Leveraging Adult Protective Service Interaction to Offer Evidence-Based Treatment for Depression in Elder Neglect/Self Neglect

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depression in Old Age
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based treatment for depression delivered over an ipad, computer, or smartphone can help Adult Protective Services (APS) clients with their activities of daily living to evaluate whether reductions on measures of depression and apathy (a) mediate reduced Elder Neglect/Self Neglect (EN/SN) behaviors; and (b) whethe…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * APS Case in APS Region VI- Must have open case * PHQ 9 score- Must have score of nine (9) or more Exclusion Criteria: * Previous mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and moderate to severe dementia * Assessment of Consent Proxy- Those who need as…
Contacts

Leila Wood, PhD, MSSW

(713) 486-2700

Leila.G.Wood@uth.tmc.edu

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Jason Burnett

(713) 873-4685

Jason.Burnett@uth.tmc.edu

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