Community therapy shows promise for depression in rural vietnam

NCT ID NCT07527312

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hanoi Medical University Thanh Hoa Branch

    Thanh Hóa, Vietnam