Actively Recruiting
Contextualization and Digitalization of WHO's Mental Health Action Gap Intervention Guide Substance Use Disorders Module
Led by Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning · Updated on 2026-05-01
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
73 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
P
Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
Lead Sponsor
C
Capaital University of Sceince of Technology
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of study is to: 1. To contextualize, adapt, customize and digitalize WHO's Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (e-mhGAP-IG); Substance Use Disorders Module (SUD module) V 2.0 for primary care settings (PCPs) in Pakistan. 2. To test the feasibility and acceotability of the e-mhGAP-IG (SUD module) training program in a feasibility cluster randomized controlled (cRCT) trial to enable mental health services in primary health care settings in Pakistan. The proposed study includes contextualization, adaptation, customization, and a feasibility cRCT of e-mhGAP-IG (SUD module) V 2.0 by constituting a combination of traditional and technological approaches of eHealth (mHealth, blended learning, and telemedicine) enabling mental health services in primary care settings to be well informed and accessible. This intervention will empower 300 Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) based in Primary Care Units (PCUs) from urban settlements and Basic Health Units (BHUs) from rural settlements in three major cities, Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Contextualization and Digitalization of WHO's Mental Health Action Gap Intervention Guide Substance Use Disorders Module
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Primary and non-specialized healthcare providers working in the identified health facilities across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi
- Willing to give informed consent for participation in the trial
You will not qualify if you...
- Healthcare providers who are not permanently working in the selected health facilities
- Healthcare providers without access to a smartphone or internet connection
- Healthcare providers uncomfortable using a mobile phone
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Basic Health Unit
Karachi, Pakistan
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Dr Ishrat Yousaf
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here