What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: Rape is unfortunately a common experience among women, affecting between 13 and 20%. In addition, up to 50% of all rape victims experience significant and persistent psychological distress. While cognitive-behavioral interventions have been found to be successful at alleviating. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving Online intervention, Psycho-educational website. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ptsd; age range: From 18 Years to 50 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
What practical constraints should I expect?
The likely practical burden appears high. Things to check include multiple visits or assessments, questionnaires/interviews/assessments. Ask the study team about duration, visits, possible compensation, data access, and what happens if you want to stop.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by East Carolina University, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.