Reducing Alcohol Use and Sexual Dysfunction in Survivors of Sexual Trauma

Launched by LIFESPAN · Oct 28, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping college women who have experienced sexual trauma. The researchers want to find out if a special program can reduce alcohol use, feelings of sexual distress, and the risk of experiencing sexual assault again. The study will look at how well they can recruit participants, train people to deliver the program, and see whether those who take part in the program have less alcohol use and sexual distress compared to a group that receives general health information instead.

To be eligible for the trial, participants should be women aged 18 to 24 who have experienced sexual victimization and have been drinking above recommended levels recently. They should also be able to speak and understand English. Those who join can expect to take part in both individual and group sessions that focus on addressing their alcohol use and sexual health concerns. Follow-up assessments will be conducted two and six months after completing the program to see how well it worked. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it provides a supportive environment to help women manage their experiences and improve their well-being.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. be between the ages of 18 and 24;
• • 2. speak and comprehend English;
• • 3. report a history of attempted or completed penetrative acts of sexual victimization (i.e., oral, vaginal, anal) since age 14 via incapacitation or force;
• • 4. report exceeding the national recommended limits for daily drinking (4 or more for women) on two or more occasions in the past month;
• • 5. report past month sexual activity;
• • 6. exceed the clinical cut point on the Female Sexual Functioning Index.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. suicide risk on the Beck Depression Inventory;
• • 2. screen positive on the Alcohol Use Withdrawal Checklist.