RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06191484

Risk and Resilience to Suicide Following Late-Life Spousal Bereavement

Risk and Resilience to Late-life Suicidal Ideation and Behavior After Spousal Bereavement: Targeting Social Connectedness to Strengthen Circadian Rhythmicity

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Enrollment

169 participants

Start Date

Nov 20, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Suicide Bereavement

Summary

The purpose of the RISE study is to examine how the 24-hour rhythm of sleep and social activity relate to mood and suicidal ideation among older adults that recently lost a spouse or life partner.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

Older adults who recently lost their spouse or life partner and are high risk for suicidal thoughts and/or behavior.
Bereaved \< or = to 12 months from spousal/partner loss
\> or = to 65 years old
Verified history of suicide attempt/attempts and/or current or past history of Major Depressive Disorder/Major Depressive Episode (MDD/MDE) (without psychotic features), or history of depression severe enough to trigger treatment, or current subsyndromal depression (\> or = to 9 HDRS)
No diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders/bipolar/current psychosis
Does not reside in nursing home
Not a current shift worker
No major cognitive impairment: TICS score of \> or = to 27

Exclusion Criteria8

Bereaved \>12 months from spousal/partner bereavement
\< 65 years old
Patient is not spousal/partner bereaved (ex: parent, sibling, etc.)
Prior diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders/bipolar/current psychosis or medications listed indicate diagnosis of these disorders/MDD or MDE with psychotic features
Major cognitive impairment: TICS score of \<27
Current shift worker
Resides in a nursing home
Unstable medical condition (e.g., unstable angina, end stage renal disease)

Interventions

BEHAVIORALWELL Behavioral Probe

Participant record the timing and regularity of sleep, meals, and social activity twice daily, for 3 months, using a digital diary. Participants also receive weekly motivational health coaching.

Locations(1)

University of Pittsburgh (UPMC)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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