Gender-Based ViolenceNCT07544316
Investigating the Barriers and Possibilities for Improving the Healthcare Service of Female Survivors of Gender-based Violence in Upper Egypt
An observational study of Gender-Based Violence, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
Female survivors of gender-based violence in Upper Egypt need improvement in healthcare services, since women are affected by it more than males. In this study, the investigators address the barriers and the possibilities that can shape effective recommendations for a better healthcare system targeting the survivors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Gender-Based Violence
- How many people
- 400 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 1 Apr 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Doctors, nurses, and social workers working in the Women's Safe Unit. And women attending the unit for medical or psychological support during the study period.
Who may be able to join
- Healthcare providers
- Female survivors of Violence
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Barriers and Opportunities in Delivering Healthcare Services for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Experience From a Safe Women's Unit in Upper Egypt
Female survivors of gender-based violence in Upper Egypt need improvement in healthcare services, since women are affected by it more than males. In this study, the investigators address the barriers and the possibilities that can shape effective recommendations for a better healthcare system targeting the survivors.
Read the detailed description
Gender-based violence (GBV) constitutes a major public health and human rights issue worldwide, defined as physical, psychological, sexual, or economic acts that cause harm based on gender. GBV disproportionately affects women. An estimated 35% of women globally have experienced domestic or sexual abuse in their lifetime, with female survivors experiencing higher rates of injury and long-term physical and mental health sequelae compared to men. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify, manage, and refer affected women, as many survivors seek care within hospital settings.
The OB-GYN department serves as a critical entry point for survivors seeking reproductive health services, antenatal care, and emergency obstetric interventions, often representing the first opportunity for intervention. Violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, underscoring the need for survivor-centered services in Egypt. Since 2019, UNFPA, the National Council for Women, and the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population have established 33 Safe Women Clinics across Egypt, providing multidisciplinary care, though barriers such as limited training, resources, stigma, and inadequate coordination persist. The 2022 launch of the Arabic Protocol on Healthcare for Women Subjected to Gender-Based Violence strengthened provider response by establishing standardized guidance on clinical management, screening, and referral.
Given that survivors utilize health services more frequently than any other form of assistance, health professionals are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to abuse; however, they often inadequately address such cases. This study presents data and professional recommendations on identifying and managing GBV in clinical settings, with attention to the needs of Indigenous women exposed to violence or abuse.
- Conditions
- Gender-Based Violence
- Keywords
- Gender-based violence
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Identification of key barriers affecting healthcare service delivery for women survivors of gender-based violence.
Measured: Within 1 year
Secondary outcomes (1)
Development of recommendations to improve Women's Safe Units in Egypt.
Measured: Within 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Apr 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gender-Based ViolenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tarek Ahmed Hussein Abdelaal, Assiut University
- Investigators
- Tarek A Hussein, MBChB, Principal investigator, Assiut UniversityKamal M Zahran, Professor, Study chair, Assiut UniversitySherif M Badran, Lecturer, Study director, Assiut UniversityAbdulrahman M Rageh, Lecturer, Study director, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07544316
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Gender-Based Violence(GBV)
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 22 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 22 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Barriers and Opportunities in Delivering Healthcare Services for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Experience From a Safe Women's Unit in Upper Egypt
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07544316
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Gender-Based Violence(GBV)
- Conditions
- Gender-Based Violence
- Keywords
- Gender-based violence
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Apr 2026 (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.
Female survivors of gender-based violence in Upper Egypt need improvement in healthcare services, since women are affected by it more than males. In this study, the investigators address the barriers and the possibilities that can shape effective recommendations for a better healthcare system targeting the survivors.
Detailed description
Gender-based violence (GBV) constitutes a major public health and human rights issue worldwide, defined as physical, psychological, sexual, or economic acts that cause harm based on gender. GBV disproportionately affects women. An estimated 35% of women globally have experienced domestic or sexual abuse in their lifetime, with female survivors experiencing higher rates of injury and long-term physical and mental health sequelae compared to men. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify, manage, and refer affected women, as many survivors seek care within hospital settings.
The OB-GYN department serves as a critical entry point for survivors seeking reproductive health services, antenatal care, and emergency obstetric interventions, often representing the first opportunity for intervention. Violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, underscoring the need for survivor-centered services in Egypt. Since 2019, UNFPA, the National Council for Women, and the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population have established 33 Safe Women Clinics across Egypt, providing multidisciplinary care, though barriers such as limited training, resources, stigma, and inadequate coordination persist. The 2022 launch of the Arabic Protocol on Healthcare for Women Subjected to Gender-Based Violence strengthened provider response by establishing standardized guidance on clinical management, screening, and referral.
Given that survivors utilize health services more frequently than any other form of assistance, health professionals are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to abuse; however, they often inadequately address such cases. This study presents data and professional recommendations on identifying and managing GBV in clinical settings, with attention to the needs of Indigenous women exposed to violence or abuse.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Doctors, nurses, and social workers working in the Women's Safe Unit. And women attending the unit for medical or psychological support during the study period.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Healthcare providers
- Female survivors of Violence
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.
Primary outcome
Identification of key barriers affecting healthcare service delivery for women survivors of gender-based violence.
Time frame: Within 1 year
1 secondary outcome
Development of recommendations to improve Women's Safe Units in Egypt.
Time frame: Within 1 year
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 22 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.
Tarek A Hussein, MBChB principal investigator
Assiut University
Kamal M Zahran, Professor study chair
Assiut University
Sherif M Badran, Lecturer study director
Assiut University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Gender-Based Violence, run by Assiut University.
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 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Tarek A Hussein, MBChB (+201013888833, Tarek.16266338@med.aun.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Identification of key barriers affecting healthcare service delivery for women survivors of gender-based violence. (time frame: Within 1 year). 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 22 Apr 2026.