Depression breakthrough? zimbabwe trial combines therapy and pills

NCT ID NCT06384209

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding antidepressant medication to the Friendship Bench talk therapy works better than therapy alone for adults with moderate to severe depression in Zimbabwe. About 296 people will take part, and researchers will measure improvement using a standard depression questionnaire. The goal is to find a more effective way to treat depression in primary care settings.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Zimbabwe

    RECRUITING

    Harare, Zimbabwe

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