Status:
COMPLETED
Group Therapies for Reducing HIV-risk Behavior in Women Who Have Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse
Lead Sponsor:
Stanford University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Alcoholism
Child Abuse, Sexual
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of trauma-focused group therapy for reducing HIV-risk behavior and revictimization among adult women survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA).
Detailed Description
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of trauma-focused group therapy for reducing HIV risk behavior and revictimization among adult women survivors of childhood sexual ab...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. Female. 2. 18 years of age or older. 3. English-speaking. 4. Has at least two explicit memories of sexual abuse that involved genital contact.
- 5\. At least two sexual abuse events occurred when the survivor was between 4 and15 years of age.
- 6\. The perpetrator was at least 5 years older than the survivor. 7. The survivor knew the perpetrator prior to the sexual abuse. 8. The survivor has discussed or attempted to discuss details of the sexual abuse previously with another person (e.g., family member, friend, or therapist) at least 6 months prior to being interviewed for the study.
- 9\. Meets DSM-IV criteria for current PTSD. 10. Provides informed consent.
- And at least one of the following:
- 11\. Has been sexually revictimized within the previous year. 12. Has engaged in risky sexual behavior within the previous year. 13. Meets DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse
Exclusion
- Criteria for exclusion includes any of the following:
- Diagnosed as meeting one of the following diagnostic categories: schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; dementia and delirium and amnestic or other cognitive disorders.
- Reports ritual abuse.
- Is currently receiving psychotherapy (including individual or group psychotherapy).
- Individuals who are alcohol or drug dependent as defined by the DSM-IV.
- Individuals who are currently suicidal (i.e. within the last month)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
171 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00220597
Start Date
September 1 1999
End Date
December 1 2004
Last Update
December 3 2013
Active Locations (1)
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1
Dept. of Psychiatry, Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States, 94305