Status:
RECRUITING
Engage for Late-Life Depression and Comorbid Executive Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Conditions:
Depression in Old Age
Psychotherapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Although there are an increasing number of mental health treatment adaptations for older adults, there are still a number of factors to consider when making these adaptations. Cognitive decline is one...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 60 or older
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Located in Las Vegas or surrounding area
- Ability to travel to UNLV campus by self or possible caregiver for regular study visits
- Clinically significant symptoms of depression as evidenced by: 1) Scores \> 5 on the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF)
- Mild cognitive impairment as evidenced by: 1) Scores \> 18 and \< 25 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Exclusion
- Active suicidal ideation
- History of suicide attempt(s)
- Current symptoms of: 1) Psychosis; 2) Active substance use disorder
- Reported history of: 1) Bipolar disorder ("manic depression"); 2) Intellectual disability
- Currently in or scheduled to initiate individual psychotherapy to avoid treatment interference
- Psychotropic medication permitted if dose was stable over the past 2 weeks
- Currently living in an institutional setting (e.g., assisted living, inpatient, skilled nursing)
- Presence of notable memory-specific cognitive deficits as evidenced by: scores \< 9 on the MoCA memory subscale (rendering it difficult to participate in and track/recall events for weekly psychotherapy)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 24 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05356611
Start Date
September 24 2023
End Date
May 1 2025
Last Update
August 6 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89154