Can a Mind-Body group program break the cycle of domestic violence?
NCT ID NCT07747766
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a group-based program can help people who have been court-mandated after using violence with an intimate partner. The program combines themed lessons, experiential exercises like meditation and psychodrama, and group discussion to address stress, trauma, and substance use. Half of the participants will receive the program, while the other half will not, allowing researchers to compare outcomes. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, and whether it can reduce violence and improve well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A group-based behavioral program combining themed curriculum, experiential exercises, and group discussion to address trauma and stress linked to intimate partner violence.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a new way to help people who have used violence in relationships break the cycle, reducing harm and improving family well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not generalize, and the program's impact on violence reduction remains uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
Malden, Massachusetts, 02148, United States
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Waterland Counseling
Tumwater, Washington, 98512, United States
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