Mental health support for tropical disease care
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study brings mental health support directly to people affected by certain tropical diseases in Ghana. If you join, you'll get help to cope with the emotional and psychological challenges that often come with these conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with one of these conditions: leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), buruli ulcer, yaws, or onchocerciasis (river blindness).
- You live in one of these areas in Ghana: Bole, Ho, Hohoe, or Ellembele.
- You are 18 years old or older.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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