Identifying depression signs in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at different ways to find depression in people 60 and older who live in the community. It may help improve how we spot and treat depression in seniors.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You have lived in your community for more than 6 months.
- You can read, write, and understand basic information, and can communicate easily with researchers.
- You can fill out questionnaires on your own or make your own choices about the answers.
- You do not have dementia or a serious physical illness like advanced cancer or heart disease.
- You are not currently taking medicine for depression.
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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