Empowerment Self Defense Program for Adult Native Women Survivors of Sexual Violence (NCT07712796) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Empowerment Self Defense Program for Adult Native Women Survivors of Sexual Violence
United States14 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to culturally adapt and evaluate an empowerment self-defense (ESD) program (i.e., IMpower) for AI/AN women who have experienced SV in their lifetime and currently experiencing moderate to severe levels of depression and/or PTSD symptoms (primary outcomes). Previous research with non-AI/AN women finds that ESD reduces depression and PTSD symptoms, but no research has examined ESD among AI/AN survivors despite calls from our tribal partners to implement ESD with AI/AN adult women survivors. We have assembled an interdisciplinary expert team and Elders/Traditional Knowledge Keepers (TKKs) as well as Survivor Advisory Board (SAB) in the proposed work.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Identify as Indigenous (including American Indian or Alaska Native), including individuals who identify as multiracial and Indigenous.
* Identify as a woman, trans woman, and/or Two Spirit..
* Be 18 years of age or older.
* Have experienced sexual violence or unwanted sexual experiences.
* Report moderate to high levels of Meet criteria for depression and/or PTSD.
* NOT report high risk for suicidality
* NOT report active psychosis
* Live on or near the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
* Be able to read and speak English.
* Report an ability and willingness to participate in the program sessions and related research activities, including surveys and potential exit interviews.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Depression
Timeframe: Past 2 weeks at pre-test (enrollment) and post-test (within 1 week of intervention conclusion).
2
PTSD
Timeframe: Past month at pre-test (enrollment) and post-test (within 1 week of intervention conclusion)