Improving mental health support for teachers and caregivers in Uganda
Promoting Mental Health of Teachers and Caregivers Using a Personalized mHealth Toolkit in Uganda
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help teachers and caregivers in Uganda improve their mental health and see if it makes a difference compared to those who don’t use it.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kampala and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06087159 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial involves 160 caregivers, including teachers and parents, across 8 schools in Uganda, with half receiving a personalized mHealth toolkit designed to enhance mental health literacy and outcomes. The study aims to evaluate the implementation process, feasibility, acceptability, and usage patterns of the mWEL-App, a self-help support tool for caregivers. Participants will receive support from trained community health workers to navigate the toolkit, and the study will compare outcomes between those using the app and a control group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include teachers from the recruited schools and parents of children aged 6-14 years.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychopathology or cognitive impairments that prevent them from participating will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health literacy and outcomes for teachers and caregivers in Uganda.
How similar studies have performed: While similar mHealth interventions have shown promise in other contexts, this specific approach in Uganda is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Teachers Inclusion Criteria: * Teaching in recruited schools. * At least 18 years old. Parents Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old. * Have a child aged 6-14 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of psychopathology or cognitive impairment severe enough to preclude giving consent, or completing the survey instruments or the focus group of the study. * Parents/Teachers/Caregivers who are not in one of our recruited primary school * Participants under the age of 18 * Participant who does not speak English and Luganda will not be able to participate
Where this trial is running
Kampala and 1 other locations
- Study Site — Kampala, Uganda (Recruiting)
- Study Site — Nakaseke, Uganda (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Keng-Yen Huang, PhD, MPH — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Keng-Yen Huang, PhD, MPH
- 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.