Table 2 Summary of the studies

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