Improving depression care in Vietnam through task-shifting strategies
Official title: Randomized Control Trial on Implementation Strategies for Task-Shifting Depression Care in Vietnam
Run by City University of New York, School of Public Health · NCT04491045 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing different ways to help healthcare workers in Vietnam provide better care for people with depression to see which method works best.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 918 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | City University of New York, School of Public Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bắc Giang and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04491045 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-65 with a PHQ-9 score of 10 or above who plan to receive care at participating community health stations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with psychosis, mania, substance abuse issues, or high suicide risk may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance depression care in Vietnam by testing three different implementation strategies to support healthcare providers in community health stations. It employs a cluster randomized control trial design and a mixed-methods approach to evaluate both the adoption of these strategies by providers and the resulting patient outcomes. The study focuses on training and supporting general practitioners, nurses, and social workers to deliver effective depression interventions, addressing the significant treatment gap in mental health services. By comparing the effectiveness of these models, the study seeks to identify the best approach for integrating depression care into primary healthcare settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to effective depression treatment for patients in Vietnam.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar task-shifting approaches in mental health care, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patient Participants: * 18-65 years of age * PHQ-9 score of 10 or above * Planning to receive care at an eligible community health station * Able to provide written informed consent Provider Participants: • General practitioners, nurses, social workers, and other qualified health care providers at a selected community health station selected by CHS Directors for depression care project. Exclusion Criteria: Patient Participants: * Psychosis * Mania * Substance Abuse * High suicide risk Provider Participants: Cannot commit to full participation for the two year project period. Examples of reasons for potential barriers to commitment include leaving due to pursuit of advanced formal training at universities, anticipation of promotion or change in job status, anticipation of relocation.
Where it's running
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Commune Health Stations
Bắc Giang, Vietnam Recruiting -
Commune Health Stations
Phú Thọ, Vietnam Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Victoria Ngo, PhD — City University of New York
- Study coordinator: Thinh Vu, MSc
- Email: Thinh.Vu@sph.cuny.edu
- Phone: 646-309-7981
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.