Video and text messaging intervention for survivors of sexual assault
Testing STAR and TextSTAR: A Video and Text Messaging Intervention for Recent Sexual Violence Survivors
This study is trying out a video and text messaging support program for sexual assault survivors to see if it helps prevent PTSD and opioid misuse.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06456190 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot trial aims to develop and test a brief video intervention delivered during Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) care and a text messaging intervention provided in the month following the assault. The goal is to prevent the onset or escalation of PTSD and opioid misuse among survivors of sexual assault. Researchers will collaborate with a sexual assault advisory board and partner with multiple SANE programs across the U.S. to recruit participants and assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of these interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who have recently received a SANE exam for sexual assault.
Not a fit: Patients under 18, those unable to read and respond to questions in English, or those currently hospitalized for severe injuries or mental health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of PTSD and opioid misuse among survivors of sexual assault.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar interventions targeting PTSD and substance misuse in trauma survivors have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Are 18 or older * Can read and respond to questions in English * Are receiving a SANE exam for sexual assault victimization within the previous week (7 days) * Not currently or about to be hospitalized for severe injuries, suicidality, or psychosis * Not currently or about to be incarcerated Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under age 18 * Those who cannot read and respond to questionnaires in English * Those seeking care that does not include a SANE exam * Those who cannot consent to receive SANE care. * Those who are currently or about to be hospitalized for severe injuries, suicidality, or psychosis * Those who are currently or about to be incarcerated (e.g., suspects, those who have experienced sexual assault within a prison setting and are returning to that setting, etc)
Where this trial is running
Madison, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kate Walsh, PhD — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Kate Walsh, PhD
- Email: klwalsh2@wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-8992
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.