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NCT00601939 Effectiveness of Empowerment Group Sessions for Treating Suicidal African American Women in Abusive Relationships

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NCT ID NCT00601939
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Emory University
Condition Battered Women
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 397 participants
Start Date 2008-03
Primary Completion 2028-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 64 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Psychoeducational intervention (PEI)Enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 397 participants in total. It began in 2008-03 with a primary completion date of 2028-12.

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Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of culturally competent psychoeducational empowerment sessions in treating suicidal African-American women who are in abusive relationships.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Identifies as an African-American female * Abusive relationship within the 12 months prior to study entry * Suicide attempt within the 12 months prior to study entry * Seeks services at Grady Health System Exclusion Criteria: * Score of less than 22 on Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) * Score of less than 18 on Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) * Acutely psychotic

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD

✉ nkaslow@emory.edu

📞 404-616-4757

Principal Investigator

Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Emory University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT00601939 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 64 Years, studying Battered Women. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT00601939 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT00601939 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nkaslow@emory.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT00601939 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Atlanta, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT00601939 clinical trial?

NCT00601939 is sponsored by Emory University. The principal investigator is Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD at Emory University. The trial plans to enroll 397 participants.

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