The LIFESCAPE Study
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LGBTQIA+ Initiative For Empowerment, Support, Coping, and PTSD Education

 

LGBTQIA+ communities' experiences have not been centered in PTSD research. Let's change that.

 

About the LIFESCAPE Study: LIFESCAPE is a research study comparing two counseling treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We are investigating which treatment works best for improving wellbeing and reducing PTSD symptoms among LGBTQIA+ people.

 

The treatments in this study are available in English and Spanish (the anticipated enrollment for the Spanish treatments is May 2025).

 

LGBTQIA+ communities often face significant trauma and stigma. Trauma and PTSD can hurt our lives, our sense of self, and our mental health. But trauma-focused treatment and LGBTQIA+ affirming support can help.

 

If you participate:

 

You will receive free trauma-focused therapy: If you participate, you will receive free one-on-one, in-person or telehealth therapy from an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist from the Alliance Health Project. Therapy will be delivered once a week for about 3-4 months.

 

You will complete surveys: You will be asked to complete four surveys over a 12-month period (1 before therapy begins and 3 surveys over time after therapy begins)

 

You will be paid $300 total for completing all surveys. There is no cost to participate.

 

 

Call today to see if you think you are eligible to participate: (415) 502-4859

 

You may be eligible if you meet the following requirements:

  • ♦ You identify as LGBTQIA+
  • ♦ You live in the state of California
  • ♦ You are 18 years old or older
  • ♦ You have experienced trauma or have PTSD
  • ♦ You speak English or Spanish

 

 

LIFESCAPE is funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Clinical trials registration: NCT06367764