Virtual sister circles show promise for black Women's mental health
NCT ID NCT04837573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a virtual support group called the Sister Circle for Black women aged 40 and older who have depressive symptoms. The program ran for 8 weeks and aimed to see if it was feasible and acceptable. Thirty women participated, and researchers measured how many completed the program and how they felt about it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sister Circle protocol (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a culturally tailored, accessible way to help Black women manage depressive symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all Black women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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