Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical Trial of a Supporter-Targeted Intervention to Improve Outcomes in Recent Sexual Assault Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Conditions:
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Helping Behavior
Eligibility:
All Genders
14+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Communication and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) is a 2-session early intervention for survivors of recent sexual assault and their supporters that aims to improve supporters' ability to respond effectiv...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (Survivors):
- Age 14+ years
- Can speak/read English or Spanish
- Have access to a Zoom-capable device
- Screened for eligibility within 10 weeks of sexual assault, defined as any unwanted, distressing sexual contact (e.g., unwanted touching, coerced sexual activity, rape)
- Able to attend first study session within 2 weeks of screening
- Elevated PTSD symptoms at screening as operationalized by a Primary Care PTSD Screen score of 2/5 or above
- Able to identify an eligible supporter
- Have a way to receive survey links and complete surveys privately (i.e., without potential device or account access by the supporter)
- Inclusion Criteria (Supporters):
- Age 14+ years
- Can speak/read English or Spanish
- Have access to a Zoom-capable device
- Able to attend first study session within 2 weeks of survivor's screening
- Are in contact with the survivor at least once a week
- In the opinion of the survivor, are able to make an independent decision about whether or not to participate in the study
- Have a way to receive survey links and complete surveys privately (i.e., without potential device or account access by the survivor)
- Exclusion Criteria (Survivors):
- Active psychosis
- Active suicidal intent
- Exclusion Criteria (Supporters):
- Perpetrated the sexual assault
- Engaged in severe past-year violence or abuse (as defined by the survivor) against the survivor
- The survivor has not told the supporter about the sexual assault at the time of screening and was not already planning to tell the supporter
- In the opinion of the survivor, relational conflict exists between the survivor and supporter that potentially could be exacerbated by program participation
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 18 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 4 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
128 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05345405
Start Date
May 18 2022
End Date
July 4 2024
Last Update
June 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195-7238