Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Resident Depression in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Building Resilience in Skilled Nursing Care: Open Pilot for a Behavioral Health Intervention
Massachusetts General Hospital
20 participants
Nov 17, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a behavioral health program (Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life, InSTILL, for Individuals) for skilled nursing facility residents. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the program is program is feasible, satisfactory, and helpful. Participants will join 6 bi-weekly sessions of the InSTILL program. Participants will complete assessments at three timepoints (all) and a brief-exit interview.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Psychological distress, as indicated by a score Patient Health Questionnaire- 2 ≥ 2 OR Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ≥ 5
- + chronic conditions based on Elixhauser Comorbidity Index
- Aged ≥ 18 years
- Able and willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria5
- Intended length of SNF stay < 7 days
- More than mild cognitive impairment, as indicted by Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) <13
- Participant's roommate is already enrolled in study/intervention
- High risk of suicide/active documented SI per the PHQ-9, item 9 or otherwise
- Participation in newly initiated psychotherapy
Interested in this trial?
Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.
Interventions
The Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life (InSTILL) intervention is for skilled nursing facility residents experiencing elevated levels of psychological distress. The intervention is designed to improve life management skills and emotion regulation skill with the goal of reducing depression symptoms.
Locations(1)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT07655232