See if the Common Elements Treatment Approach helps mothers in Lima improve mental health and parenting
Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) in Peru: Mechanisms of Individual and Intergenerational Change
Run by University of Notre Dame · NCT07667738 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) can improve mental health and parenting outcomes for mothers of young children in a low-income community in Lima, Peru.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Notre Dame Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lima) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 18, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2030 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07667738 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Mothers living in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru, with a child aged 4–6 who can attend in-person assessments and sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Mothers who cannot attend in-person sessions, live outside the district, or have severe mental illness may not benefit directly from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This phase 2 trial runs in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, and uses a transdiagnostic, modular treatment delivered by lay paraprofessionals to mothers of children aged 4–6. Participants will receive CETA plus Enhanced Case Management to address mental health concerns such as depression and related parenting challenges. The study will examine how treatment affects both mothers and their children, as well as potential mechanisms like intergenerational change and economic outcomes. Eligibility includes residency in the district, age 18 or older, a child 4–6 years old, and ability to attend in-person sessions at INFAM. The project is led by the University of Notre Dame with NICHD collaboration, and will be conducted through INFAM in Lima.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced symptoms and improved parenting, with potential positive effects on child well-being and family functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with CETA in similar settings shows promise for broad mental health benefits when delivered by paraprofessionals, supporting the rationale for this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * live in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru, * be at least 18 years of age, * have a child between the ages of 4 and 6, and * have the ability to travel to INFAM for study assessments and treatment sessions Exclusion Criteria: * living outside of San Juan de Lurigancho, * those who are unable or unwilling to attend in-person sessions, or * the presence of severe intellectual disabilities or mental illness (these individuals will be referred to other local services)
Where it's running
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Centro Patrizio Peyton
Lima, Peru Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laura Miller-Graff, PhD
- Email: lmiller8@nd.edu
- Phone: 574-631-3245
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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.