Assessing Improvements in Mood and Sleep Trial (NCT06639477) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessing Improvements in Mood and Sleep Trial
United States420 participantsStarted 2025-05-20
Plain-language summary
This is a multi-site randomized control trial involving people age 55+ years who have current depression symptoms plus another suicide risk indicator (either current suicidal ideation or a past history of attempt). Our goal is evaluate which of two different approaches works best to improve things like trouble sleeping, bad moods, and any suicidality.
Participants will complete diagnostic interviews, self-report scales, and wear an actigraphy device for the 8 weeks starting at the baseline visit.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 55 Years and older
* Patient Health Questionnaire -9 score of 10 or higher
* Past month Scale for Suicide Ideation score of 3 or higher OR any history of suicide attempt
* PROMIS Sleep Disturbance or impairment scale t-scores of 55 or higher
* Pharmacotherapy for depression meeting minimum adequate dose level as defined by FDA approval documents for at least 4 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active suicide planning with intent or clinical judgement that suicide risk is too high for outpatient treatment OR being currently treated at an inpatient unit.
* Bipolar disorder
* Psychotic disorder
* Borderline personality disorder.
* Active Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (e.g., CBT-I), current or upcoming esketamine (ketamine) treatment, or active phase of ECT/TMS treatment course.
* Illness with life expectancy of less than 1 year or plans to leave the study area
* Incapacity to consent/dementia diagnosis
* Active substance use disorder of at least moderate severity
* Active night-shift work
* Any physical, mental, or neurological condition that would make participation in the study, including either treatment arm, unsafe or infeasible.
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?
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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.