Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Resident Depression in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life (InSTILL) for Individuals
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov