Could a 6-Session talk therapy help depressed teens in zimbabwe?
NCT ID NCT06858215
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a six-session psychological intervention for depression in 50 young people aged 15-24 in Zimbabwe. The therapy, delivered by trained lay counsellors, includes education about depression, activity scheduling, and problem-solving. The main goal is to see if the approach is feasible and acceptable, and to gather early data on symptom improvement.
What this could mean
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Active substance
brief psychological intervention (behavioural activation and problem-solving therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost treatment for depression in young people in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalisable.
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Locations
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University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe