Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent cOgnitive Deficits in Subjects With Depressive Symptoms: From … (NCT07462013) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent cOgnitive Deficits in Subjects With Depressive Symptoms: From mEchanisms to Clinical pRactice
Taiwan120 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
POWER project is a randomized, controlled, non-profit study with the primary objective of testing the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions-such as physical activity, cognitive training, and dietary supplementation-in reducing depressive symptoms and preventing or delaying cognitive impairments that frequently co-occur in individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 50-80 years old
* Major Depressive Disorder
* Absence or mild cognitive impairment
Exclusion Criteria:
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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 focuses on lifestyle interventions — things like exercise, diet, or sleep changes — rather than medication. Could a lifestyle-based approach actually help with both my depressive symptoms and the cognitive problems like memory, attention, and processing speed that sometimes come with depression?
2The trial is measuring executive functioning and processing speed as primary outcomes alongside depressive symptoms — does my current level of cognitive difficulty make me a good candidate to discuss this kind of study with you, or would treating my depression with standard medication first be a better starting point?
3Since this trial is listed as Phase NA, which typically means it's not testing a drug but rather a behavioral or lifestyle program, what do we know so far about the safety and effectiveness of this type of intervention for people in my situation?
4This study seems to involve multiple outcome measures over time, which might mean regular assessments and follow-up visits — how demanding would participation likely be on my schedule, and is that realistic given where I am right now with my depression?
5Are there standard treatments for major depressive disorder that I should consider trying before or alongside exploring this trial, especially given that the trial is still actively recruiting and results aren't yet known?
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
Depressive Symptoms
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24
2
Depressive Symptoms
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24
3
Depressive Symptoms
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24
4
Depressive Symptoms
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24
5
Executive Functioning
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 12, 24
6
Executive Functioning
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 12, 24
7
Executive Functioning
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 12, 24
8
General Cognitive Ability and Memory & Attention
Timeframe: Weeks 0, 4, 12, 24
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07462013
SponsorNational Science and Technology Council, Taiwan