RISE Versus Advocacy-based Enhanced Care as Usual for Patients Experiencing IPV

Launched by BOSTON UNIVERSITY · Apr 1, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how to improve treatment for veterans who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), which can lead to issues like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research will compare two different counseling methods: one that includes up to eight sessions covering topics like social support and health effects, and another that consists of a single session focused on education about IPV, safety, and available resources. The goal is to find out which approach helps patients feel more in control of their health and well-being.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be veterans receiving care at a specific clinic and have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual IPV in the past year. They should also be able to give permission for their sessions to be recorded. Those who have serious mental health conditions or thoughts of harming themselves or others will not be included. Participants will complete surveys about their health and feelings before starting the treatment, again after 12 weeks, and then every three months for a year. Overall, the study will last about 15 months and aims to provide better support for those affected by IPV.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients receiving care at an enrolled site/affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
• • report experience of past-year physical, psychological, and/or sexual IPV on an established screening tool used to detect IPV in VHA, and
• • be able to provide informed consent including permission to have intervention sessions recorded
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • severe cognitive impairment,
• • suicide or homicide intent with a specific plan
• • untreated or unstable symptoms of mania or psychosis