Clinical Research Directory

Early Psychological Intervention After Rape

Rape is a common cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women, as around 30-50% will develop PTSD in the aftermath of rape. A modified protocol based on Prolonged Exposure Therapy (mPE), has been developed, consisting of three to five once or twice weekly 60 minutes sessions, and studies indicate that if implemented early after rape, mPE may prevent the development of PTSD. The aim of the study is to conduct a multi-site (4 Sexual assault care centers in Norway) randomized control trial (RCT) in which patients are recruited early after rape, and randomized to intervention (mPE) or treatment as usual (TAU).

Sexual Agency of Women Who Have Suffered from Incest(s)

Case study, qualitative and exploratory approach with prospective research. This study is aimed at voluntary patients referred by the women center. * The first meeting will be the presentation of a sexo-psychomotor questionnaire, specifically made for this study. Then, if the participant is willing, the enroll for a psychomotor follow-up of 6 sessions personalized with specific objectives defined for the patient,from the questionnaire. * These therapy sessions can be renewed in discussion with the woman if we feel they would benefit from further follow-up. The psychomotor sessions last around 45 minutes and take place once every 15 days or 3 weeks with a variety of therapeutical techniques. This interval between sessions allows time for integration of the aspects addressed during the proposals, while ensuring continuity in the follow-up. They are aimed at developing body and emotional awareness, to help patients get to know themselves better, and experience moments in full awareness * End-of-follow interview with taking the questionnaire a second time, to determine, with the woman, any benefits of the "sex-psychomotor" care. The women will be supported in completing the questionnaire again, as they were during the initial session.