Prevention of Recidivism and Better Care for Women Seeking Asylum Who Endure Sexual Violence
Official title: Study on the Prevention of Recidivism and the Consequences of Sexual Violence Suffered by Female Asylum Seekers in France
Run by Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · NCT07477314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a coordinated care model to support adult women seeking asylum in France who have experienced sexual violence, with the aim of improving health and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 675 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Bordeaux and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 29, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2028 |
| Study ends | September 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07477314 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adult women (≥18 years) seeking asylum in France, registered within 3 months of inclusion, who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Women who are not exposed to sexual violence, not currently seeking asylum, or unable to participate due to cognitive impairment may have little or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a multicentre prospective observational cohort study conducted in six French cities. It compares a coordinated care approach to usual care for women seeking asylum within three months of registration, over an 18- to 30-month participation period. The intervention includes a care coordinator, a trained health mediator, and facilitated access to services, with a before-after design to assess sustained effects after the coordinated care period ends. The study uses a Here-Elsewhere design to allow centers to implement the care model while maintaining ethical access to care and improving estimate precision. Outcomes focus on physical health, mental health, quality of life, and healthcare utilization among adult participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the model could improve health outcomes and access to appropriate care for asylum-seeking women exposed to sexual violence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests that embedding violence care within primary care in a coordinated, culturally informed way can improve access and outcomes, though this specific setup is novel in its here-elsewhere design.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Woman seeking asylum in France * Asylum application registered less than 3 months before inclusion. * Self-identified female gender. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Received study information and provided informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Re-examination of a previous asylum application. * Major cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia or intellectual disability) preventing reliable collection of study outcomes.
Where it's running
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Maison de Santé de Saint André
Bordeaux, France Recruiting -
Maison de Santé PEYSSONEL
Marseille, France Recruiting -
Maison de Santé Butte Sainte Anne
Nantes, France Recruiting -
Maison de santé Bonnefoy Périole Roseraie
Toulouse, France Recruiting -
MSP soins premiers Villeurbanne Est
Lyon, France Not yet recruiting -
MSP Mathagon
Paris, France Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jeremy Khouani, MD
- Email: jeremy.KHOUANI@univ-amu.fr
- Phone: 0033491435903
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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.