Table 2.
Summary of the studies
| Name | Objective(s) | Funder | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasibility study in preparation for randomized control trial |
To test the feasibility of: a) Introducing a supported self-management (SSM) intervention for depression in Vietnam; b) Conducting an RCT to test the effectiveness of the SSM intervention.(1) |
GCC | December 2013 – December 2016 (3 years) |
| MAC-FI: Mental Health in Adults and Children – Frugal Innovations | To test the effectiveness of the SSM intervention at reducing symptoms of depression among adults in community-based and primary care settings in Vietnam.(2) | GCC |
Phase 1: March – December 2016 Phase 2: March 2017 – March 2019 |
| IRIS-DSV: Implementation Research to Improve Scale-up of Depression Services in Vietnam | To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of delivery of SSM by lay providers in Vietnam and identify areas relevant for scale-up.(3) | CIHR | April 2018 – March 2023 |
| VMood: Implementing an mHealth App to Manage Depression in Vietnam |
a) To establish key elements of implementation fidelity when adapting SSM to a digital, app-based format (VMood); b) To explore the usability and acceptability of VMood for implementation in the Vietnamese context |
CIHR | October 2021 – March 2025 |
| AIMDiV: Accessing Innovative Mental Health Services for Depression in Vietnam | To test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a digital, app-based intervention for depression (VMood), adapted from an in-person SSM intervention.(4) | GCC | March 2022 – March 2026 |