Status:
RECRUITING
Peer Counselling to Reduce Psychological Distress and Exposure to Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minorities
Lead Sponsor:
Public Health and Environment Research Centre (PERC), Nepal
Collaborating Sponsors:
Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen
Blue Diamond Society, Nepal
Conditions:
Mental Health
Psychological Distress
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, and other sexually or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) communities in many countries face high levels of mental health problems compared to the ...
Detailed Description
Sexual and gender minorities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual and other sexually or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) individuals, disproportionately experience social ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Self-identify as a member of the LGBTIQA+ community
- Aged 18 to 55 years
- Have a history of exposure to any form of violence (physical, sexual, or psychological) within the past 12 months
- Exhibit psychological distress, defined as a score of more than or equal to 3 on the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12)
Exclusion
- Express current suicidal ideation or plans to end their life
- Meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, including alcohol or drug dependence
- Have severe functional impairment due to a mental, neurological, or developmental disorder (e.g., severe intellectual disability, dementia, or psychosis)
- Decline or are unable to provide informed consent
- Intend to relocate from the study districts or move outside the country within the next few months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
960 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06979193
Start Date
May 20 2025
End Date
April 30 2027
Last Update
January 2 2026
Active Locations (6)
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1
SAATHI Program Chitwan site
Chitwan, Bagmati, Nepal
2
SAATHI Program Kathmandu and Lalitpur site
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
3
SAATHI Program Makwanpur site
Makwanpur, Bagmati, Nepal
4
SAATHI Program Dhanusha site
Dhanusha, Madhesh, Nepal