Violence prevention program for women with substance use issues
Trauma Screening/Referral and Interpersonal Violence Prevention for Women with Substance Use Disorders
This study is testing a new violence prevention program for women in substance use treatment to see if it helps them feel safer and better understand interpersonal violence.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Clemson University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Greenville, South Carolina and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06608979 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to implement a pilot program that evaluates the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a violence prevention initiative delivered by peer support specialists for women undergoing substance use treatment. The program includes PTSD screening, resource referrals, and a two-session interpersonal violence prevention protocol for 60 participants recruited from three treatment facilities. Participants will undergo assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and at one and three months follow-up, focusing on trauma exposure, knowledge of interpersonal violence, and engagement with the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are women aged 18 and older who are currently engaged in substance use treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speaking or have acute medical conditions that prevent participation in educational sessions may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the risk of revictimization and substance use relapse among women with a history of trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using peer support specialists for similar interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1\) Age 18 or higher;2) female gender identity; 3) currently engaged in substance use treatment or care (behavioral, peer support, pharmacological, medical) \- Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Non-English-speaking; 2) acute physical and medical conditions that interfere with participation in educational sessions (e.g., active psychosis, suicidality). \-
Where this trial is running
Greenville, South Carolina and 1 other locations
- Addiction Medicine Clinic, Prisma Health Upstate — Greenville, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- The Phoenix Center — Greenville, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heidi Zinzow, Ph.D. — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Heidi Zinzow, Ph.D.
- Email: hzinzow@clemson.edu
- Phone: 864-656-4376
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.