Plain-English translation of NCT04621877 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Depression research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a depression treatment called Behavioral Activation, delivered in two different ways: by trained senior volunteers or by professional mental health clinicians. The goal is to see if a simplified, volunteer-delivered version called "Do More, Feel Better" works just as well as the traditional professional version at helping older adults increase their activity and reduce depression symptoms.
Many older adults with depression don't get the help they need because professional therapy can be hard to access or afford. This trial is exploring whether trained volunteers from senior centers can deliver this treatment effectively, making mental health care more available and sustainable for seniors.
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If you qualify, you will be assigned to receive Behavioral Activation therapy from either a trained volunteer or a professional clinician, delivered at your senior center. Over the course of the study, you will attend regular sessions focused on increasing your daily activities and social engagement, take part in assessment visits to measure your progress, and help researchers understand how well the treatment is working for you.
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