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The Effectiveness of a Brief Early Intervention of Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization Protocol for Victims of Sexual Violence (ASSYST-SV).

TThe main objectives of this research project are twofold: (1) to conduct a narrative review of the scientific literature on the efficacy and effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing acute post-traumatic stress symptoms in survivors of sexual violence, and to provide a solid theoretical framework on the consequences of sexual victimization and the use of EMDR interventions in this population; and (2) to develop and test an adapted version of the ASSYST protocol of Jarero´s team for survivors of sexual violence (ASSYST-SV), evaluating its effectiveness and feasibility in reducing acute stress symptoms in women who have experienced sexual violence. This is an exploratory quasi-experimental study with a single-group pre-post design and follow-up assessments. The intervention will be delivered to women receiving care in specialized services for survivors of gender-based violence in Catalonia and Madrid. Assessments will be conducted at three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up. Data will be collected through a combination of clinician-administered and self-report questionnaires. This trial is part of a larger research project (NCT05619822) that includes several related studies. Each study addresses a specific population and/or intervention, but all share the overarching aim of examining the efficacy of a comprehensive third-generation protocol for individuals with comorbid trauma and other mental health conditions.