BEAR Therapy for Suicidal Thoughts After Sexual Assault
(BEAR-SI Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical study is to learn if the BEAR intervention effects outcome in women who have experienced sexual assault (broadly defined) and who have suicidal thinking. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does this intervention decrease suicidal ideation?
* Can this intervention increase self-efficacy in this population?
All women will participate in a 12 week therapy group, which is conducted in-person.
Participants will
* Actively participate in the intervention, which is 1.5 hours, once per week for 12 weeks.
* Complete weekly forms prior to group about suicidal thoughts and behaviors
* Complete a series of questionnaires at baseline, six weeks, post-group, and at 3- and 12- month follow up.
* Complete a qualitative interview about their experience of the intervention at post-group and one year follow up.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jennifer Keller, PhD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women who have experienced sexual assault and are currently having suicidal thoughts. Participants should be able to attend in-person group therapy sessions once a week for 12 weeks.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- BEAR Therapeutic Group
Trial Overview
The study tests the BEAR therapeutic group, where all participants join a weekly, in-person therapy session (1.5 hours each) over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this helps reduce suicidal thoughts and improve confidence in coping.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The BEAR program integrates three components in a therapy group: psychoeducation (e.g., healthy relationships, stress response system, gender roles and socialization), psychological skills (e.g., assertive communication, coping skills, mindfulness), and physical self-defense (e.g., use of voice, physical techniques to maintain safety) training. (see detailed description).
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Collaborator
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