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

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Older adults aged 60+
  • Endorse subjective cognitive decline
  • Endorse depressive symptoms
  • not currently experiencing suicidal ideation nor active, untreated manic, psychotic, or substance use disorder
  • fluent in English and able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Meets diagnostic criteria for mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's dementia
  • Meets diagnostic criteria for a current major depressive disorder
  • have a history of neurological and psychiatric comorbidities such as major depressive disorder in the past 12 months

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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