Voices of Transformation: A Deep Dive Into the Struggles and Successes of Reclaiming Sexuality After Sexual Trauma
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-65
SponsorSykehuset Telemark
About this trial
This study aims to gain insight into the experiences of participants in the "Take Your Sexuality Back" intervention groups, evaluate the intervention's acceptability, and identify necessary modifications. This study is part of a larger project that seeks to establish a scientific basis for this innovative, group-based treatment to help women who have experienced sexual trauma heal their sexuality. Before implementing the intervention in the healthcare system and initiating a larger randomized controlled trial, the investigators will evaluate the intervention's feasibility and potential efficacy, as well as gain a more comprehensive understanding of treatment outcomes. In addition to collecting quantitative data, it is crucial to gather qualitative data on participants' experiences. In this study, data will be obtained through in-depth interviews with group participants after they complete the intervention.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
A history of sexual trauma
Experience trauma-related sexual problems
Age between 18 and 65 years
Enough competence in Norwegian to participate in a psychoeducational group.
Disqualifiers
Acute suicidality
Serious substance abuse interfering with treatment
Severe dissociative or psychotic disorders
Current life crisis interfering with treatment
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"
BehavioralThe intervention is trauma-sensitive and focus both on traumatized sexuality and positive sexuality. It incorporates regulatory skills to prevent re-traumatization when addressing sex-positive themes, thus accommodating a wide range of trauma-related symptoms, sexual shame, sexual dysfunctions, and regulation difficulties. The intervention integrates psychoeducation, exercises, reflections and sharing.
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
What are the participants lived experiences of participating in the group intervention "Take your sexuality back"
In-depth interviews investigating participants experiences and perceptions of the intervention, and how they react to any positive or negative impacts attributed to it. Interviews will be analyzed through a descriptive phenomenological method.
Time frame
1-2 weeks after end of treatmentSponsors and contacts
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Sykehuset Telemark
Lead sponsor
University of Agder
Collaborator
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov