Can a simple clinic strategy boost mental health treatment in africa?

NCT ID NCT05103033

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a method called SAIA-MH to help clinics in Mozambique better diagnose, treat, and follow up with people who have mental health conditions. Researchers will compare clinics using this approach to those that don't, involving about 155 patients. The goal is to see if this step-by-step improvement plan leads to better patient function and retention in care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach for Mental Health (SAIA-MH) - a step-by-step method to improve clinic processes

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show a practical way to improve mental health care in low-resource settings, helping more people get the treatment they need.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study in one country, so results may not apply elsewhere. It tests a process, not a new drug, so it won't directly cure or treat mental illness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • District Hospital Catandica

    Catandica, Manica Province, Mozambique

  • District Hospital Gondola

    Gondola, Manica Province, Mozambique

  • District Hospital Manica

    Manica, Mozambique

  • Hospital Muxúngue

    Chibabava, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Rural Health Center Macate

    Macate, Manica Province, Mozambique

  • Rural Health Center Mafambisse

    Dondo, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Rural Health Center Sussundenga Sede

    Sussundenga, Manica Province, Mozambique

  • Rural Health Center Vanduzi

    Vanduzi, Manica Province, Mozambique

  • Rural Hospital Nhamatanda

    Nhamatanda, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Chingussura

    Beira, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Dondo Sede

    Dondo, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Inhamizua

    Beira, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Macurungo

    Beira, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Mascarenhas

    Beira, Sofala, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Nhamaonha

    Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique

  • Urban Health Center Vila Nova

    Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique