Creating a dashboard to improve psychotherapy outcomes in Kenya
Official title: Testing development, acceptability, feasibility and costing of MARBAR-Africa (a routine outcome interactive measurement dashboard) for improved psychotherapy outcomes in specialist public health care
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10953985 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $333,564 |
| NIH project number | 1R34MH137292-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953985 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals receiving psychotherapy in public health clinics in Kisumu and Nairobi.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the specified geographic areas or those not receiving psychotherapy may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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 University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumar, Manasi — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kumar, Manasi
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Actions to Decrease Disparities in Blood Pressure Control for Blacks
Aiming to help Black patients manage high blood pressure by using nurses, community health workers, and home monitoring in real-world clinics.
-
Blood-based markers to identify lung cancer risk in never-smokers
A researchers team at NYU School of Medicine is testing blood tests that might flag higher lung cancer risk in people who have never smoked, helping decide who might need screening.
-
Oxytocin's effect on social brain function in autistic adults
A group at NYU School of Medicine studies how oxytocin affects social thinking and brain activity in adults with autism.
-
COVID-19 healthcare disruptions and heart health inequities in NYC adults with multiple conditions
This project looks at how COVID-19-related gaps in care affected heart health in adults with several chronic conditions in New York City.
-
Connecting TDP-43 Pathology to Molecular Profiles in Neurodegeneration
This grant explores how specific molecular patterns in brain tissue relate to ALS and Alzheimer’s disease features, aiming to improve understanding of disease subtypes and progression.
-
INOCA-mobile heart rehab for angina and breathlessness
A mobile health-based cardiac rehabilitation program is being tested to help people with INOCA feel better and move more.
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.