NCT07211750 Integrated Care for Older Adults With Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity - The I-CONNECT
| NCT ID | NCT07211750 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | KU Leuven |
| Condition | Multimorbidity |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 82 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 82 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-01.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if I-CONNECT (Integrated Care for Older Adults with Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity) can improve the health and well-being of older adults with depression or bipolar disorder and at least two chronic physical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. It will also study if the care model improves how people experience their care, lowers treatment burden, and how well the program is delivered. Researchers will compare two groups: I-CONNECT group: participants receive care coordination, a personalized care plan, medication review, shared decision-making support, and regular follow-up from a care coordinator working with their GP, psychiatrist, pharmacist, and specialists. Usual care group: participants continue with their normal healthcare from their GP and psychiatrist. Participants will: Receive either I-CONNECT or usual care, depending on their group Complete questionnaires about their mood, quality of life, and care experience Have their healthcare use (emergency visits and hospitalizations) tracked during the study
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older * Clinical diagnosis of a mood disorder (depression or bipolar disorder) * Currently receiving care from a psychiatrist * At least two chronic physical health conditions * Living independently at home in the Leuven region * Ongoing care from both a general practitioner and a psychiatrist Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., advanced dementia) that prevents participation in assessments or shared decision-making * Inability to provide informed consent
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07211750 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, studying Multimorbidity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07211750 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07211750 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at louise.dealmeidaferreira@kuleuven.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07211750 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Leuven, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07211750 clinical trial?
NCT07211750 is sponsored by KU Leuven. The trial plans to enroll 82 participants.