Study for depression and mild memory thinking problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a program aimed at helping older adults with depression who also have mild thinking and memory difficulties. You may be asked to complete study sessions and tracking, with support for depression symptoms and thinking function.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You can read, write, and speak English
- You live in Las Vegas or nearby and can travel to UNLV for regular visits (with caregiver help if needed)
- Your depression symptoms are in the significant range on a short depression questionnaire (GDS-SF score over 5)
- You have mild cognitive (thinking) issues based on a brief memory/thinking test (MoCA score between 19 and 24)
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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