Status:

RECRUITING

Social Worker-led Mindfulness-based Intervention for Older People

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

Christian Family Service Centre

Conditions:

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Preliminary findings from a previous study conducted by the investigators suggest that a task-shared approach with modified mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) supported by social workers is be...

Detailed Description

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a promising approach to managing a series of health and psychological conditions among older adults. To increase its acceptability, feasibility, and scala...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 60 years or older
  • have depressive symptoms of mild level or above, as indicated by scoring 5-14 on PHQ-9
  • can give informed consent to participate

Exclusion

  • known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia
  • current abuse of drugs or alcohol
  • difficulty in communication
  • imminent suicidal risk
  • timing or training is unsuitable for the participant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 23 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 16 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

207 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06528132

Start Date

July 23 2024

End Date

March 16 2026

Last Update

November 20 2024

Active Locations (13)

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1

Hong Kong Society for the Aged

Eastern District, Hong Kong

2

HKSKH Lok Man Alice Kwok Integrated Service Centre

Kowloon City, Hong Kong

3

SKH Holy Carpenter Church

Kowloon City, Hong Kong

4

The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong

Kwun Tong, Hong Kong