NCT07655232 Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Resident Depression in Skilled Nursing Facilities
| NCT ID | NCT07655232 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Condition | Nursing Home Resident |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-01-01 |
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 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-17 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-01.
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Brief Summary
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
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
Contact & Investigator
Evan Plys, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Massachusetts General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07655232 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Nursing Home Resident. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07655232 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07655232 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at brisk@mgb.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07655232 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07655232 clinical trial?
NCT07655232 is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. The principal investigator is Evan Plys, PhD at Massachusetts General Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.