RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06358404

Developing a Peer Support Intervention for Depression in SCD


Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of an 8-week intervention where peer coaches will deliver depression care to adults 60 years of age or older who have depression and subjective cognitive decline.


Eligibility

Min Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is developing a peer support program — where trained volunteers with similar experiences offer emotional and practical help — to address depression in older adults who are experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), meaning they feel their memory is slipping even though tests show it is within normal range. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 60 years of age or older - You feel your memory or thinking has gotten worse (even if tests say it is normal) - You are experiencing symptoms of depression - You are not currently having thoughts of suicide or experiencing untreated mania, psychosis, or substance use disorder - You are fluent in English and able to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease - You meet the full criteria for a current major depressive disorder - You have a history of major depression or significant neurological or psychiatric conditions in the past 12 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPeersCOG

. The intervention will consist of 8 weekly video chats focused on emotional, appraisal, and informational support delivered by community-based older adult peer coaches to adults 60 years of age and older with subthreshold depression and SCD.


Locations(1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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