iPath for CP Pilot (NCT07631247) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
iPath for CP Pilot
15 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
Depression is a significant problem in care partners of people living with dementia; despite the expansion of options for accessing evidence-based treatments, most care partners of people living with dementia are not screened for depression and do not receive treatment. The objective of this project is to identify a screening method for depression that is feasible and acceptable to care partners and to adapt an innovative pathway to online evidence-based treatment for depression (iPath\*D) as a means of increasing mental health literacy, screening rates and treatment access for care partners of people living with dementia. The results are expected to have a major positive impact by providing proof-of-principle for the use of an online pathway to evidence based treatment with the potential for reaching an unprecedented number of care partners who have unmet mental health needs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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
. Adults (≥18 years)
. Care partners of persons with dementia who score ≥5 on the PHQ-8 AND PHQ-9 screen
. Can communicate in English
. Have access to an Android based or Apple iOS based phone or tablet capable of running the iPath application.
Exclusion criteria
. PHQ-8 score \<5
. Answering positively for question 9 of the PHQ-9 who also screen positive for suicidal ideation with method, intent, plan or a recent prior suicide/self-harm attempt, as determined by a positive endorsement of items 3, 4, 5 or 6b ("Past 3 Months") on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and determined by Dr. Mistler, Psychiatrist at DH, not to be eligible.
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 is testing whether an intervention called iPath for CP is usable, acceptable, and feasible for people with major depressive disorder — it's not yet recruiting, so how close is it to opening, and would it be worth waiting for or should we focus on available treatments now?
2Since this study isn't measuring symptom improvement as a primary outcome but instead is looking at things like usability and treatment access, does that mean it's more about evaluating the program itself than directly treating my depression, and how might that affect what I'd actually get out of participating?
3The trial is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's a pilot or feasibility study rather than a late-stage clinical trial — can you help me understand what that means for how much is already known about whether this approach is safe and helpful for someone in my situation?
4One of the things this trial measures is 'mental health literacy' — can you explain what kind of intervention iPath for CP actually involves, and whether it's something that could work alongside my current or planned depression treatment rather than replacing it?
5Since the study isn't recruiting yet, is there anything similar already available — like an existing digital tool or community program for depression — that my care team could recommend while we see whether this trial opens up?
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
Usability of Intervention
Timeframe: Assessed after initial use of iPath app at T1 (2 weeks)