Improving mental health care for people with tuberculosis in Uganda
Addressing unmet needs: intervention approaches for mental health among people with tuberculosiss in Uganda
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10950081
This study is looking at how mental health issues, like anxiety or depression, can affect people being treated for tuberculosis (TB), and it aims to find better ways to support both their physical and mental health during TB treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10950081 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the intersection of tuberculosis (TB) and common mental disorders (CMDs), which often occur together but are rarely treated simultaneously. It aims to identify and adapt effective mental health interventions to be integrated into routine TB care, enhancing treatment adherence and outcomes. The study will examine how CMDs affect TB treatment and explore barriers to implementing mental health support within TB services. By piloting a tailored intervention, the research seeks to improve the overall wellbeing of patients undergoing TB treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals being treated for tuberculosis who also experience symptoms of common mental disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have tuberculosis or any associated mental health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support for TB patients, enhancing their treatment adherence and overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care approaches for mental health and chronic physical conditions can be effective, suggesting potential success for this novel intervention.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WEST, NORA SOLON — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: WEST, NORA SOLON
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus