Could a simple community program reduce partner violence? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT06350383

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a combined program (WINGS+PM+) for women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental distress in Kenyan informal settlements. 260 women were randomly assigned to either the combined program or a shorter psychological support alone. The goal was to see if the program is safe, acceptable, and feasible to deliver by local health workers, and to gather data for a future larger trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: WINGS+PM+ (behavioral intervention combining safety, harm reduction, and brief psychological support)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a low-cost, scalable intervention to reduce intimate partner violence and improve mental health for women in underserved communities.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not a large efficacy trial. Results may not generalize to other settings, and the intervention may not show significant benefits over the control.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kianda 42 Hospital

Nairobi, 0100, Kenya
Upendo Clinic

Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

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