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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Online Therapy for Depression

N/A
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Led By Xiaoling Xiang, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
(1) be receiving home- and community-based services or case management at the recruitment sites
(2) read and speak English
Must not have
(4) a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder based on self-report and medical chart review
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to follow-up assessments at 12 and 24 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if an online therapy program called Empower@Home, supported by social service providers, is better than usual care for treating depression in older adults with walking difficulties. 64 participants

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults with ambulatory disabilities who are experiencing depression. Participants should be able to use the internet and engage in an online therapy program. Specific details on inclusion and exclusion criteria were not provided.
What is being tested?
The study compares Empower@Home, an online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program, with enhanced usual care to see which is more effective at improving depressive symptoms, social engagement, and activities in older adults with mobility issues.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves non-pharmaceutical measures like online CBT and telephone calls, typical medication side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress as they address mental health issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am getting home or community services from the place I was recruited.
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I can read and speak English.
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I am at least 60 years old.
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I have trouble with activities like climbing stairs or walking.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to follow-up assessments at 12 and 24 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to follow-up assessments at 12 and 24 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Change in Social Engagement and Activities Questionnaire (SEAQ)
Secondary study objectives
Change in Duke Social Support Index (DSSI)-10

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Empower@Home supported by aging service providersExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be provided with access to a 9-session online program called Empower@Home, a self-help intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles. The intervention has three components: 9 interactive self-paced online sessions, printed workbook that goes along the online sessions for exercises and homework, and telephone coaching by a trained staff from a social service agency serving older adults. Participants will have up to 12 weeks to try to complete the program with the support of a trained coach.
Group II: Attention call with friendly visitorsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive enhanced care as usual, including care as usual from their social service provider and a psycho-educational handout. In addition, they will receive telephone friendly calls from a research staff every other week to mimic the human interactions provided by coaches in the experimental group.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,863 Previous Clinical Trials
6,441,467 Total Patients Enrolled
72 Trials studying Depression
57,981 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Xiaoling Xiang, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Michigan
3 Previous Clinical Trials
566 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Depression
566 Patients Enrolled for Depression
~43 spots leftby Dec 2026