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A lifeline for migrant workers: can peer support and an app ease their burden?

NCT ID NCT07784023

Prevention Sponsor: Addis Ababa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a support package for Ethiopian women who migrate to the Middle East for domestic work. The package includes peer support, a mobile app with educational materials, self-help groups, and counseling, aiming to improve their mental and sexual health. The study will follow 4,800 workers over two years to see if the intervention reduces psychological distress and improves well-being compared to usual care.

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Active substance
A behavioral support package combining peer support, a mobile app, educational materials, self-help groups, and counseling.
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a scalable way to protect the mental and sexual health of thousands of migrant domestic workers, potentially shaping policies for their well-being.
What could go wrong
The trial is large but relies on self-reported outcomes and real-world implementation, which may vary. The intervention's success depends on workers' access to and use of the app and support groups, which may be limited in some settings.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 4,800 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18 years and older 2. "Fit" to travel to the Middle East Countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-domestic migrant workers 2. "Fit" to travel to the Middle East Countries outside Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.

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Conditions

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Coitus psychiatric disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Mental health Sexual and reproductive health

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