Improving Mood and Sleep for Older Adults

Assessing Improvements in Mood and Sleep Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depression Suicidality Sleep
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
55 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
420 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults aged 55 and up with depression symptoms and a history of suicidal thoughts or attempts. Participants will undergo interviews, answer questionnaires, and wear a device to monitor sleep for 8 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 55 years or older
  • I have a Patient Health Questionnaire score of 10 or higher
  • I have a recent suicidal ideation score of 3 or higher or a history of suicide attempt
  • I have a sleep disturbance score of 55 or higher
  • I have been taking depression medication at an adequate dose for at least 4 weeks

You may not be able to join if

  • I have active plans to commit suicide
  • I have bipolar disorder
  • I have a psychotic disorder
  • I have borderline personality disorder
  • I am receiving active Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy or esketamine treatment
  • I have a serious illness that affects my life expectancy
  • I cannot provide consent or have dementia
  • I have a severe substance use disorder

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 is a multi-site randomized control trial involving people age 55+ years who have current depression symptoms plus another suicide risk indicator (either current suicidal ideation or a past history of attempt). Our goal is evaluate which of two different approaches works best to improve things like trouble sleeping, bad moods, and any suicidality. Participants will complete diagnostic intervi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 55 Years and older * Patient Health Questionnaire -9 score of 10 or higher * Past month Scale for Suicide Ideation score of 3 or higher OR any history of suicide attempt * PROMIS Sleep Disturbance or impairment scale t-scores of 55 or higher * Pharmacotherapy for depressio…
Contacts

Sara Sellars, M.A

412-246-5963

alberts3@upmc.edu

CONTACT

Stephen Smagula, Ph.D

412-246-6674

smagulasf@upmc.edu

CONTACT