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New treatment option for Older Adults (50-90 Years)
Official title Project HOPEFUL: A PN-RCT With Implementation Science
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07475039
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This PN-RCT replicates and evaluates an 8-week warm calling treatment (i.e. caring contacts) delivered to older adults receiving home and community-based services (HCBS; classified as "homebound") in 20-30 minute call "dosages", across 3 conditions, while adding in implementation science measures at multiple levels.
- 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 55 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- In order to be eligible as a participant in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of verbal informed consent
- Classify as an Older Adult (65+)
- Stated willingness and ability to comply with all study procedures
- Receive home and community-based services (HCBS) through the Aging Services Network (i.e. HDM (home delivered meals services), CM (congregate meals)...
You likely can't join if
- for Participants:
- Had a dementia diagnosis, or another form of cognitive impairment, and/or hearing impairment that would preclude phone conversation.
- Participation in another warm calling behavioral treatment or intervention study simultaneously occurring Exclusion criteria for trained natural...
- Does not have ongoing interactions with potential old adult participants (i.e. is a part of an optimized nutrition service provider in which they do...
- Participation in another warm calling behavioral treatment or intervention study simultaneously occurring Exclusion criteria for aging leaders:
- Has not worked with the study team directly in implementing the 8-week treatment
See the full eligibility criteria
- In order to be eligible as a participant in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of verbal informed consent
- Classify as an Older Adult (65+)
- Stated willingness and ability to comply with all study procedures
- Receive home and community-based services (HCBS) through the Aging Services Network (i.e. HDM (home delivered meals services), CM (congregate meals), etc.)
- Be affiliated with the triple As and aging entities we have partnered with In order to be eligible to be a trained provider in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of written informed consent
- State willingness to comply with all study procedures
- Be a staff or volunteer within the ASN (Aging Services Network), specifically within the triple As and aging entities we have partnered with
- Meet Wymann and colleagues (2008) criteria for being a "natural helpers"42 (i.e. be warm, empathic, and having ongoing interaction with participants through one's job role)
- Be recommended by the aging entity leadership as meeting these qualifications In order to be eligible to be a leadership personnel in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of written informed consent
- State willingness to comply with all study procedures
- Be a in a leadership position within the aging entity or triple A in which we partnered, and have worked with the study team in helping implement the 8 week program
- for Participants:
- Had a dementia diagnosis, or another form of cognitive impairment, and/or hearing impairment that would preclude phone conversation.
- Participation in another warm calling behavioral treatment or intervention study simultaneously occurring Exclusion criteria for trained natural helpers:
- Does not have ongoing interactions with potential old adult participants (i.e. is a part of an optimized nutrition service provider in which they do not serve the same older adults consistently over time)
- Participation in another warm calling behavioral treatment or intervention study simultaneously occurring Exclusion criteria for aging leaders:
- Has not worked with the study team directly in implementing the 8-week treatment
- Is not familiar with the implementation of the program
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gainesville, Florida, 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, 55 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gainesville, Florida, 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.