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In Indonesia, 1 in 3 women aged 15\u201364 have experienced physical and\/or sexual assault. This often leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related symptoms. The standard PTSD treatments have cultural and resource limitations, which emphasize the need for a culturally adapted intervention. Somatic Experiencing\u00ae (SE)\u00ae, a body-oriented trauma therapy, has shown promise in reducing PTSD symptoms across diverse populations, but its cultural applicability and effectiveness in Indonesia remain under-investigated. This study addresses that gap by adapting SE\u00ae, for Indonesian women survivors of sexual assault.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This study is a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to assess the effectiveness of a 10-session group-based SE\u00ae intervention, compared withcontrol group. A total of 207 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned using a 2:1 allocation ratio (n\u2009=\u2009138 intervention, n\u2009=\u200969 control). The intervention consists of structured group activities based on SE\u00ae principles, targeting improvements in PTSD symptoms, resilience, and quality of life. Furthermore, participants will be assessed at multiple points using standardized measures (PCL-5, CD-RISC-25, WHOQOL-BREF). Analysis will be conducted using SPSS version 22.0 for quantitative data and thematic coding for qualitative insights.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Discussion<\/jats:title>\n This study represents the first RCT of culturally adapted SE\u00ae intervention in Indonesia. The findings are expected to inform trauma-focused clinical practice in low-resource settings and contribute to the global understanding of body-based therapy effectiveness in diverse cultural contexts. Results may also provide evidence for scalable group interventions targeting PTSD among women survivors of gender-based violence.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Trial registration number<\/jats:title>\n ISRCTN58257113 (Registration date: 29 October 2024)<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Trial sponsor<\/jats:title>\n Universitas Padjadjaran, Faculty of Psychology, Jl. 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