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Behavioral Intervention

Veterans Social Program for Depression

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Jay Gorman, PsyD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Documented depressive disorder or score of > 2 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 4 month, 7 month
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Summary

This trial seeks to improve a social support program for veterans with depression, gathering data to help adapt materials, interview attendees, & improve the program.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older veterans who are experiencing depression, isolation, or loneliness. Participants must have a documented depressive disorder or score higher than 2 on the PHQ-2 and be able to give informed consent.
What is being tested?
The study is testing 'Veterans Socials,' which are weekly social groups aimed at improving social functioning, mental health symptoms, and building lasting support among veterans with depression.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves social activities rather than medical treatments, there may not be traditional side effects; however, participants might experience emotional discomfort or increased anxiety in social settings.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with depression or scored more than 2 on a depression screening.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 4 month, 7 month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 4 month, 7 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)- CHANGE IS BEING ASSESSED
Client Satisfaction Questionaire-8 (CSQ-8)- CHANGE IS BEING ASSESSED
Duke Social Support Index (DSSI)- CHANGE IS BEING ASSESSED
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Veterans SocialExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Peer-led weekly community-based social groups (16 weeks)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,647 Previous Clinical Trials
3,360,037 Total Patients Enrolled
78 Trials studying Depression
19,911 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Jay Gorman, PsyDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
~22 spots leftby Jan 2026
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