Tele-therapy for depression and fall risk in homebound seniors
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a combined phone/online counseling program to help treat depression and reduce fall risk in homebound older adults. It may help you feel better emotionally and become safer at home.
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Who can take part
- Be age 50 or older
- Speak English or Spanish
- Have moderate to severe depression based on a questionnaire score above a set level
- Have a higher fall risk based on a questionnaire score above a set level
- Not have started or changed antidepressant medicine in the last 4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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