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Official title ASHA Bangladesh--An Integrated Intervention to Address Poverty and Depression
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06295250
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the impact of an integrated intervention combining poverty alleviation and depression treatment to depression treatment alone, in low income rural Bangladeshi women with depression. The main question(s) it aims to answer are whether adding poverty alleviation to depression treatment in an integrated intervention: 1) improves depression outcomes at 6 months post baseline as measured by changes in the PHQ-9 from baseline--compared to depression treatment alone; 2) reduces the chance of relapse (PHQ-9 \>=5) at 18 months among patients who remitted (PHQ-9\<5) at six months--compared to depression treatment alone; and 2) whether adding poverty alleviation to depression treatment improves implementation outcomes including treatment uptake and retention--compared to depression treatment alone.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Age 18-45
- Meets criteria for Economic Vulnerability as measured by: household income \<= 15000 Taka per month; food insufficiency in household over previous...
- Family willingness to participate in the program
- Basic literacy as measured by ability to read a simple sentence;
- A score \>=10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 Depression Scale) at baseline
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy at screen;
- Cognitive or physical impairment precluding participation
- Plans to relocate or to travel for \> 1 month during 18 M period.
- Household debt greater than 70,000 Taka
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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