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Social Worker-led Mindfulness-based Intervention for Older People
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2024-11-20
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Participants Needed
13
Research Sites
85 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
The University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 beneficial in managing depressive symptoms and improving mindful non-reactivity among older adults. However, the possibility for social workers to lead a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) independently to improve its scalability and service accessibility remains unclear. The project aims to: 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of social worker-led MBI in improving depression in older adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms as compared to care as usual; 2. Examine the effectiveness of incorporating peer supporters in social worker-led MBI compared to those without peer supporters; 3. To identify potential mechanisms of change in MBI for depressive symptoms.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Social Worker-led Mindfulness-based Intervention for Older People
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 60 years or older
- Have depressive symptoms of mild level or above, indicated by scoring 5-14 on PHQ-9
- Can give informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 13 locations
1
Hong Kong Society for the Aged
Eastern District, Hong Kong
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2
HKSKH Lok Man Alice Kwok Integrated Service Centre
Kowloon City, Hong Kong
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3
SKH Holy Carpenter Church
Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
4
The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong
Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
5
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Not Yet Recruiting
6
Wellness Zone - Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Not Yet Recruiting
7
HKSKH Western District Elderly Community Centre
Sai Wan, Hong Kong
Not Yet Recruiting
8
TWGHs Lok Hong Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness
Sai Wan, Hong Kong
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9
Wilson T.S. Ｗang District Elderly Community Centre
Shatin, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
10
Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association
Southern District, Hong Kong
Not Yet Recruiting
11
The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
Tai Po, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
12
The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council
Tuenmen, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
13
SKH Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre
Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
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Dara KY Leung, PhD
CONTACT
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Zuna LY Ng
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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