Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Worker… (NCT07010133) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Workers (Aim 3)
United States60 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This small randomized controlled trial will evaluate a workplace-based depression intervention that is tailored to the specific social and behavioral needs of low-wage hospital service workers. The intervention involves assessment of depression-related work impairment, work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, work coaching, social needs screening and referral, and text message support for mood and physical activity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* part-time or full-time employment (at least 20 hours per week);
* ≥18 years old;
* employed in low-wage-earning jobs in the Environmental Services or Food \& Nutrition Services Departments;
* presence of depression symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item version; individuals who score ≥5 (indicating mild depression symptoms or higher) will be eligible;
* presence of impairment in work functioning, as measured by the Work Limitations Questionnaire; individuals who score ≥5% (indicating mild work productivity loss) will be eligible;
* possession of a cell phone with ability to receive text-messages;
* Fluent in either English or Spanish.
Exclusion Criteria:
* plan to leave Scripps employment in \<6 months;
* severe mental illness or substance use condition (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active alcohol use disorder)
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.
1This trial targets hospital service workers specifically — would I even qualify to participate given my job and workplace, and is it worth waiting for enrollment to open?
2Since this study is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' how long might it realistically be before I could actually join, and what should I be doing to manage my depression and physical inactivity in the meantime?
3The trial is measuring 'feasibility' as a primary outcome, which suggests it's an early-stage study — does that mean there's less certainty about whether it will actually help my depression compared to treatments that already have more evidence behind them?
4This intervention combines depression support and a physical activity component — given my current health and fitness level, is it safe for me to take on increased physical activity, and would my doctor feel comfortable with that as part of my treatment?
5Are there existing, proven treatments for depression I should consider starting now rather than waiting for a trial that isn't even recruiting yet, and could I still be eligible for this study later if I begin standard treatment first?
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
Intervention feasibility
Timeframe: From enrollment to end of treatment (approximately 4 months after enrollment).
2
Depression symptoms
Timeframe: From baseline through end of treatment (approximately 4 months after enrollment).