Training healthcare providers in Mozambique for mental health services
PRIDE SSA - Partnerships in Research to Implement and Disseminate Sustainable and Scalable Evidence Based Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study is testing if training healthcare providers in Mozambique can improve mental health services for people with common and severe mental disorders.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 901 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | New York State Psychiatric Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Maputo) |
| Trial ID | NCT03610750 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to scale up mental health services in Mozambique by training healthcare providers, including psychiatric technicians, to deliver effective treatments for common and severe mental disorders. It will involve a two-year cluster-randomized trial across various clinics in rural, peri-urban, and urban settings to identify the most effective delivery pathways for mental health care. The study will assess implementation outcomes, service-level efficiency, and patient-level outcomes, while also evaluating the sustainability of these services over time. Additionally, qualitative data will be collected to understand the factors influencing the implementation and effectiveness of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare providers working in the participating clinics in Mozambique, including clinic directors, trainers, supervisors, and psychiatric technicians.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the healthcare delivery process or those outside the participating clinics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to mental health care in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing patient outcomes and overall community well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in scaling up mental health services through task-shifting strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Staff in one of the 36 clinics - Clinic directors, trainers, supervisors, providers of participating clinics: Community Health Workers; Nurses; and Medicine, Preventive Medicine andPsychiatric Technicians. Exclusion Criteria: * Other clinic staff besides clinic directors, trainers, supervisors, providers of participating clinics: Community Health Workers; Nurses; and Medicine, Preventive Medicine andPsychiatric Technicians.
Where this trial is running
Maputo
- MIHER: Mozambique Institute for Health Education and Research — Maputo, Mozambique (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Milton L Wainberg, MD — Nyspi
- Study coordinator: Milton L WAINBERG, MD
- Email: mlw35@cumc.columbia.edu
- Phone: 6467746430
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.