Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment675 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Bordeaux and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 29, 2026
Main results expectedApril 2028
Study endsSeptember 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07477314 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

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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

  • 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

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.