Interest in group-based health promotion among migrants and socially vulnerable adults in Nice
Official title: Despite Socio-economic, Cultural, and Institutional Barriers: How Can Migrant and Socially Vulnerable Populations Who Visit The World Doctors in Nice be Involved in Collective Health Promotion Initiatives? An Exploratory Qualitative Study Based on Semi-structured Interviews.
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT07174154 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We will see if migrant and socially vulnerable adults who use the Médecins du Monde CASO in Nice are interested in group activities to promote health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nice, Alpes Maritimes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07174154 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) who are migrants or socially vulnerable users of the Médecins du Monde CASO in Nice and who can understand and speak French are ideal participants.
✕Probably not a fit
Minors, non–French speakers, and people who do not use Médecins du Monde CASO services are unlikely to benefit from or be eligible for this work.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational qualitative project conducted semi-structured interviews with adult migrant and socially vulnerable users of the Médecins du Monde CASO in Nice between June and August 2025. Interviews explored participants' health needs, perceptions of collective health approaches, and barriers and facilitators to participation. Researchers are analyzing interview data using thematic analysis to identify common needs and practical obstacles to implementing group health promotion. The results are intended to inform the design of locally appropriate collective health programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform group-based health programs that better match migrants' needs and improve access to preventive care and support.
How similar studies have gone: Similar qualitative studies and pilot group programs among migrant communities have shown promising improvements in engagement and access to care, though results vary by setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Sufficient understanding and expression in French to answer the questions. * Migrant or socially vulnerable user attending the Médecins du Monde CASO (Reception, Care and Orientation Center) in Nice. * Willing to participate in the interview (oral consent provided) Exclusion Criteria: * Minor (\< 18 years). * Non-French-speaking. * Refusal to participate.
Where it's running
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CHU de NICE
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laure Hermet
- Email: hermet.l@chu-nice.fr
- Phone: 0492039007
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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.