ShameEMBER-2NCT07235722
How a Resilience-Focused Intervention is Perceived by Women Subjected to Domestic Violence
An observational study of Shame and Intimate Partner Violence, run by Uppsala University at 1 site in Sweden.
Trial summary
At Uppsala University Hospital, there is an outpatient clinic for women subjected to intimate partner violence. In order to explore how patients experience the biopsychosocial resilience-based intervention in use at the clinic and how well the intervention fits the needs of the patients, 30 patients from different… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Shame, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence Exposure
- What is being tested?
- Qualitative interview
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSweden
- Study dates
- 7 Apr 2026to Mar 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The participants are patients at the NCK outpatient clinic at Uppsala University Hospital, due to experiences of being subjected to intimate partner violence. Due to clinic admission criteria, the population is limited to women over 18 of age. Participants are enrolled by strategic sampling to assure a diverse sample across variables of health, age, ethnicity, socio-economy and time enrolled at the clinic.
Who may be able to join
- Enrolled in the EMBER intervention at the NCK outpatient clinic.
Who cannot join
- Any situation that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Sweden1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Uppsala County, 75185
About this study
Official title: Exploring Resilience. A Qualitative Study of an Intervention After Intimate Partner Violence.
At Uppsala University Hospital, there is an outpatient clinic for women subjected to intimate partner violence. In order to explore how patients experience the biopsychosocial resilience-based intervention in use at the clinic and how well the intervention fits the needs of the patients, 30 patients from different stages of their contact at the clinic and with diverse life situations and background are enrolled. The researchers will carry out individual in-person interviews, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, based on a semi-structured set of questions. The questions concern the participant´s life situation, resilience and self-perceived needs, how well the intervention has met those needs and how it was perceived by the participant. The interviews are audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis.
- Being tested
- Qualitative interview
- Keywords
- Qualitative, interview, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, domestic violence exposure, gender-based violence, Shame, Resilience, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Qualitative interviewBehavioural
A semi-structured interview
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| EMBER-intervention participants | Women subjected to intimate partner violence at the NCK outpatient clinic Receives: Behavioral: Qualitative interview |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Patient experiences of EMBER
Interview questions exploring experiences and attitudes regarding the EMBER intervention
Measured: To be conducted at the time of enrollment
Secondary outcomes (1)
Needs and resilience
Interview questions concerning perceptions and beliefs regarding what is needed for recovery after intimate partner violence
Measured: to be conducted at the time of enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Nov 2025
- Study start7 Apr 2026
- Primary completion1 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ShameStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uppsala University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Carolina Överlien, professor, Principal investigator, The National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women, Uppsala university
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07235722
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EMBER-2
- Other IDs
- 2025-04335-01, 2025
- Acronym
- EMBER-2
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring Resilience. A Qualitative Study of an Intervention After Intimate Partner Violence.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07235722
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EMBER-2 / EMBER-2
- Keywords
- Qualitative, interview, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, domestic violence exposure, gender-based violence, Shame, Resilience, Psychological
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Uppsala UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Nov 2025 (actual)
- 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.
At Uppsala University Hospital, there is an outpatient clinic for women subjected to intimate partner violence. In order to explore how patients experience the biopsychosocial resilience-based intervention in use at the clinic and how well the intervention fits the needs of the patients, 30 patients from different stages of their contact at the clinic and with diverse life situations and background are enrolled. The researchers will carry out individual in-person interviews, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, based on a semi-structured set of questions. The questions concern the participant´s life situation, resilience and self-perceived needs, how well the intervention has met those needs and how it was perceived by the participant. The interviews are audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| EMBER-intervention participants | – | Behavioral: Qualitative interviewWomen subjected to intimate partner violence at the NCK outpatient clinic |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The participants are patients at the NCK outpatient clinic at Uppsala University Hospital, due to experiences of being subjected to intimate partner violence. Due to clinic admission criteria, the population is limited to women over 18 of age. Participants are enrolled by strategic sampling to assure a diverse sample across variables of health, age, ethnicity, socio-economy and time enrolled at the clinic.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Enrolled in the EMBER intervention at the NCK outpatient clinic.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any situation that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative interviewA semi-structured interview | Behavioural | EMBER-intervention participants |
Primary outcome
Patient experiences of EMBER
Time frame: To be conducted at the time of enrollment
Interview questions exploring experiences and attitudes regarding the EMBER intervention
1 secondary outcome
Needs and resilience
Time frame: to be conducted at the time of enrollment
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Carolina Överlien, professor principal investigator
The National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women, Uppsala university
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 Shame and Intimate Partner Violence, run by Uppsala University at 1 site in Sweden.
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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2026. 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 Sweden. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Tove Filén, PhD-student (+46721476848, tove.filen@nck.uu.se), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Patient experiences of EMBER (time frame: To be conducted at the time of enrollment). 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 13 Apr 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.