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

NCT ID NCT05103033

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER

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

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