Family program to reduce depression and partner violence for young married women in Nepal
A randomized controlled trial of a Multi-component family Intervention to Lower depression and Address intimate Partner violence (MILAP) among young women in Nepal
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11521317
This program brings together young married women, their husbands, and mothers‑in‑law to reduce depression and intimate partner violence and improve family support in Nepal.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11521317 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you join, you and selected family members would take part in MILAP, a multi‑part program that uses problem‑solving and behavioral skills similar to cognitive behavioral therapy alongside family sessions to address conflict and safety. Some households will be offered the full MILAP program while others will receive the usual services, with participants randomly assigned so researchers can compare results. The team will track changes in mood, safety, and family relationships over time and will collect interviews to understand how family dynamics affect recovery. All activities will be carried out in local communities in Nepal by the study team.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young married women in Nepal who are experiencing intimate partner violence or depressive symptoms, together with their husbands and mothers‑in‑law who agree to participate.
Not a fit: Women who do not live with a husband or mother‑in‑law, people outside the study communities, or those needing immediate protective shelter or crisis care may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If the program works, it could reduce depressive symptoms and partner violence and strengthen family support for young women.
How similar studies have performed: Therapies like CBT and some family interventions have helped reduce depression or violence after separation, but combining a family‑focused program that actively engages husbands and mothers‑in‑law for young married women in Nepal is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ACHARYA, BIBHAV — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: ACHARYA, BIBHAV
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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