Actively Recruiting
The BEAR Program for Women With Trauma Who Have Suicidal Thoughts
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2026-02-20
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
128 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The current study aims to test the feasibility of a new form of group therapy for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma and current suicidal ideation. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group has been adapted for women who have experienced trauma and have current suicidal ideation. It incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation about trauma and gender-based violence, and physical self-defense training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect) and experience various mental health difficulties, including suicidal ideation. We aim to assess the feasibility to recruit and implement the BEAR group. Our ultimate aim is to assess whether the program can effect self-efficacy and suicidal ideation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The BEAR Program for Women With Trauma Who Have Suicidal Thoughts
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women ages 18-75
- History of physical, sexual, and/or emotional violence causing interpersonal or psychological distress
- Current suicidal thinking
You will not qualify if you...
- Active, significant substance abuse interfering with participation
- Significant medical conditions preventing safe participation
- No history of interpersonal trauma
- Acute psychiatric instability
- History of assaultive behavior or risk of assaulting others
- No current suicidal ideation or behaviors
- Unable to commit to 12 weeks of in-person group participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, United States, 94305
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Research Team
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Clinical Research Coordinator
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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