NCT07655232NARecruiting
Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Resident Depression in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Massachusetts General Hospital
Start Date
11/17/2025
Completion Date
12/31/2026
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a behavioral health program (Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life, InSTILL, for Individuals) for skilled nursing facility residents. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the program is program is feasible, satisfactory, and helpful. Participants will join 6 bi-weekly sessions of the InSTILL program. Participants will complete assessments at three timepoints (all) and a brief-exit interview.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Psychological distress, as indicated by a score Patient Health Questionnaire- 2 ≥ 2 OR Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ≥ 5
* 5+ chronic conditions based on Elixhauser Comorbidity Index
* Aged ≥ 18 years
* Able and willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intended length of SNF stay \< 7 days
* More than mild cognitive impairment, as indicted by Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) \<13
* Participant's roommate is already enrolled in study/intervention
* High risk of suicide/active documented SI per the PHQ-9, item 9 or otherwise
* Participation in newly initiated psychotherapy
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life (InSTILL) for Individuals
Conditions
Nursing Home ResidentSkilled Nursing FacilityDepressionFeasibility Studies
Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
United States