Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have moderate to severe depression, based on a standard questionnaire score (PHQ-9 score of 11 or higher)
- You have never previously taken part in the "Friendship Bench" programme
- You are able to speak English or Shona
- You are willing and able to give written consent to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- Your depression is considered mild (PHQ-9 score below 11)
- You are showing signs of psychosis (confirm with trial site)
- You are considered at high risk of suicide based on a specific screening tool
- You have received the Friendship Bench programme at any point in the last 12 months
- You are currently receiving any treatment for depression, such as counselling, antidepressants, or care from a psychiatrist
- You have end-stage AIDS, either now or in your medical history
- You have kidney failure, either now or in your medical history
- You have liver failure, either now or in your medical history
- You have a serious heart or blood vessel condition, such as a previous heart attack, stroke, or irregular heartbeat, either now or in your medical history
- You have or have had cancer
- You have a positive pregnancy test
- You are planning to become pregnant during the study period
- You are not willing to use effective contraception during the study period
- You are not able to understand the study in either English or Shona
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Monika Mueller, MD, PhD, University of Bern
Phone: +263777065549
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Treatment response
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 12 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.