance (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Malden, Massachusetts and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06765122 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program investigates the feasibility and acceptability of a group-based treatment designed for individuals court-mandated after committing acts of domestic violence. It consists of three phases: an initial 4-week introduction, followed by two 8-week phases focusing on personal insights and unburdening trauma. Participants will engage in weekly group sessions and monthly individual sessions with a trained clinician to enhance their experience and address personal challenges. The program aims to fill a gap in effective interventions for those with trauma backgrounds related to intimate partner violence.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are male-identifying individuals residing in Washington state who have been court-referred for using violence in intimate relationships.
Not a fit: Patients who are not male-identifying or those without stable housing or internet access may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce trauma, stress, and violent behaviors among participants, leading to healthier relationships.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions have highlighted a gap in effective treatments for intimate partner violence, suggesting that this approach may be novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Must be male-identifying or prefer to be in a male-identifying group; Must be a resident of Washington state; Must be court-referred to a treatment program for using violence with an intimate partner; Have sufficient English fluency and literacy skills to understand the consent process, procedures and questionnaires and have the ability to provide written informed consent; Have access to the internet and an electronic device with adequate data capacity; to complete questionnaires online and attend online video conference groups; Must be available and willing to attend 17 out of 20 scheduled online group sessions; and Must be available and willing to complete the online computerized assessments and phone interviews. Exclusion Criteria: Insufficiently stable housing or internet connection to be able to join at least 17 sessions; Current participation in another experimental research study; Expected medical hospitalization in the next six months from study enrollment period; Current or expected physical incarceration in the next six months from study enrollment period; Inpatient hospitalization for mental health, substance use, suicide attempt or self-harm within past three months; Inability to participate safely in the study intervention and without disrupting the group (in the opinion of principal investigator OR meeting any of the following criteria) Past year history of a psychotic disorder or clinician confirmed active psychosis assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5); Bipolar I disorder history or current severe level of mania assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5); Acute suicidality with intent will be excluded from the study (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 \[SCID-5\]); High levels of Psychopathy as defined by self-report psychopathy checklist (SRP-4); Self-injurious behavior in past three months will require clinical assessment prior to participation in the program; Acute homicidality with plan and/or intent; Severe personality disorder with clinical history that would suggest potential disruptions within the group as assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5); and/or Inability to join a group without intoxication.
Where this trial is running
Malden, Massachusetts and 1 other locations
- Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion — Malden, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
- Waterland Counseling — Tumwater, Washington, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD — Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
- Study coordinator: Hannah Goodman, BA
- Email: hgoodman@challiance.org
- Phone: (781)873-9814
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: Interpersonal Violence, Interpersonal Violence, domestic violence, Program For Alleviating and Reducing Trauma and Stress