Domestic ViolenceNCT00166075
Mental Health Symptoms and Intimate Partner Violence
An observational study of Domestic Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, run by Emory University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Using a touch screen computer, the researchers are screening emergency department patients for intimate partner violence and mental health issues. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Domestic Violence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- What is being tested?
- Computer screen with community resource printout
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 569 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2004to Dec 2007
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: All eligible African American female patients were approached in the ED waiting room during study periods. Patients participated in the screening process via a computer kiosk. Questions regarding IPV and mental health symptoms were asked using validated tools.
Who may be able to join
- Female patients between the ages of 18-55 who present to the waiting room of the emergency department during study time periods
Who cannot join
- Psychotic
- Acutely intoxicated
- Too ill to participate
- Unable to read
- Not English speaking
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Using a touch screen computer, the researchers are screening emergency department patients for intimate partner violence and mental health issues.
Read the detailed description
Using a touch screen computer, the researchers are screening emergency department patients for intimate partner violence and mental health issues. The researchers are looking to see if those who participate in a computer screen and are given referral lists as well as having the computer printout placed on the physician clipboard, will increase physician awareness and recognition as well as patient use of resources compared to usual care.
- Being tested
- Computer screen with community resource printout
- Keywords
- Suicidality, PTSD, depression
- Medical subject headings
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Depression, Suicidal Ideation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Computer screen with community resource printoutProcedure or surgery
Patients participated in the screening process via a computer kiosk. Questions regarding IPV and mental health symptoms were asked using validated tools
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Female ED patients | All eligible African American female patients were approached in the ED waiting room during study periods. Patients participated in the screening process via a computer kiosk. Questions regarding IPV and mental health symptoms were asked using validated tools Receives: Procedure: Computer screen with community resource printout |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Increased levels of PTSD
Increased levels of suicidality
Increased levels of depression
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2004
- Primary completionDec 2006
- Study completionDec 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Domestic ViolenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Emory UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 569 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Emory University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Debra Houry, MD, MPH, Emory University
- Investigators
- Debra Houry, Principal investigator, Emory University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00166075
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0304-2003a
- Other IDs
- 5K23069375
- Status last verified
- Dec 2013
- First submitted
- 12 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 13 Dec 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Houry D, Kemball R, Rhodes KV, Kaslow NJ. Intimate partner violence and mental health symptoms in African American female ED patients. Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Jul;24(4):444-50. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2005.12.026.
PubMed 16787803
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Dec 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mental Health Symptoms and Intimate Partner Violence
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00166075
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0304-2003a
- Keywords
- Suicidality, PTSD, depression
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 569 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Emory UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Study start
- Jan 2004
- Primary completion
- Dec 2006 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Using a touch screen computer, the researchers are screening emergency department patients for intimate partner violence and mental health issues.
Detailed description
Using a touch screen computer, the researchers are screening emergency department patients for intimate partner violence and mental health issues. The researchers are looking to see if those who participate in a computer screen and are given referral lists as well as having the computer printout placed on the physician clipboard, will increase physician awareness and recognition as well as patient use of resources compared to usual care.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Female ED patients | – | Procedure: Computer screen with community resource printoutAll eligible African American female patients were approached in the ED waiting room during study periods. Patients participated in the screening process via a computer kiosk. Questions regarding IPV and mental health symptoms were asked using validated tools |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- All eligible African American female patients were approached in the ED waiting room during study periods. Patients participated in the screening process via a computer kiosk. Questions regarding IPV and mental health symptoms were asked using validated tools.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Female patients between the ages of 18-55 who present to the waiting room of the emergency department during study time periods
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Psychotic
- Acutely intoxicated
- Too ill to participate
- Unable to read
- Not English speaking
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Computer screen with community resource printoutPatients participated in the screening process via a computer kiosk. Questions regarding IPV and mental health symptoms were asked using validated tools | Procedure or surgery | Female ED patients |
Primary outcome
Increased levels of PTSD
Increased levels of suicidality
Increased levels of depression
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Dec 2013.
- Results publication: PubMed 16787803Houry D, Kemball R, Rhodes KV, Kaslow NJ. Intimate partner violence and mental health symptoms in African American female ED patients. Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Jul;24(4):444-50. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2005.12.026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Debra Houry principal investigator
Emory University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Domestic Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, run by Emory University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Increased levels of PTSD. The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00166075, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2013.