Creating a dashboard to improve psychotherapy outcomes in Kenya
Testing development, acceptability, feasibility and costing of MARBAR-Africa (a routine outcome interactive measurement dashboard) for improved psychotherapy outcomes in specialist public health care
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10953985
This study is creating a new tool to help mental health clinics in Kisumu and Nairobi track how well therapy is working for patients, with the goal of improving treatment and making sure it fits the needs of the local community.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10953985 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a prototype dashboard for monitoring outcomes in psychotherapy and mental health clinics in Kisumu and Nairobi, Kenya. It aims to assess the effectiveness of psychotherapy practices in these public health settings and adapt an existing system from Ecuador to the local context. The study will evaluate the feasibility, costs, and sustainability of this new system over a six-month pilot period, while also analyzing patient progress and treatment success. The ultimate goal is to enhance mental health treatment and establish exemplary clinical practices in Kenya.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals receiving psychotherapy in public health clinics in Kisumu and Nairobi.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the specified geographic areas or those not receiving psychotherapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health treatment outcomes for patients in Kenya.
How similar studies have performed: Similar outcome monitoring systems have shown success in other regions, suggesting potential for positive results in this context.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KUMAR, MANASI — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: KUMAR, MANASI
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.