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Behavioral Activation for Social Connectedness
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Led By Renée L Pepin, PhD
Research Sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
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Study Summary
This trial looks at how to help older adults feel more connected and supported through a program run by Area Agency on Aging Staff.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults over 60 who are part of a home-delivered meals program and feel disconnected socially. It's not for those with significant depression, suicide risk, cognitive issues, severe hearing or vision problems that prevent using tele-conferencing tools, non-English speakers, people unable to consent, minors, pregnant women or prisoners.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a Brief Behavioral Activation technique aimed at improving social connections among seniors. The effectiveness will be measured by staff from the Area Agency on Aging who work with these individuals.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a behavioral intervention focusing on social activities rather than medication or medical procedures, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Social Connectedness A, Baseline
Social Connectedness A, Change from Baseline to Post Intervention
Social Connectedness A, Change from Post Intervention to Follow Up
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Intervention Reach
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Brief Behavioral Activation for Improving Social ConnectednessExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Active, 6 session Brief Behavioral Activation for Improving Social Connectedness
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLead Sponsor
524 Previous Clinical Trials
2,543,281 Total Patients Enrolled
Renée L Pepin, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Brief Behavioral Activation for Improving Social Connectedness
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are recruitment efforts underway for this clinical investigation?
"Records on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this particular trial, which went live on November 1st 2023, has ceased recruiting patients. Fortunately, 3 alternative studies are actively looking for participants at this time."
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