Sexual AbuseNCT07165834
Voices of Transformation: A Deep Dive Into the Struggles and Successes of Reclaiming Sexuality After Sexual Trauma
A study testing Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back" in people with Sexual Abuse and Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, run by Sykehuset Telemark at 1 site in Norway.
Trial summary
This study aims to gain insight into the experiences of participants in the "Take Your Sexuality Back" intervention groups, evaluate the intervention's acceptability, and identify necessary modifications. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, Sexual Trauma
- What is being tested?
- Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNorway
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2025to Dec 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- A history of sexual trauma
- Experience trauma-related sexual problems
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Enough competence in Norwegian to participate in a psychoeducational group.
Who cannot join
- Acute suicidality
- Serious substance abuse interfering with treatment
- Severe dissociative or psychotic disorders
- Current life crisis interfering with treatment
- Living in an abusive relationship. -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Norway1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Sykehuset Telemark HF
Skien
Malin Wästlund, PhD-student, 0047-95135546, malin.wastlund@nenett.no
Idun Røseth, PhD
About this study
Official title: Take Your Sexuality Back - a Feasibility Study of a New Intervention for Sexually Traumatized Women
This study aims to gain insight into the experiences of participants in the "Take Your Sexuality Back" intervention groups, evaluate the intervention's acceptability, and identify necessary modifications. This study is part of a larger project that seeks to establish a scientific basis for this innovative, group-based treatment to help women who have experienced sexual trauma heal their sexuality. Before implementing the intervention in the healthcare system and initiating a larger randomized controlled trial, the investigators will evaluate the intervention's feasibility and potential efficacy, as well as gain a more comprehensive understanding of treatment outcomes. In addition to collecting quantitative data, it is crucial to gather qualitative data on participants' experiences. In this study, data will be obtained through in-depth interviews with group participants after they complete the intervention.
- Conditions
- Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, Sexual Trauma
- Being tested
- Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"
- Medical subject headings
- Sexual Trauma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"Behavioural
The intervention is trauma-sensitive and focus both on traumatized sexuality and positive sexuality. It incorporates regulatory skills to prevent re-traumatization when addressing sex-positive themes, thus accommodating a wide range of trauma-related symptoms, sexual shame, sexual dysfunctions, and regulation difficulties. The intervention integrates psychoeducation, exercises, reflections and sharing.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back" | Experimental | "Take your sexuality back" is a 12 week group intervention for sexually traumatized women. Receives: Behavioral: Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back" |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
What are the participants lived experiences of participating in the group intervention "Take your sexuality back"
In-depth interviews investigating participants experiences and perceptions of the intervention, and how they react to any positive or negative impacts attributed to it. Interviews will be analyzed through a descriptive phenomenological method.
Measured: 1-2 weeks after end of treatment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Sep 2025
- Study start15 Sep 2025
- Primary completionSep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sexual AbuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sykehuset Telemark
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Collaborators
- University of Agder, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Idun Røseth, Sykehuset Telemark
- Investigators
- Hege Kersten, PhD, Study director, Research and Innovation Manager
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07165834
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 829297
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 4 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Qualitative data are sensitive and participant anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Take Your Sexuality Back - a Feasibility Study of a New Intervention for Sexually Traumatized Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07165834
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 829297
- Conditions
- Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, Sexual Trauma
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sykehuset TelemarkOther government
- Collaborators
- University of Agder, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Sep 2025 (actual)
- 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.
This study aims to gain insight into the experiences of participants in the "Take Your Sexuality Back" intervention groups, evaluate the intervention's acceptability, and identify necessary modifications. This study is part of a larger project that seeks to establish a scientific basis for this innovative, group-based treatment to help women who have experienced sexual trauma heal their sexuality. Before implementing the intervention in the healthcare system and initiating a larger randomized controlled trial, the investigators will evaluate the intervention's feasibility and potential efficacy, as well as gain a more comprehensive understanding of treatment outcomes. In addition to collecting quantitative data, it is crucial to gather qualitative data on participants' experiences. In this study, data will be obtained through in-depth interviews with group participants after they complete the intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back" | Experimental | Behavioral: Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back""Take your sexuality back" is a 12 week group intervention for sexually traumatized women. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- A history of sexual trauma
- Experience trauma-related sexual problems
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Enough competence in Norwegian to participate in a psychoeducational group.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Acute suicidality
- Serious substance abuse interfering with treatment
- Severe dissociative or psychotic disorders
- Current life crisis interfering with treatment
- Living in an abusive relationship. -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"The intervention is trauma-sensitive and focus both on traumatized sexuality and positive sexuality. It incorporates regulatory skills to prevent re-traumatization when addressing sex-positive themes, thus accommodating a wide range of trauma-related symptoms, sexual shame, sexual dysfunctions, and regulation difficulties. The intervention integrates psychoeducation, exercises, reflections and sharing. | Behavioural | Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back" |
Primary outcome
What are the participants lived experiences of participating in the group intervention "Take your sexuality back"
Time frame: 1-2 weeks after end of treatment
In-depth interviews investigating participants experiences and perceptions of the intervention, and how they react to any positive or negative impacts attributed to it. Interviews will be analyzed through a descriptive phenomenological method.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Qualitative data are sensitive and participant anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
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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.
Hege Kersten, PhD study director
Research and Innovation Manager
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back" in people with Sexual Abuse and Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, run by Sykehuset Telemark at 1 site in Norway.
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 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 May 2026. 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 Norway. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Idun Røseth, PhD (+4741200462, iduroe@sthf.no), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
What are the participants lived experiences of participating in the group intervention "Take your sexuality back" (time frame: 1-2 weeks after end of treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 4 May 2026.