RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06864715

Behavioral Activation for the PreVention of Post-strokE Depression in LoW-incomE Older Stroke Survivors

Behavioral Activation for the PreVention of Post-strokE Depression in LoW-incomE Older Stroke Survivors (LIVE-WEL)

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Enrollment

350 participants

Start Date

Apr 10, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Post-stroke Depression Subthreshold Depression

Summary

The overall objective of the project is to determine the effectiveness of tele-delivered behavioral activation (BA) by trained lay counselors (Tele-BA-S) to prevent Post-stroke depression (PSD) in low-income, older stroke survivors with subthreshold depression (SD).

Eligibility

Min Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Tele-delivered Behavioral Activation by lay counselors after Stroke (Tele-BA-S) and a behavioral approach called Treatment as Usual for people with post-stroke depression and subthreshold depression. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 55 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTele-delivered Behavioral Activation by lay counselors after Stroke (Tele-BA-S)

The Tele-BA-S intervention will comprise 5 weekly video-conferenced BA sessions delivered by trained lay counselors, homework, and 2 monthly follow-up booster calls. Participants will receive the standard hospital discharge post-stroke educational packet and a scheduled follow-up appointment with a stroke practitioner to evaluate patients at 7-14 days and 3 months ±14 days, according to current standard of care. They will be seen over video or in-person, according to their preference and capabilities.

BEHAVIORALTreatment as Usual

Participants will receive the standard hospital discharge post-stroke educational packet and a scheduled follow-up appointment with a stroke practitioner to evaluate patients at 7-14 days and 3 months ±14 days, according to current standard of care. They will be seen over video or in-person, according to their preference and capabilities.