Actively Recruiting
Integrated Care for Older Adults With Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity - The I-CONNECT
Led by KU Leuven · Updated on 2025-12-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
108 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
K
KU Leuven
Lead Sponsor
U
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if I-CONNECT (Integrated Care for Older Adults with Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity) can improve the health and well-being of older adults with depression or bipolar disorder and at least two chronic physical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. It will also study if the care model improves how people experience their care, lowers treatment burden, and how well the program is delivered. Researchers will compare two groups: I-CONNECT group: participants receive care coordination, a personalized care plan, medication review, shared decision-making support, and regular follow-up from a care coordinator working with their GP, psychiatrist, pharmacist, and specialists. Usual care group: participants continue with their normal healthcare from their GP and psychiatrist. Participants will: Receive either I-CONNECT or usual care, depending on their group Complete questionnaires about their mood, quality of life, and care experience Have their healthcare use (emergency visits and hospitalizations) tracked during the study
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Integrated Care for Older Adults With Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity - The I-CONNECT
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 65 years or older
- Clinical diagnosis of a mood disorder (depression or bipolar disorder)
- Currently receiving care from a psychiatrist
- At least two chronic physical health conditions
- Living independently at home in the Leuven region
- Ongoing care from both a general practitioner and a psychiatrist
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., advanced dementia) that prevents participation in assessments or shared decision-making
- Inability to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
KU/UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium, 3000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Louise de Almeida Ferreira Fonseca
CONTACT
D
Denise Veltman
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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