Empower@Home Program for Depression in Older Adults
Empower@Home: Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 256 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults who have depressive symptoms. Participants will either use an online therapy program or receive regular care to see which is more effective.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 50 years old
- I can read and speak English
- I have at least moderate depressive symptoms
- I agree not to start outside therapy during the study
- I am receiving services at the recruitment sites
You may not be able to join if
- I have probable dementia
- I am at moderate or high risk of suicide
- I have a terminal illness
- I have a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder
- I have severe vision impairment
- I have current substance use disorders
- I am receiving outside therapy more frequently than once a month
- I started a new therapy less than 3 months ago
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study is a randomized Type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Empower@Home, an internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program supported by aging service providers, in comparison to enhanced usual care for homebound older adults with depressive symptoms. A total of 256 participants will be randomly assigned to either the treatmen…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* (1) be receiving or eligible to receive services at the recruitment sites
* (2) read and speak English
* (3) be at least 50 years old
* (4) have at least moderate depressive symptoms at screening (≥ 8 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 \[PHQ-9\]).
* (5) Participants who are…
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