PeersCOG for Geriatric Depression
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of an 8-week intervention where peer coaches will deliver depression care to adults 60 years of age or older who have depression and subjective cognitive decline.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 60 and older who feel their memory or thinking skills have gotten worse, are feeling depressed but not suicidal, and don't have untreated bipolar disorder, psychosis, or substance abuse. Participants must speak English and be able to agree to the study's terms.Inclusion Criteria
I feel like my memory or thinking skills have gotten worse.
I am not having thoughts of harming myself and do not have untreated mental health or substance use issues.
I speak English fluently and can give informed consent.
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Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Peer coaches deliver the PeersCOG intervention to participants using video chats and texts
8 weeks
Regular virtual meetings with peer coaches
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
3 months
Post-intervention interviews with stakeholders
Treatment Details
Interventions
- PeersCOG
Trial Overview The trial is testing an 8-week program called PeersCOG where trained peers help those with depression and memory concerns. It aims to see if people like the program, can stick with it, and if it's delivered as planned.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Peer coaches will deliver the PeersCOG intervention to participants.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Trials
3,066
Recruited
13,430,000+
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
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Recruited
8,053,000+
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