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NCT06608979 Trauma Screening/Referral and Interpersonal Violence Prevention for Women with Substance Use Disorders

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NCT ID NCT06608979
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Clemson University
Condition Substance Use Disorders
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-06-11
Primary Completion 2025-03

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Screening/Referral and Prevention

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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 60 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-11 with a primary completion date of 2025-03.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this project is to implement a pilot study to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a peer support specialist delivered violence prevention program for women in substance use treatment. The program entails a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening, resource referral, and two session interpersonal violence prevention protocol for 60 participants. In this single arm trial, women are recruited from three substance use treatment facilities. Participants complete baseline, post-intervention, one-month, and three-month follow-up assessments. Self-report surveys assess trauma exposure, knowledge and behaviors related to interpersonal violence, and intervention engagement.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1\) Age 18 or higher;2) female gender identity; 3) currently engaged in substance use treatment or care (behavioral, peer support, pharmacological, medical) \- Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Non-English-speaking; 2) acute physical and medical conditions that interfere with participation in educational sessions (e.g., active psychosis, suicidality). \-

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Heidi Zinzow, Ph.D.

✉ hzinzow@clemson.edu

📞 864-656-4376

Principal Investigator

Heidi Zinzow, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Clemson University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06608979 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT06608979 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06608979 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hzinzow@clemson.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06608979 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Greenville, United States, Greenville, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06608979 clinical trial?

NCT06608979 is sponsored by Clemson University. The principal investigator is Heidi Zinzow, Ph.D. at Clemson University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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