Study details
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Effectiveness of Empowerment Group Sessions for Treating Suicidal African American Women in Abusive Relationships
Emory University
NCT IDNCT00601939ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
397
Study length
about 21 years
Ages
18–64
Sex
Female only
Locations
1 site in GA
What this study is about
This trial is testing if empowerment group sessions help treat suicidal thoughts among African American women experiencing abuse. It compares empowerment sessions to regular treatment, and participants will complete surveys about their lives and feelings.
Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.
What you may be asked to do
- 1.Participate in Enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU)
- 2.Participate in Psychoeducational intervention (PEI)
Participation Burden
What's physically and logistically required of participants.
Logistics & Travel
In-person visits
Requires travel to a study site
Physical Intervention
Standard
How treatment is administered
Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded
You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.
Extracted study details
Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.
Endpoints
Secondary: Change in Beck Depression Inventory- II