New study aims to bring mental health support to people with neglected skin diseases in ghana
NCT ID NCT07248462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test a new way to care for people in Ghana who have both a neglected tropical skin disease (like leprosy or Buruli ulcer) and mental health challenges like depression or anxiety. Researchers will work with 200 affected adults and local health workers to create a Ghanaian version of the World Health Organization's Essential Care Package. The goal is to see if this combined approach can be rolled out fairly and effectively across whole communities.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Affected by one of the target NTDs (leprosy, LF, buruli Ulcer, Yaws, Onchocersiasis) * Living in one of the intervention areas (Bole, Ho, Hohoe, Ellembele) * Aged 18 years and above Exclusion Criteria: \-
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