Community group therapy lifts depression in vietnam trial

NCT ID NCT07527312

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week group therapy program, called behavioral activation, could help adults with depression in rural Vietnam. The therapy was delivered at local health stations by trained staff. Researchers measured changes in mood, stress, and quality of life over 9 months. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could expand access to mental health care where specialists are scarce.

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Locations

  • Hanoi Medical University Thanh Hoa Branch

    Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

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