A Formative Study to Develop Culturally Valid Psychosocial Assessment Tools and Interventions to Promote Family Well-Being in Kenya - Part II
This study is completed in Kenya. It focuses on Mental Health; Family Relations; Family Conflict; Child Mental Disorder; Adolescent - Emotional Problem; Adolescent Problem Behavior; Child Behavior; Child Abuse; Marital Conflict; Domestic Violence; Parent-Child Relations; Parenting.
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether family counseling may be useful for adolescents experiencing mental health.
What would participation involve?
Participants may take part in family counseling, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in Kenya.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adolescents with mental health. Because it involves minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including Moi University in Eldoret. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include other factors that could make participation unsuitable and other treatments that could interfere with the study. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard numbered clinical-trial phase.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Duke University
- Sponsor type
- University
- Study type
- Behavioral
- Intervention type
- Behavioral / psychological / psychosocial
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Kenya
- Age range
- Over 8 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT03360201
- Official title
- A Formative Study to Develop Culturally Valid Psychosocial Assessment Tools and Interventions to Promote Family Well-Being in Kenya - Part II
- Official source
- Official registry link
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For you
Taking part may help test a support approach in real life.
It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in Kenya.
Not medical advice
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring psychotherapy or therapy for people with mental health. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with mental health; age range: Over 8 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
Does a loved one or caregiver need to be involved?
The public registry appears to mention a loved one, caregiver, or family involvement. Ask whether that person must participate, provide information, attend visits, or simply be available if needed. The study team must confirm what is required.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Duke University, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that this study is completed. It may still be useful for understanding the research, but you are unlikely to be able to join.
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