Improved Recognition of Partner AbuseNCT00185016
Women Abuse and the Role of the Family Doctor.
A study testing a training to improve recognition of partner abuse. in people with Improved Recognition of Partner Abuse and Gender Differences in Discussing Partner Abuse, run by Radboud University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.
Trial summary
The study tested a training to improve recognition of abused female patients in family practice.Effect measures of the training were: number of reported cases wherein the doctor suspected and discussed partner abuse and the number of non-obviuos reasons to suspect partner abuse.We assumed that following a training… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Improved Recognition of Partner Abuse, Gender Differences in Discussing Partner Abuse, Abused Women's Expectations,Experiences
- What is being tested?
- a training to improve recognition of partner abuse.
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteNetherlands
- Study dates
- Mar 2003to Nov 2004
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Adult, Older adult
Inclusion Criteria:women consulting in family practice, age 18 years and older -
Exclusion Criteria:we excluded only for the interviews: women who were assessed by their family doctor to be in danger because of the abusive situation, women with a psychiatric condition.
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Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Women Abuse and the Role of the Family Doctor. Testing an Intervention in a Randomised Controlled Trial.
The study tested a training to improve recognition of abused female patients in family practice.Effect measures of the training were: number of reported cases wherein the doctor suspected and discussed partner abuse and the number of non-obviuos reasons to suspect partner abuse.We assumed that following a training would improve the recognition of abused women.
Secondary to this trial we explored gender differences of family doctors in discussing partner abuse and we interviewed women recently identified by their family doctor. Medical histories of recently identified abused women were studied to assess health problems and health-care utilisation.
- Conditions
- Improved Recognition of Partner Abuse, Gender Differences in Discussing Partner Abuse, Abused Women's Expectations,Experiences, Abused Women's Health Care Utilisation
- Being tested
- a training to improve recognition of partner abuse.
- Keywords
- intimate partner abuse, gender, education, attitude, family doctor, health care utilisation, abused women
- Medical subject headings
- Coitus, Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
a training to improve recognition of partner abuse.Behavioural
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
number of reported cases wherein a doctor suspected and discussed partner abuse.
Secondary outcomes (1)
number of cases with non-obvious symptoms wherein a doctor suspected partner abuse.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2003
- Study completionNov 2004
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Improved Recognition of Partner AbuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Radboud University Medical CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Early clinical test
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Theia Foundation, Zilveren Kruis Achmea
- Investigators
- Toine LM Lagro-Janssen, PhD/MD/FP, Study chair, Radboud University Medical Centre NijmegenSylvie H Lo Fo Wong, MD/FP, Principal investigator, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00185016
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1,SLFW
- Other IDs
- Theia 200173
- Status last verified
- Sep 2005
- First submitted
- 15 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 16 Sep 2005
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Sep 2005. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Women Abuse and the Role of the Family Doctor. Testing an Intervention in a Randomised Controlled Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00185016
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1,SLFW
- Conditions
- Improved Recognition of Partner Abuse, Gender Differences in Discussing Partner Abuse, Abused Women's Expectations,Experiences, Abused Women's Health Care Utilisation
- Keywords
- intimate partner abuse, gender, education, attitude, family doctor, health care utilisation, abused women
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Terminated
- Lead sponsor
- Radboud University Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Theia Foundation, Zilveren Kruis Achmea
- Study start
- Mar 2003
- Study completion
- Nov 2004
- First posted
- 16 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study tested a training to improve recognition of abused female patients in family practice.Effect measures of the training were: number of reported cases wherein the doctor suspected and discussed partner abuse and the number of non-obviuos reasons to suspect partner abuse.We assumed that following a training would improve the recognition of abused women.
Secondary to this trial we explored gender differences of family doctors in discussing partner abuse and we interviewed women recently identified by their family doctor. Medical histories of recently identified abused women were studied to assess health problems and health-care utilisation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Early clinical test
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| a training to improve recognition of partner abuse. | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
number of reported cases wherein a doctor suspected and discussed partner abuse.
1 secondary outcome
number of cases with non-obvious symptoms wherein a doctor suspected partner abuse.
Results and safety
The study was stopped early. Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Sep 2005.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Toine LM Lagro-Janssen, PhD/MD/FP study chair
Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen
Sylvie H Lo Fo Wong, MD/FP principal investigator
Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing a training to improve recognition of partner abuse. in people with Improved Recognition of Partner Abuse and Gender Differences in Discussing Partner Abuse, run by Radboud University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Sep 2005. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was stopped early. Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
number of reported cases wherein a doctor suspected and discussed partner abuse.. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Sep 2005.