A Pilot Study of Delivering 'Engage' Psychotherapy Via Telemedicine Through the Tablet-based 'Prism' System to Homebound Older Adults With Depression

Status: Completed
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The primary aim in this pilot project is to test the feasibility, acceptability and impact (decreased depressive symptoms) of a brief behavioral treatment for depression (Engage) combined with video social support (PRISM 2.0) among socially isolated/lonely case management clients who endorse depressive symptoms. Eligible participants will be offered the combination of Engage and Prism 2.0, called Engage-Prism. The investigators hypothesize that the intervention (Engage Therapy With Video Support) will be accepted by participants, improve depressive symptom, and be feasible to complete.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age at least 60 years

• English speaking

• Currently enrolled in case management at in 2 included agencies

• Major depression on the SCID

• 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) ≥ 19

Locations
United States
New York
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-05-12
Completion Date: 2022-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 8
Treatments
Other: Engage Prism 2.0
Engage Prism is a 9-week program that integrates Engage- a form of behavioral talk therapy treating depression, and guided use of Prism technology- a software that aims to improve social support and interaction of older adults.
Authors
Natalie Benda, Jo Anne Sirey
Sponsors
Leads: Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborators: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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