Examining intimate partner violence among people who inject drugs
Official title: Intimate Partner Violence Among People Who Inject Drugs - Prevalence, Risk Factors and Experiences
Run by Region Stockholm · NCT06269952 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how common intimate partner violence is among people who inject drugs in Sweden, especially focusing on the experiences of women, to better understand the risks they face.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 5, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | July 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06269952 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who are actively injecting drugs and participating in a needle syringe program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18, heavily intoxicated, or experiencing psychosis may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Sweden, particularly focusing on the experiences of women who inject drugs (WWID). The study aims to gather data from participants enrolled in needle and syringe programs (NSP) to understand the health risks associated with injection drug use and the impact of gender-based violence. By analyzing the experiences of PWID, the study seeks to highlight the intersection of drug use and intimate partner violence, providing insights into the challenges faced by this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could inform targeted interventions to reduce intimate partner violence and improve health outcomes for people who inject drugs.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on intimate partner violence and drug use exist, this specific focus on PWID in Sweden may provide novel insights into an under-researched area.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: at least 18 years of age, injecting drugs, participating in the needle syringe program in Sweden \- Exclusion Criteria: * under the age of 18 * heavily intoxicated * psychotic symptoms
Where it's running
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Needle syringe program
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Susanne Strömdahl, M.D, Associate Professor — Karolinska Institutet
- Study coordinator: Malin Värmå Falk
- Email: malin.varma-falk@regionstockholm.se
- Phone: +46812347115
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.