Chat groups beat loneliness and depression in mexican women

NCT ID NCT04254198

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study tested whether weekly peer support groups, called Tertulias, could reduce depression and increase resilience in Mexican immigrant women. 241 women participated over 12 months. The groups were led by trained facilitators in Spanish and focused on structured conversations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro Savila

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87105, United States

  • One Hope Centro De Vida Health Center

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

structured dialogue peer support groups

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could provide a low-cost, culturally tailored way to reduce depression and improve social support for Mexican immigrant women.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study with 241 participants, but results may not apply to other groups or settings. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may vary.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

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