Digital mental health intervention for adolescents in Kenya
Testing the Effectiveness of a Digital Adolescent Behavioral Health Screening, Literacy, and Low-Intensity Intervention for Common Adolescent Mental Health Problems in Kenya
This study tests a digital tool designed to help teenagers in Kenya manage their mental health and support their parents in doing the same.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nairobi) |
| Trial ID | NCT06403813 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study addresses the rising issue of adolescent mental health disorders in Kenya by evaluating the effectiveness of a digital health intervention called the mHealth Toolkit for Screening & Empowering Lives of Youth (mSELY). The intervention includes two versions: mSELY-A for adolescents to self-manage their mental health and mSELY-P for parents to support their adolescent's mental health. Both versions offer screening tools, tailored mental health resources, and decision support. The study aims to assess how well these tools can empower both adolescents and their parents in managing mental health needs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents over 18 with adolescents aged 11-14 who are willing to participate and attend partnering schools or community organizations.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have regular contact with their adolescent child or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health outcomes for adolescents by providing accessible resources and support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown the feasibility of similar digital health interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Adult parent and adolescent child will be enrolled in this study as a family. Inclusion Criteria: * Parent is over 18 years of age * Parent has as an adolescent child between 11-14 years of age who attend one of our partnering schools/community-based organizations (CBOs). * Parent is willing and able to provide consent for themselves and provide assent for their child * Adolescent is between 11-14 years in age who attend one of our partnering schools/CBOs. * One of adolescents adult parent (\>18 years old) is "interested in" participating in this study * Adolescent is willing and able to provide child assent Exclusion Criteria: * Parents (including biological and non-biological) who have no contact with adolescents for over 1 month
Where this trial is running
Nairobi
- University of Nairobi — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Keng-Yen Huang, PhD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Keng-Yen Huang, PhD
- Email: Keng-yen.huang@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 646-501-2879
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.