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Suubi-Mhealth: A Mobile Health Intervention to Address Depression Among Youth

United States, Uganda278 participantsStarted 2022-11-23

Plain-language summary

The overall goal of this study is to develop an mHealth intervention (Suubi-Mhealth) for use among Ugandan youth (14-17 years) with comorbid HIV and depression, taking into account their unique contextual, cultural, and developmental needs. This digital therapy intervention delivered via a mobile application, will utilize the core tenets of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) found to improve depression and ART adherence.

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 14-17 years * HIV positive and aware of their status i.e., disclosed to * Prescribed antiretroviral therapy * Living within a family, including with extended family members (not in institutions) * Health care providers who work with youth at participating clinics who agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * A significant cognitive impairment that interferes with the participant's understanding of the informed consent process, or inability/unwillingness to commit to completing the study

What they're measuring

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05965245

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08-31

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