NCT07228520 Strength and Pain-Coping Through Resilience and Knowledge
| NCT ID | NCT07228520 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University |
| Condition | Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-06-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-11-30 |
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 100 participants in total. It began in 2026-06-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-11-30.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
Older adults who are 50 years of age and older with depressive symptoms, pain and difficulty with mobility will participate in the SPARK intervention study that includes 8 nurse visits in participants' homes to help participants with participants' pain and mood.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-report pain \>3 out of a 0 -10 scale that has lasted longer than 3 months and keeps subjects from doing at least one activity that subjects would like to do * Live in the community * Live in Central Maryland * Score a 5 or higher on the PHQ-9 (depression measure) at least two times during a two week period (screening call and then at first data collection visit) * Must be pre-frail (one or two criteria on frailty phenotype) or frail (three or more of the criteria on frailty phenotype) * One ADL or IADL limitation Exclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized \> 3 times in the last year * Participating in physical therapy * Have a terminal diagnosis (\<1 year expected survival) * \> moderate intellectual impairment (5-7 errors) based on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) * Unable to speak or understand English
Contact & Investigator
Janiece L Taylor, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07228520 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, studying Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07228520 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07228520 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jwalke90@jhu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07228520 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07228520 clinical trial?
NCT07228520 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Janiece L Taylor, PhD at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.