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Improving Adult Protective Services Client Outcomes: A Stepped-Care Social and Mental Health Engagement Program

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
65 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether an 8-week program to help older adults connect with others is practical and can reduce depression. It is for older adults leaving Adult Protective Services (APS) after elder abuse or self-neglect, which means not meeting their own basic needs. College students in health-related programs also take part by making weekly calls.

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week social engagement program aimed at reducing depression and increasing social engagement among seniors who are transitioning out of Adult Protective Services (APS) for either elder abuse or self-neglect.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Older adults: Have a case of elder abuse or self-neglect confirmed by APS.
  • Older adults: Can understand the study and agree to take part.
  • Older adults: Can speak English or Spanish.
  • Older adults: Can hear well enough to use the telephone.
  • Older adults: Are near the end of APS services, with their case being closed.
  • Students: Attend a college or university and study a health-related subject.
  • Students: Agree to make weekly calls for 8 weeks in a row.
  • Students: Complete the required 1-hour training and assessment.

Who can't join

  • Older adults: Need someone else to agree to the study for them.
  • Older adults: Have suspected or confirmed problems making decisions.
  • Older adults: Have an uncontrolled mental health condition, such as schizophrenia, paranoia (extreme distrust), delusions (false beliefs), or delirium (sudden confusion).
  • Students: Are taking part only to meet a school requirement.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Older Adults * an APS validated EM/SN case * able to provide informed consent * able to speaks English or Spanish * able to hear sufficiently using the telephone * transitioning out of APS intervention (i.e. in the case closure phase of the APS service). Student * college or university student * enrolled in a health-related program * commit to making 8-weekly consecutive calls * complete the required 1-hour training and assessment. Exclusion Criteria: Older Adults * Individuals needing a proxy to consent * suspected or confirmed decision-making capacity impairments or uncontrolled psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, paranoia, delusion, or delirium Student -only engaging in the program to fulfill some educational requirement

Study sites (1)

TX