Self-Defense Training in Women With Trauma
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Depression, Anxiety, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
In brief
Previous research has shown that self-defense training can lead to gains in women's assertiveness, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and physical competence, and decreases in anxiety, helplessness, fear, and avoidant behaviors. However, most of this research has been conducted with healthy women who had not previously experienced physical or sexual violence. The investigators believe that women with such trauma histories require additional care because of potential triggering symptoms. As such, the investigators are mindful of the potential for triggering trauma symptoms and will work with the women so that they feel safe and comfortable in their participation. This pilot study aims to examine whether similar psychological gains from self-defense training are made in women who have previous experiences of physical and/or sexual violence.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01380379
- Run by
- Stanford University
- People needed
- 9
- Starts
- 2011-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2015-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-02-01
Who can join
Age: 21 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Women ages 21-65 years
- History of physical and/or sexual violence, with subsequent interpersonal or psychological distress (e.g., depression or anxiety) related to this history.
You may not qualify if…
- Substance abuse in the past 6 months
- Significant medical conditions that would preclude safe participation in the study
- High levels of depression with significant suicide risk
- Pregnant women
- Active symptoms of psychosis or psychiatric instability
- History of assaultive behavior or is judged to be at potential risk to assault others.
Where it is running
- Stanford University School of Medicine — Stanford, California, United States
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