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Administrative data

NCT number NCT05243264
Other study ID # 00207612
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date February 28, 2022
Est. completion date August 30, 2022

Study information

Verified date September 2022
Source University of Michigan
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This is an open pilot feasibility study of a novel internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for older adults with elevated depressive symptoms. This study will enroll approximately 15 older adults throughout the state of Michigan to better understand the feasibility of the intervention and to probe preliminary effects. The intervention will take approximately 10 weeks to complete. Participants will have lower levels of depression after completing the intervention than before enrollment. Participants will be able to use the internet-based platform with minimal support.


Description:

Depression affects up to 40% of homebound seniors. The purpose of this research project is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a novel internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program called Empower@Home. Our team developed Empower@Home collaboratively with older adult stakeholders and social service providers. It is the first iCBT program tailored for low-income racially diverse homebound seniors. It has the potential to reduce access barriers to mental health services among this high-need population. Although Empower@Home is based on an evidence-based mental health treatment (i.e., CBT), it is a novel intervention and has not yet been tested with human subjects. This is a pilot study that involves testing the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the intervention with a single group of participants in an open trial. No randomization will occur. All eligible participants who consent will receive the intervention. A total of15 older adults will be recruited to participate in this study. All of them will be recruited through referrals from 2 to 3 social service agencies on this list (The Information Center, Region 2 Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Senior Resources, and A & D home care). The intervention involves attending up to 10 pre-recorded online therapy sessions and receiving weekly maintenance calls from trained research assistants for up to 12 weeks. Participants will engage in therapy at their private homes. A comprehensive baseline and post-test will be administered either over the phone or via an online survey, depending on the participants' preference. No in-person interaction between the participants and the research team is anticipated during the active treatment phase unless intervention is warranted for subjects' safety. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected and analyzed.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 10
Est. completion date August 30, 2022
Est. primary completion date July 30, 2022
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 60 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: 1. =60 years 2. have at least mild depressive symptoms, based on PHQ-9 >=5 3. are willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: 1. Currently receiving CBT or iCBT 2. Probable cognitive impairment based on the Blessed Orientation, Memory, and Concentration scale (score >= 10). 3. They do not speak English 4. have active suicidal ideation (any positive response on the 9th item of PHQ-9) 5. Have a terminal illness or unstable physical health with a high risk of hospitalization within the next 3 months 6. Severe hearing or vision problems that prevent them from using a tablet/computer or viewing online content

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
Empower@Home
The intervention is a 10-week course of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy. During the active intervention phase, participants will receive a weekly check-in call to see how they are doing. The weekly check-in call is intended to be brief and last no more than 10 minutes on average.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Michigan

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Change in 9 item standardized measures of depressive symptom severity Change from Baseline PHQ-9 at 12 weeks
Primary Modified Treatment Evaluation Inventory 11-item Likert scale relating to acceptability of program to participant modified for older adults and the study context 12 weeks
Secondary Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7 (GAD-7) Change in 7-item standardized measure for severity of anxiety symptoms Change from Baseline at 12 weeks
Secondary Change in Duke Social Support Index (DSSI)-10 Change in 10 item standardized measure for social interaction and satisfaction with social support Change from Baseline at 12 weeks
Secondary Change in PROMISE-SI Change in 8 item standardized measure for feelings of loneliness Change from Baseline at 12 weeks
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