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African Youth in Mind (Y-MIND) - Pilot Feasibility Trial of a Brief Psychological Intervention for Young People With Depression in Zimbabwe

NCT06858215 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-03-13

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Summary

The overarching aim of this single-arm pilot study is to assess the feasibility of implementing a psychological intervention (Y-MIND), delivered by lay counsellors, for the treatment of depression among young people aged 15-24 in in Harare Province, Zimbabwe. The study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of delivering the six-session Y-MIND intervention, and collect preliminary clinical outcomes for depression at 5-month follow up.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Y-MIND Intervention

All participants in the intervention arm will receive the the Y-Mind intervention. Y-Mind intervention will be delivered by trained and supervised lay counsellors in primary health care clinics. The six sessions will include a) psychoeducation on depression, b) behavioural activation (helping the participant see the connection between their behaviour, daily activities, and low mood and activity scheduling) and c) problem-solving therapy (the counsellor helps the participant identify and define a specific problem to work on, evaluate the potential solutions to the problem, and carry out the selected solution(s)).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zimbabwe

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Ghana

    collaborator OTHER

  • Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

    collaborator OTHER

  • King's College London

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Max Age
24 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-28
Primary Completion
2025-08-02
Completion
2026-09-01

Countries

  • Zimbabwe

Study Locations

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