Can a 30-minute online exercise boost hope for domestic violence survivors?
NCT ID NCT06375876
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a short, self-guided online program designed to increase hope in women currently experiencing intimate partner violence. The program included facts about the brain, stories from other survivors, and writing exercises. Researchers enrolled 97 women to see if the program was feasible, safe, and liked by participants, and to measure changes in hope, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Single-session behavioral intervention (online program with stories and writing exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, accessible way to help women in abusive relationships feel more hopeful and empowered.
What could go wrong
This was a small pilot study (97 women) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention is very brief and may not lead to lasting change or help all survivors.
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The Consultation Center at Yale
New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States