PEARL for Survivors of Domestic Violence
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether a new approach called PEARL (Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening) can help survivors of interpersonal violence engage in healing and seek help more effectively. PEARL involves taking photos and discussing them reflectively to see if it improves coping with trauma and readiness for recovery. Participants will split into two groups: one receives the intervention immediately, while the other waits three months. This trial may suit women who have experienced interpersonal violence and can participate in English interviews. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance healing strategies for survivors.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the PEARL trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on a photography and listening intervention, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What prior data suggests that the PEARL intervention is safe for survivors of interpersonal violence?
Research has shown that the PEARL method, which uses photo-experiencing and reflective listening, is generally safe. As it involves no medical procedures or bodily entry, it poses no physical risks. Studies indicate that participants find the method easy to manage and acceptable, allowing them to complete the process without major issues. Existing studies have reported no negative effects, suggesting that individuals who have experienced trauma tolerate the treatment well.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about PEARL (Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening) as it offers a unique healing process for survivors of domestic violence through creativity and self-expression. Unlike traditional methods such as therapy sessions and support groups, PEARL encourages participants to capture their healing journey with photography, fostering a deep, personal reflection. This innovative approach not only empowers individuals by allowing them to express their stories visually but also facilitates meaningful conversations through reflective listening. By integrating art and reflection, PEARL has the potential to enhance emotional healing in ways that standard treatments do not typically explore.
What evidence suggests that PEARL is effective for promoting healing engagement in survivors of interpersonal violence?
Research shows that PEARL, which stands for Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening, may help survivors of domestic violence by boosting their mental health and coping skills. In this trial, participants in the Immediate Intervention Group will receive the PEARL intervention shortly after enrollment, while those in the Waitlist Control Group will receive it after a three-month waiting period. Studies indicate that creative activities like taking photos can help people express their feelings and reflect on their experiences. This process might make it easier for survivors to seek help and feel more in control of their recovery. Early results suggest that participants who used PEARL felt better prepared to deal with trauma and were more likely to engage in healing activities. This method appears both practical and well-liked by those who have experienced violence.26789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Laura Sinko, PhD, MSHP, RN
Principal Investigator
Temple University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for survivors of interpersonal violence who are looking to engage in healing. Participants should be willing to take surveys, create photos based on prompts, and discuss these photos in an interview. They will either receive the PEARL intervention immediately or after a three-month wait.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Immediate Intervention
Participants receive a photography-focusing prompt and have two weeks to create photographs, followed by a reflective listening interview
Waitlist Control
Participants receive a resource referral list and wait three months before receiving the PEARL intervention
Follow-up
Participants complete follow-up surveys and interviews to assess trauma coping self-efficacy, post-trauma cognitions, and healing
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PEARL (Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening)
Trial Overview
PEARL (Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening) is being tested to see if it helps survivors of violence seek help, cope with trauma better, change their post-trauma thoughts, and get ready for recovery. The study compares immediate versus delayed intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants randomized to this arm receive the PEARL intervention within two weeks of enrollment. They are given a photography-focusing prompt and two weeks to create photographs reflecting their healing journey. After two weeks, they participate in a reflective listening interview about their photographs. Participants complete surveys at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at one-month follow-up, as well as a qualitative interview at one-month follow-up.
Participants randomized to this arm receive a resource referral list (standard of care) and wait three months before receiving the PEARL intervention. They complete baseline surveys at enrollment and again at three months (pre-intervention baseline). After the three-month waiting period, they receive the same PEARL intervention as the immediate group: a photography-focusing prompt, two weeks to create photographs, and a reflective listening interview. They complete post-intervention and one-month follow-up assessments following their intervention.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Temple University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator
Citations
the evidence is in the telling: the words of women survivors of
violence. Domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are the most commonly used terms to denote abuse incurred in intimate partner relationships ...
Family-Centered Toolkit for Domestic Violence Programs
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) is one of four. Special Issue Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department ...
Examining the Effectiveness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of ...
DV and SV are forms of trauma that can result in significant mental health distress for individuals. The presence of violence and abuse has significant long- ...
experiencing and Reflective Listening (PEARL)
GBV can take many forms, including physical, emotional, economic, and sexual abuse. A common type of GBV is intimate partner violence, which is violence perpe-.
I just felt like I was running around in a circle
Understanding patterns of abuse and violence and the help-seeking behaviours and needs of both those who experience IPV and/or SV and those people who use IPV ...
Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening (PEARL) to ...
Does PEARL change post-trauma cognitions and readiness for recovery? Is PEARL feasible and acceptable to survivors of interpersonal violence?
A trauma-informed photo-elicitation method to explore day ...
... Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening (PEARL). PEARL ... Using a study aimed to understand the recovery experiences of survivors of sexual violence ...
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researchgate.net/publication/389990480_The_Promise_of_Photo-experiencing_and_Reflective_Listening_PEARL_in_Asian_Qualitative_Research(PDF) The Promise of Photo-experiencing and Reflective ...
Violence Against Women, 30(8), 1883-1909. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012241231775. Sinko, L., Munro-Kramer, M.
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mental health, multimodal research, Participatory action research, qualitative research, resilience, stigma, stress, trauma, violence. Page 2 ...
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