Can group therapy help depressed teens in mozambique? pilot study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05476237
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether screening for depression and offering group therapy could help adolescents in Mozambique. Researchers compared a 10-session group therapy called IPT-AG to usual care at four youth-friendly health clinics. The study enrolled 95 teens and measured changes in depression symptoms and how well providers followed the therapy plan.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Group Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-AG)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that group therapy is a practical way to reduce depression symptoms in teens in low-resource primary care settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 95 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires trained staff, which may limit widespread use.
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Locations
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Centro de Saude Alto Mae
Maputo, Mozambique
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Centro de Saude Chamaculo
Maputo, Mozambique
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Centro de Saude Magoanine Tendas
Maputo, Mozambique
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Centro de Saude Primeiro de Maio
Maputo, Mozambique