Body-Oriented Therapy for Sexual Abuse Recovery

The purpose of this study is to examine and compare the effects of two body therapy approaches in women who have experienced child sexual abuse.

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Key information

Conditions

Child Abuse, Sexual Behavior Coitus Dissociation Dissociative Disorders Mental Disorders Personal Satisfaction Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Psychological Well-Being Sexual Behavior Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

25 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

University of Washington School of Nursing

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

About this study

Women who have experienced child sexual abuse often display symptoms of dissociation and lack of bodily self-awareness which hinder the recovery process. Mind-body researchers have examined alternative therapeutic approaches to eliminating these factors. This study will compare a standardized therapeutic message to body-oriented therapy which involves a combination of hands-on bodywork and verbal therapy focused on somatic and emotional awareness.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Self-reported child sexual abuse
In current psychotherapy for child sexual abuse recovery

Exclusion criteria

Over 6 months of past experience with body-oriented therapy
Diagnosis or medications for psychosis
Drug or alcohol addiction
Current abusive relationship
Dissociative disorder
In transition on psychotropic medication

Treatment and study plan

Body-Oriented Therapy

Behavioral

Standardized Massage Therapy

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

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Registry information

Official study title

Delving Intervention and Mindbody Integration

Important dates

Study start: 2002
First posted: Nov 22, 2004
Registry last updated: Sep 11, 2007

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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