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Combining mHealth and Nurse-delivered Care to Improve the Outcomes of People With Serious Mental Illness in West Africa
Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2024-07-25
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to improve care for people with serious mental illness in West Africa, particularly those receiving treatment at traditional prayer camps. It evaluates a combined intervention involving a mobile health program and nurse-delivered pharmacotherapy. The study uses a stepped-wedge cluster randomized design to compare current care with the new intervention, focusing on psychiatric and depressive symptoms. The intervention includes a visiting nurse who provides medications directly to patients at the prayer camps. Additionally, camp staff receive training through a smartphone app called M-Healer, which supports delivery of psychosocial treatments, monitors patient health, and promotes human rights. Participants initially receive enhanced usual care, followed by gradual introduction of the full intervention across groups. Participants will be assessed at the start, mid-point (4 weeks), and end (8 weeks) of the study to track changes in psychiatric and depressive symptoms. Data collection and monitoring will help evaluate the intervention's impact. The total study duration extends until May 2027, allowing thorough observation and follow-up during and after the intervention periods.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Combining mHealth and Nurse-delivered Care to Improve the Outcomes of People With Serious Mental Illness in West Africa
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years or older
- Speaks Twi or English
- Current inpatient staying at a study prayer camp
- A diagnosis of psychosis, mania, or depression
You will not qualify if you...
- Serious physical illness or in need of urgent medical attention
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Variable until crossover
Participants receive enhanced usual care where healers are invited to an interactive session on reducing inhumane and harmful treatments at their camps.
Baseline, 4-week, and 8-week assessments
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive an 8-week combination of mHealth training for healers and pharmacotherapy delivered by a visiting nurse to support psychosocial care and protect human rights.
Baseline, 4-week, and 8-week assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana, GP4236
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Research Team
D
Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD
A
Alexa Beaulieu, MPH
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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