Community Intervention to Improve Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults (VIDACTIVA) (NCT06065020) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Community Intervention to Improve Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults (VIDACTIVA)
Peru64 participantsStarted 2023-10-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot trial is to test how feasible is to conduct a large clinical trial that evaluate both implementation and effectiveness outcomes of a community-based interventions for older adults with depression in low-resource urban settings from Lima, Peru.
The main questions:
Is the way we are planning the study, including those who are taking part and what they will do, good for a large study?
Is the interventional package we are developing good the way it is, and can it be done the way we planned it?
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Having depressive symptoms (score equal to or greater than 6 on the Patient Health Questionnaire - PHQ 9).
* Capacity to give consent.
* Current residence in Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder
* History of substance abuse
* History of dissociative disorder, psychosis or dementia, or moderate memory and/or cognition problems.
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.