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Can talking therapy help zambians with HIV drink less and beat the virus?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two types of counseling—brief and in-depth—against usual care to help 680 people living with HIV in Zambia reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve mental health. The goal was to see if these therapies help more people achieve HIV viral suppression (a low level …
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:40 UTC
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New program helps smokers with mental illness kick the habit
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to help people with mental illness quit smoking. Researchers worked with community mental health centers to offer support during regular visits and proactive phone calls. About 94 smokers took part, and the program aimed to see if this approach was pra…
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sandra Japuntich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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App aims to help smokers with mental illness kick the habit
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two ways to help people with serious mental illness quit smoking: a smartphone app designed for them (Quit on the Go) versus standard care. 343 participants were followed for 6 months to see who stopped smoking, verified by a breath test. The goal was to find …
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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New family approach shields displaced teen girls from anxiety and depression
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a program called SSAGE that works with the whole family—including brothers—to prevent mental health problems in teenage girls who were forced to leave their homes. The program was designed for girls and their families who recently moved to Colombia from Venezuel…
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Strength-Based therapy shows promise for smokers with mental illness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a type of talk therapy called Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) to help people with serious mental illness quit smoking. The therapy focuses on a person's strengths to boost their confidence in quitting. Sixteen adults who smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day and want…
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can doing what matters speed recovery? new study tests activity program for mental health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested an 8-month program called 'Meaningful Activities and Recovery' (MA&R) for people with mental illness. The program helps people take part in activities that are important to them. 139 adults took part to see if the program improves daily engagement, recovery, and…
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:42 UTC
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Peer support after psychiatric stay shows promise in small VA study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called Recovery Bridge, where trained peer specialists help people leaving a psychiatric hospital adjust to life back in the community. The goal was to see if the program is practical and acceptable, and to explore whether it might reduce hospital read…
Matched conditions: MENTAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC