Chat groups lift depression in mexican women
NCT ID NCT04254198
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether weekly peer support groups called TERTULIAS could reduce depression and social isolation in 241 Mexican immigrant women in Albuquerque. The groups met in Spanish for 12 months. Researchers measured changes in depression, resilience, and social support. The goal was to see if a culturally tailored, community-based program could improve mental health.
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 (TERTULIAS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer 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, but results may not apply to other groups or settings. The intervention requires trained facilitators and may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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241 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2020
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over age 18 * Female immigrant * Born in Mexico * Reports household income under 250% Federal Poverty Level * Speaks Spanish fluently Exclusion Criteria: * prisoners * individuals unable to consent * children
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro Savila
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87105, United States
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One Hope Centro De Vida Health Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108, United States
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