Integrating depression treatment into tuberculosis care in South Africa
The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Implementing Evidence-Based Depression Treatment within the TB Care Platform in South Africa: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
This study is looking at how to combine short counseling sessions for depression with tuberculosis treatment in South Africa, aiming to help people who have both conditions feel better and save on treatment costs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10494127 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively integrate interpersonal counseling, a brief psychological intervention for major depressive disorder (MDD), into the tuberculosis (TB) care platform in South Africa. By focusing on patients who are co-infected with TB and MDD, the study aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the costs associated with TB treatment. The approach involves a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial conducted in eight clinics, targeting approximately 1,410 individuals. The goal is to assess both the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this integration to enhance patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in South Africa who are diagnosed with both tuberculosis and major depressive disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have tuberculosis or major depressive disorder may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the treatment outcomes for patients suffering from both tuberculosis and depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating mental health interventions into primary care settings, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sweetland, Annika Claire — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Sweetland, Annika Claire
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.