Behavioral Activation for Depression After Stroke
(LIVE-WEL Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJennifer Beauchamp, PhD, RN

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The overall objective of the project is to determine the effectiveness of tele-delivered behavioral activation (BA) by trained lay counselors (Tele-BA-S) to prevent Post-stroke depression (PSD) in low-income, older stroke survivors with subthreshold depression (SD).

Research Team

Jennifer Beauchamp, PhD, RN

Principal Investigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older, low-income stroke survivors who are not currently depressed but show signs that they might become depressed. Participants must have access to a phone or computer for tele-therapy sessions.

Inclusion Criteria

Residing in a community residence

I can speak and read in English or Spanish.

I had my first stroke less than 6 months ago.

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Exclusion Criteria

I do not have a high risk of suicide or severe psychiatric illness.

Stroke event unrelated to vascular risk factors (e.g., drug use) or transient ischemic attack

24-item HDRS score > 8 indicating moderate to severe depression

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Tele-delivered Behavioral Activation by lay counselors after Stroke (Tele-BA-S) (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests if therapy over the phone by trained counselors can prevent depression after a stroke. It compares this 'Tele-delivered Behavioral Activation' with the usual care given to stroke patients.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Tele-delivered Behavioral Activation by lay counselors after Stroke (Tele-BA-S)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention