CompletedNot Applicable

Collaborative Stepped Care and Peer Support Programme for Older People At-Risk of or With Depression

Hong Kong3,702 participantsStarted 2017-10-01

Plain-language summary

To develop a viable and sustainable best practice model to promote elderly mental wellness and prevent elderly depression for Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated a pilot holistic support project entitled "JC JoyAge: Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness". Commenced in October 2016, this 3-year project will deliver six programmes: (1) social services staff training; (2) peer supporters certificate training; (3) outreach and engagement activities for at-risk older adults; (4) standardized prevention and early intervention service; (5) community education programmes; and (6) public awareness and public education activities in four pilot districts in Hong Kong, namely Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Chung, and Tseung Kwan O. The project aims specifically to: 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative stepped care and peer support programme in engaging older people at-risk of or with depression; 2. Evaluate the efficacy of the programme in reducing symptoms/risks and promoting wellbeing in older people at-risk of or with depression; 3. Investigate the impact of the programme on care resources utilization in these older adults.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * residing in Kwun Tong, Kwai Chung, Tseung Kwan O, or Sham Shui Po; and * have one or more known risk factor(s) for developing depression; and/or * have depressive symptoms of mild level or above; and * able to give informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia; and * imminent suicidal risk; and * difficulty in communication

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change from baseline depression at 12 months

Timeframe: Baseline and 12-month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03593889

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-31

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