PEARL for Survivors of Violence
This study is testing a new approach called PEARL (Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening) to help survivors of interpersonal violence. PEARL involves taking photos that show your healing journey and then talking about them. Researchers want to see if PEARL can help reduce barriers to getting help for trauma, improve how well people cope, and change thoughts related to trauma. They also want to know if PEARL is practical and acceptable to survivors. You may be eligible if you are an adult woman (18 or older) who identifies as a survivor of interpersonal violence and can complete an interview in English. The study will enroll 40 participants and compare those who receive PEARL right away to those who receive it later.
- Study design
- This is a randomized study with 40 participants. You would be randomly assigned to either receive PEARL right away or be on a waitlist to receive it later.
- What's involved
- You would complete an online questionnaire at the start, create photographs over two weeks, and then have a reflective listening interview. You would also complete follow-up questionnaires immediately after the intervention and again one month later.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- You would be followed for one month after the intervention to assess your progress.
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Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening (PEARL) to Promote Healing Engagement for Survivors of Violence
At a glance
Conditions
NCT07277816
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
Women in Transition
Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniastudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Laura Sinko, PhD, MSHP, RN · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Temple University
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What this trial measures
- Post-trauma Cognitions Inventory (PTCI)Baseline, immediately post-intervention (approximately 2-4 weeks after baseline), and 1-month follow-up (approximately 6-8 weeks after baseline)
The PTCI is a self-report measure used to assess posttraumatic cognitions. It is composed of three subscales: Negative Cognitions about the Self, Negative Cognitions about the World, and Self-Blame. Higher scores indicate more negative trauma-related cognitions. The minimum score one can receive is 33 and the maximum score is 231.
- Trauma Coping Self-efficacy ScaleBaseline, immediately post-intervention (approximately 2-4 weeks after baseline), and 1-month follow-up (approximately 6-8 weeks after baseline)
The Trauma Coping Self-efficacy Scale is a 7-item measure that covers trauma-related coping self-efficacy including: dealing with reminders of the event, dealing with emotions associated with the event, employing active coping strategies, and resuming normal functioning. Higher scores indicate greater confidence in ability to cope with trauma. The minimum score one can receive is 0 and the maximum score is 63.
- Healing after Gender-based Violence ScaleBaseline, immediately post-intervention (approximately 2-4 weeks after baseline), and 1-month follow-up (approximately 6-8 weeks after baseline)
This 18-item scale measures holistic healing after trauma. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 ('Not at all') to 5 ('To a great extent'). Respondents are asked to evaluate each statement in reference to their perceived lowest point and their current feelings. This measure captures holistic healing outcomes beyond symptom reduction. Higher scores indicate greater levels of healing.