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NCT06399991 Aligning Facility Leadership and Climate to Advance Mental Health Services Integration in Malawi

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NCT ID NCT06399991
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Condition Anxiety
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,080 participants
Start Date 2025-04-08
Primary Completion 2026-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
All Conditions
Interventions
Champion strategyAdapted LOCI leadership and climate alignment strategy plus champion strategy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 1,080 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.

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Brief Summary

The main objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the impact of the combined leadership alignment + champion implementation strategy compared to a champion strategy alone, on integration of an evidence-based mental health treatment model into multiple medical care settings.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * Patient receiving medical care in participating district who screened positive for elevated common mental disorder symptoms that day or in the preceding month. Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years old * Not currently a patient receiving medical care in participating district who screened positive for elevated common mental disorder symptoms that day or in the preceding month.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Brian Pence, PhD, MPH

✉ bpence@unc.edu

📞 1-919-966-7446

Principal Investigator

Brian Pence

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06399991 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06399991 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06399991 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bpence@unc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06399991 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chiradzulu, Malawi, Dedza, Malawi, Kasungu, Malawi, Machinga, Malawi and 8 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06399991 clinical trial?

NCT06399991 is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The principal investigator is Brian Pence at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The trial plans to enroll 1,080 participants.

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