Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence

Depression Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence: Help Intervention Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04107025
• Other study ID #: NMP/07845
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 28, 2017
• Est. completion date: March 12, 2018

Study information

• Verified date: September 2019
• Source: NMP Medical Research Institute
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women have experienced domestic abuse/ violence in their lifetime. In most cases, family lawyers, advocates are first contact before the police. If the children are involved, finding the legal options become the priority for women before leaving the abuser.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the HELP (Health, Education Legal Support Program) intervention among IPV survivors.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 56
• Est. completion date: March 12, 2018
• Est. primary completion date: January 30, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 55 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

• 18 years old or older

• Gives informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed mental health condition

• Terminally ill

• Chronic condition

• On psychiatric medication

• Sexual assault

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Stress

Intervention

Other:
• HELP
Individual counseling were given to each intervention group participant. They were assisted with safety, emotional and mental support and referrals for health and financial assistance. Participants were also given handout to manage anxiety and panic situations during the legal procedures.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
India	Gyansanjeevani	Bundi	Rajasthan
India	Gyansanjeevani	Jaipur	Rajasthan

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
NMP Medical Research Institute	Warwick Research Services

Country where clinical trial is conducted

India, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Anxiety	Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale	Change from baseline anxiety symptoms at 4 weeks
Primary	Depression	Depression symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale	Change from baseline depression symptoms at 4 weeks
Primary	Stress	Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess stress symptoms	Change from baseline stress symptoms at 4 weeks
Secondary	Self esteem	Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure self esteem	Change from baseline self esteem at 4 weeks