Can a phone app protect teachers' mental health? uganda trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06087159

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is testing a mobile health toolkit called mWEL to help teachers and caregivers in Uganda manage stress and prevent depression and anxiety. The app screens for mental health issues, gives personalized feedback, and offers coping strategies. Researchers will enroll 1,180 participants to see if the app improves mental health literacy and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mHealth Toolkit for Wellness & Empowering Lives of School Community (mWEL) app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to prevent mental health issues in teachers and caregivers in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study (pilot then effectiveness) with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participants' expectations. The app relies on self-report and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Study Site
RECRUITING

Kampala, Uganda
Study Site
RECRUITING

Nakaseke, Uganda

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