New study aims to bring depression and PTSD treatment to millions in kenya
NCT ID NCT03466346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two common treatments for depression and PTSD—talk therapy (IPT) and an antidepressant (fluoxetine)—in a large public hospital in Kenya. Over 2,100 adults participated to see if these treatments could be effectively delivered by non-specialists in primary care. The goal was to find affordable, practical ways to help people with mental health issues in low-resource settings.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fluoxetine (antidepressant medication) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining simple treatments like therapy and medication works well for depression and PTSD in places with few mental health specialists.
What could go wrong
This study is already completed, so results are known. However, the treatments may not work for everyone, and access to ongoing care could still be a challenge in real-world settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH)
Kisumu, Kenya
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Kisumu County Hospital
Kisumu, Kenya
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Lumumba Health Center
Kisumu, Kenya