Withdrawn study aimed to ease mental health struggles in ethiopia with therapy and cash
NCT ID NCT07500142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study planned to test a group therapy program called Problem Management Plus (PM+), developed by the WHO, with or without a one-time cash payment, for adults with depression, anxiety, or stress in Ethiopia. The goal was to see if combining psychotherapy with financial support could improve mental health and daily functioning. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
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Active substance
group Problem Management Plus (PM+) psychotherapy and cash transfer
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could point toward a low-cost way to improve mental health and economic outcomes for people in poverty-stricken areas.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. The intervention is still experimental and may not work as hoped.
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Locations
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Rural communities
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia