Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Resident Depression in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Recruiting · NCT07655232 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life (InSTILL) for Individuals
What this trial is about
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a behavioral health program (Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life, InSTILL, for Individuals) for skilled nursing facility residents. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the program is program is feasible, satisfactory, and helpful. Participants will join 6 bi-weekly sessions of the InSTILL program. Participants will complete assessments at three timepoints (all) and a brief-exit interview.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Psychological distress, as indicated by a score Patient Health Questionnaire- 2 ≥ 2 OR Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ≥ 5
- 5+ chronic conditions based on Elixhauser Comorbidity Index
- Aged ≥ 18 years
- Able and willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Intended length of SNF stay \< 7 days
- More than mild cognitive impairment, as indicted by Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) \<13
- Participant's roommate is already enrolled in study/intervention
- High risk of suicide/active documented SI per the PHQ-9, item 9 or otherwise
- Participation in newly initiated psychotherapy
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, Massachusetts, United States