Depression treatment study for older adults in APS
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a proven depression treatment can help older adults who are involved with Adult Protective Services due to neglect or self-neglect. If you are feeling depressed and have an open APS case, you may qualify.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have an open case with Adult Protective Services in Region VI.
- You must have a PHQ-9 score of 9 or more, meaning at least moderate depression.
- You cannot have bipolar disorder, psychosis, or moderate to severe dementia.
- You must be able to give your own consent to participate.
- You cannot have thoughts of suicide (scoring high on the last question of the PHQ-9).
- You cannot have current alcohol or drug problems (based on the CAGE questionnaire score of 3 or more).
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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