Plain-English translation of NCT06864715 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a counseling program delivered by phone (called behavioral activation) can help prevent depression in older adults who have recently had a stroke and are on a lower income. Depression is common after stroke, and this study wants to see if early counseling can stop it from developing. The program uses trained counselors—not just doctors—to help you build positive activities back into your life.
Many stroke survivors develop depression, which can slow their recovery and make life harder. This trial exists to find an affordable, accessible way to prevent depression from starting in the first place, especially for people with limited resources.
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You would be assigned to receive phone-based counseling sessions with a trained lay counselor, or to receive standard care (the comparison group). The counselor would help you identify and gradually return to activities you enjoy and that matter to you—a technique called behavioral activation. Participation would last several months, with regular check-ins by phone to monitor your mood and progress.
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