Peer support trial aims to ease mental health crisis for Nepal's LGBTIQA+ community

NCT ID NCT06979193

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tests whether trained peer counselors from the LGBTIQA+ community can reduce psychological distress and violence exposure in Nepal. About 960 LGBTIQA+ adults aged 18-55 who have faced violence and feel distressed will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: individual counseling, individual counseling plus monthly group meetings, or a control group. The goal is to see if peer support improves mental health and safety over one year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SAATHI Program Chitwan site

    Chitwan, Bagmati, Nepal

  • SAATHI Program Dhanusha site

    Dhanusha, Madhesh, Nepal

  • SAATHI Program Kathmandu and Lalitpur site

    Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

  • SAATHI Program Makwanpur site

    Makwanpur, Bagmati, Nepal

  • SAATHI Program Parsa site

    Parsa, Madhesh, Nepal

  • SAATHI Program Sarlahi site

    Sarlahi, Madhesh, Nepal

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