Status:

COMPLETED

Engaging Traditional Birth Attendants to Reduce Maternal Depression in Rural Kenya

Lead Sponsor:

Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health (AFRIMEB)

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

FEMALE

14-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Evidence from Low and Middle Income Countries has demonstrated the effectiveness of various psychosocial approaches for depression. However, there are no mental health specialists to deliver these int...

Detailed Description

Evidence from Low and Middle Income Countries has demonstrated the effectiveness of various psychosocial approaches for depression. However, there are no mental health specialists to deliver these int...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Gestational age of between 16 and 26 weeks
  • A positive score on EPDS
  • Confirmed diagnosis of depression using the Mini International Psychiatric Interview
  • Provision of an informed consent

Exclusion

  • Actively suicidal
  • Severe mental disorders and/or medical conditions requiring immediate medical attention
  • A negative score on EPDS
  • Pregnancy-related complications
  • Decline to provide informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 9 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

220 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03378544

Start Date

April 9 2018

End Date

August 31 2019

Last Update

October 3 2025

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Tawa and Kanzokea

Makueni Boma, Makueni County, Kenya