Plain-English translation of NCT07228520 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.
SPARK is a home-based program where a nurse visits you at home to help you better manage chronic pain and depression. The program focuses on teaching you practical strategies to cope with pain and improve your mood, while also connecting you with community resources and support. If you're assigned to the intervention group, you'll receive eight weekly one-on-one visits with a nurse over 12 weeks.
Chronic pain and depression often occur together in older adults and can make it very hard to do the things you want to do in daily life. This trial is testing whether bringing personalized support directly into your home—through nurse visits focused on pain and mood management—can help reduce how much pain interferes with your life.
You likely qualify if…
You likely don't qualify if…
If you're in the intervention group, a nurse will visit you at your home once a week for 8 weeks. During these visits, the nurse will work with you one-on-one to help you set goals, learn ways to manage pain and depression, and connect you with local resources. If you're in the comparison group, your progress will be tracked but you won't receive the visits right away—you'll be offered the program after the first group finishes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
June 2026
Primary completion
November 2028
Age range
50 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Janiece Taylor, PhD
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.