Lay-Delivered Behavioral Activation in Senior Centers
Eligible age
60+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
3 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
In response to large numbers of senior center clients who suffer untreated depression and the dearth of geriatric mental health providers, the investigators have simplified Behavioral Activation to be delivered by lay volunteers ("Do More, Feel Better"; DMFB). The focus of Behavioral Activation is to guide clients to reengage in daily pleasant and rewarding activities, and reduce depressive symptoms. If the investigators can show that the lay delivery model has positive impact in comparison to MSW-delivered Behavioral Activation, the investigators will have identified an effective intervention that can be used by a large untapped workforce of older adult volunteers across the nation.
Sponsor: University of Washington
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Referral to study (stage 1):
- ✓ 1. Age ≥ 60 years.
- ✓ 2. Attends one of 18 participating Seattle, NYC, or Tampa area senior centers.
- ✓ 3. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score of ≥10 via routine screening.
- ✓ Research assessment (stage 2):
- ✓ 1. Clinically-assessed HAM-D\>14
- ✓ 2. Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) ≥ 24 OR modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (mTICS) ≥ 19
- ✓ 3. Off antidepressants or on a stable dose for 12 weeks.
Where it's recruiting
Brandon · Gibsonton · Ruskin · Tampa
Brooklyn · New York
Enumclaw · Seattle · Tacoma
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT04621877 · last updated 2024-10-15