A Study to Test the AkiliBora Mobile App for Improving Mental Health Awareness and Reducing Stress and Depression Among Young Adults in Kenya

Effectiveness of the AkiliBora App in Enhancing Mental Health Literacy and Reducing Depressive Symptoms Among Kenyan Youths: A 12-Week Randomized Controlled Study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202602790385938

Enrollment

150

Registered

2026-02-19

Start date

2026-01-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

AkiliBora intervention for early detection and prevention of depression and suicide ideation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: University students Aged 18 to 29 years Can read and understand either English or Kiswahili Have access to an Android smartphone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with depression/other mental disorders from earlier are in treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression level and number of referrals	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Mental Health awareness level;Stress level;Sleep pattern	—

Countries

Kenya

Contacts

Public ContactJane Karimi

Mount Kenya University

JKarimi@mku.ac.ke+254723839374

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026