Violence Against Women (VAW)NCT02156206
Impact Evaluation of the 123 Women Emergency Phone Line in Medellín, Colombia
An observational study of Violence Against Women (VAW), run by Econometría Consultores at 1 site in Colombia.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin (Colombia) leads to a reduction in the violence suffered by women, as well as in their psychological wellbeing and attitudes towards violence. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Violence Against Women (VAW)
- What is being tested?
- 123 women emergency phone line in Medellin, Colombia
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 765 participants
- Where
- 1 siteColombia
- Study dates
- Jun 2014to Jun 2016
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 to 65 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Women that call the 123 emergency line in Medellín, Colombia
Who may be able to join
- Women that call the 123 emergency line
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Building Capacity of State and Local Actors to Respond to Violence Against Women: Impact Evaluation of the 123 Women Emergency Phone Line in Medellín (Colombia), Component of the Program "Seguridad Pública".
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin (Colombia) leads to a reduction in the violence suffered by women, as well as in their psychological wellbeing and attitudes towards violence.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin (Colombia) leads to a reduction in the violence suffered by women, as well as in their psychological wellbeing and attitudes towards violence.
There is excess demand for the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin. While on average 10 cases are reported (excluding referrals at night by the police, between 7pm and 7:00 a.m.), the average daily capacity of operation is 6 cases. So, is not possible for the 123 women team to track all women who call in 24 hours. Women who cannot receive the services of the 123 women team only get the emergency support of the police and do not receive additional aid (while it is verified that the rights of women are respected and they are guided to relevant services). The excess of demand over the capacity of the team of the 123 women line represents a natural experiment.
Women will be recruited from those who are attended by the 123 emergency women phone line immediately as well as from those who were only attended by emergency support of the police and may have received later the support of the 123 women line (control group). In a first instance, women will be called to verify their address. A face to face survey will be conducted by mid-2015.
- Conditions
- Violence Against Women (VAW)
- Being tested
- 123 women emergency phone line in Medellin, Colombia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
123 women emergency phone line in Medellin, ColombiaBehavioural
123 is the emergency number in Colombia. The 123- woman line consists of supplementary emergency services to meet the demands of urgency in relation to cases of VAW. This service is implemented by the mayor of Medellin, in collaboration with the national police who is the institution in charge of managing the 123 line.
When the police attends an emergency on VCM, the call is derived to the 123- woman line. There, a team consisting of a psychologist and a lawyer serves women in crisis, as emergency services provided by the police are developed in parallel. The team verifies that the rights of women are respected and that women are oriented to the relevant services. The 123- woman line operates from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 123 women line | Women who call the 123 emergency line and have also immediate services from the 123 women emergency line Receives: Behavioral: 123 women emergency phone line in Medellin, Colombia | |
| No treatment | Women who call the 123 emergency line and do not have immediate services from the 123 women emergency line |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Occurrence of violence
The outcome will be measure through a survey to women who called the 123 emergency line, some had besides the support of the police, immediate services from the 123 women line to have special services from a psychologist and a lawyer
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on violence and care pathways
The outcome will be measure through a survey to women who called the 123 emergency line, some had besides the support of the police, immediate services from the 123 women line to have special services from a psychologist and a lawyer
Measured: Average of 6 months after calling the 123 emergency line
Psychological well-being (self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life)
The outcome will be measure through a survey to women who called the 123 emergency line, some had besides the support of the police, immediate services from the 123 women line to have special services from a psychologist and a lawyer
Measured: Average of 6 months after calling the 123 emergency line
Formal complaints
The outcome will be measure through a survey to women who called the 123 emergency line, some had besides the support of the police, immediate services from the 123 women line to have special services from a psychologist and a lawyer
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Jun 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2014
- Primary completionSep 2015
- Study completionJun 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Violence Against Women (VAW)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 765 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Econometría Consultores
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02156206
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ATN/MG-13064-RG ECO 577-2
- Status last verified
- Feb 2017
- First submitted
- 3 Jun 2014
- Last updated
- 7 Feb 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Feb 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Building Capacity of State and Local Actors to Respond to Violence Against Women: Impact Evaluation of the 123 Women Emergency Phone Line in Medellín (Colombia), Component of the Program "Seguridad Pública".
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02156206
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ATN/MG-13064-RG ECO 577-2
- Conditions
- Violence Against Women (VAW)
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 765 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Econometría ConsultoresUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Study start
- Jun 2014
- Primary completion
- Sep 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Jun 2014 (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 purpose of this study is to determine whether the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin (Colombia) leads to a reduction in the violence suffered by women, as well as in their psychological wellbeing and attitudes towards violence.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin (Colombia) leads to a reduction in the violence suffered by women, as well as in their psychological wellbeing and attitudes towards violence.
There is excess demand for the 123 women emergency phone line of Medellin. While on average 10 cases are reported (excluding referrals at night by the police, between 7pm and 7:00 a.m.), the average daily capacity of operation is 6 cases. So, is not possible for the 123 women team to track all women who call in 24 hours. Women who cannot receive the services of the 123 women team only get the emergency support of the police and do not receive additional aid (while it is verified that the rights of women are respected and they are guided to relevant services). The excess of demand over the capacity of the team of the 123 women line represents a natural experiment.
Women will be recruited from those who are attended by the 123 emergency women phone line immediately as well as from those who were only attended by emergency support of the police and may have received later the support of the 123 women line (control group). In a first instance, women will be called to verify their address. A face to face survey will be conducted by mid-2015.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 123 women line | – | Behavioral: 123 women emergency phone line in Medellin, ColombiaWomen who call the 123 emergency line and have also immediate services from the 123 women emergency line |
| No treatment | – | –Women who call the 123 emergency line and do not have immediate services from the 123 women emergency line |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Women that call the 123 emergency line in Medellín, Colombia
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Women that call the 123 emergency line
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 123 women emergency phone line in Medellin, Colombia123 is the emergency number in Colombia. The 123- woman line consists of supplementary emergency services to meet the demands of urgency in relation to cases of VAW. This service is implemented by the mayor of Medellin, in collaboration with the national police who is the institution in charge of managing the 123 line. When the police attends an emergency on VCM, the call is derived to the 123- woman line. There, a team consisting of a psychologist and a lawyer serves women in crisis, as emergency services provided by the police are developed in parallel. The team verifies that the rights of women are respected and that women are oriented to the relevant services. The 123- woman line operates from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. | Behavioural | 123 women line |
Primary outcome
Occurrence of violence
Time frame: 3 months
The outcome will be measure through a survey to women who called the 123 emergency line, some had besides the support of the police, immediate services from the 123 women line to have special services from a psychologist and a lawyer
3 secondary outcomes
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on violence and care pathways
Time frame: Average of 6 months after calling the 123 emergency line
Psychological well-being (self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life)
Time frame: Average of 6 months after calling the 123 emergency line
Formal complaints
Time frame: 3 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Feb 2017.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Violence Against Women (VAW), run by Econometría Consultores at 1 site in Colombia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Feb 2017. 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 Colombia. 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 is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Occurrence of violence (time frame: 3 months). 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 7 Feb 2017.