The Impact of Social Phone Calls With Isolated Older Adults Receiving Protective Services for Abu… (NCT05026762) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Social Phone Calls With Isolated Older Adults Receiving Protective Services for Abuse, Neglect and/or Exploitation
United States13 participantsStarted 2021-06-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to see the the impact of social visits, through weekly phones calls, on quality of life outcomes of depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation and self-rated health for older adults visited by Adult Protective Services (APS) for abuse, neglect and/or exploitation (ANE) and to also to determine the benefit of these conversations on the medical student's perspective of aging and ANE.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* recently visited by Texas Adult Protective Services for Abuse, Neglect and/or Exploitation
* living in Harris County or a surrounding county serviced by APS District 6
* substantiated elder mistreatment (i.e. psychological abuse, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, neglect, physical abuse) and/or self neglect
* provide a signed or verbal release agreeing to be contacted by the volunteers
* able to provide verbal consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* significant cognitive impairment or incapacity as determined by their inability to complete the consent steps
* Non-English-speaking
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Social isolation as assessed by the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) Social Isolation Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 week follow up
2
Change in Anxiety as assessed by the Geriatric Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 week follow up
3
Change in Depression as assessed by the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 week follow up
4
Change in Loneliness as assessed by the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA ) Loneliness Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 week follow up
5
Change in perceived general health as assessed by the Self-Rated Health Question
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 week follow up
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05026762
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston