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New treatment option for Nursing Home Resident
Official title Behavioral Health Program for Short-Stay Nursing Facility Residents & Care Partners
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07220486
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to test a behavioral health program (Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life, InSTILL) for skilled nursing facility residents and their primary support person. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the program is program is feasible, satisfactory, and helpful.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patient and care partner both aged ≥ 18 years
- Patient with care partner (known person providing regular health-related, socioemotional, or practical support) willing to participate
- Patient reporting depression symptoms on a screening tool (Patient Health Questionnaire)
You likely can't join if
- Patient intended length of nursing facility stay \< 7 days
- Patient evidencing more than mild impairment on a cognitive screen (Brief Interview for Mental Status)
- Patient's roommate in skilled nursing facility already enrolled in study/intervention
- Either patient or care partner reporting high risk of suicidality, based on a standardized safety assessment tool
- Either patient or care partner participating in newly initiated psychotherapy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. 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.