The Effect of Biofeedback on Intimate Partner Violence: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

INTERVENTION: TAU (n = 20) = Patients in the TAU‐condition receive a standard IPV treatment protocol which all IPV offenders at the Waag receive (i.e. the Safety for Partners treatment protocol). Duration: 9 weeks. CONDITION: Not applicable PRIMARY OUTCOME: Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS‐2) as a measure of frequency of intimate partner violence (measured at the start and end of the study period) SECONDARY OUTCOME: Bodily signals indicative of arousal, as measured with the Anger Bodily Signals Questionnaire (ABSQ) questionnaire (measured weekly) INCLUSION CRITERIA: Male, 18+, in treatment for intimate partner violence at the Waag (an outpatient forensic treatment center), lack of self‐control as a risk factor and treatment target, being in a romantic relationship and living together or seeing each other at least three times a week, being in possession of a smartphone with iOS 11.2.5 or higher, or Android 6.0 or higher