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

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Dept. of Psychiatry, Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States, 94305