Rabbits and relationships: a novel recipe for teen mental health?

NCT ID NCT05763719

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving young teens rabbits to raise (an economic program) and teaching their parents healthy relationship skills can improve adolescent mental health. Over 3,000 families in rural, conflict-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo are taking part. The goal is to see if combining these approaches works better than either one alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Rabbits for Resilience (RFR) economic empowerment program and HIKA healthy relationship program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward low-cost, community-based ways to improve adolescent mental health in conflict-affected, resource-poor areas.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study in a specific region, so results may not apply elsewhere. The outcomes rely on self-reported measures, and the intervention's complexity makes it hard to isolate what works.

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Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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