Development of Mental Health Treatment for Obstetric Fistula Patients in Tanzania (NCT01934075) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Development of Mental Health Treatment for Obstetric Fistula Patients in Tanzania
Tanzania60 participantsStarted 2013-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a mental health intervention for obstetric fistula patients in Tanzania improves primary outcomes (depression, PTSD and somatic symptoms) and secondary outcomes (coping, perceived stigma, social support, social participation, efficacy to engage with providers, adherence to clinical recommendations and social reintegration).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center Obstetrics-Gynecology Department, receiving surgical repair for a fistula resulting from childbirth
Exclusion Criteria:
* Impaired mental status
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial focused on mental health treatment for women with obstetric fistula in Tanzania — given that it has already been completed, would my doctor be able to share or discuss any findings about what approaches helped reduce depression symptoms in this population?
2Since obstetric fistula can carry significant emotional and psychological trauma alongside physical recovery, what mental health support options are currently available to me that might reflect what was learned in studies like this one?
3This study was conducted in Tanzania and may have been tailored to that specific cultural and healthcare context — how well might any mental health interventions developed there translate to my own situation and care setting?
4Because this trial measured depression symptoms specifically, should I be getting a formal mental health screening as part of my overall obstetric fistula treatment plan, and who on my care team would coordinate that?
5Are there other completed or ongoing studies on mental health treatment for obstetric fistula that my doctor is aware of, and would any of their findings be relevant to the care options available to me right now?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.