Group Therapies for Reducing HIV-risk Behavior in Women Who Have Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse

NCT00220597 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: R01MH060556DAHBR AZ-Q
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 171
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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).

Conditions

Alcoholism; Child Abuse, Sexual; Sexual Abuse; Sexual Behavior; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral

Keywords

group therapy; sexual revictimization; risky sex; addiction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Rates of using of drugs or alcohol

• Sexual revictimization rates

• Rates of engaging in risky sex

• Trauma symptoms

Interventions

Trauma-focused group therapy BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• \. 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.
• \. At least two sexual abuse events occurred when the survivor was between 4 and15 years of age.
• \. 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.
• \. Meets DSM-IV criteria for current PTSD. 10. Provides informed consent.
• And at least one of the following:
• \. 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Stanford University: lead
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Dept. of Psychiatry, Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcoholism; Coitus; Sexual Behavior; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Behavior, Addictive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavior; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Communicable Diseases; Infections; Virus Diseases; Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior

Study Officials

• David Spiegel, M.D.

  Stanford University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Catherine C. Classen, Ph.D.

  Stanford University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Jack, Lulu & Sam Willson Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 15, 2005
• First Posted: September 22, 2005
• Study Start: September 1, 1999
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2004
• Study Completion: December 1, 2004
• Last Updated: December 3, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-12

Locations

US (1)