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Prevention study for Depression
Official title Behavioral Activation for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression in Older Adults in a Municipal Context
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06415838
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate if a brief psychological treatment called Behavioral Activation (BA) works to prevent and treat depression in older adults in a municipal context in Sweden. It will also learn about the patients' and therapists' experiences of the BA-treatment.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- 65 years or older
- 5 points or above on the Geriatric Depression Scale 15, GDS-15
- Fluent in written and spoken Swedish
- Consents to participate in the trial
You likely can't join if
- Not able to use the patient materials due to visual impairment
- Not able to communicate with therapist due to hearing impairment
- Diagnosis of major neurocognitive disorder
- Below 25 points on the Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE
- Elevated suicide risk
- Current substance- or alcohol use disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- 65 years or older
- 5 points or above on the Geriatric Depression Scale 15, GDS-15
- Fluent in written and spoken Swedish
- Consents to participate in the trial
- Not able to use the patient materials due to visual impairment
- Not able to communicate with therapist due to hearing impairment
- Diagnosis of major neurocognitive disorder
- Below 25 points on the Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE
- Elevated suicide risk
- Current substance- or alcohol use disorder
- Previous or current psychotic disorder
- Previous or current bipolar disorder
- Ongoing psychological treatment/pscyhotherapy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Eskilstuna, Sörmland, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Eskilstuna, Sörmland, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.