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Behavioral Activation for the PreVention of Post-strokE Depression in LoW-incomE Older Stroke Survivors

Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

About this study

The overall objective of the project is to determine the effectiveness of tele-delivered behavioral activation (BA) by trained lay counselors (Tele-BA-S) to prevent Post-stroke depression (PSD) in low-income, older stroke survivors with subthreshold depression (SD).

Where this study is enrolling

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas

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Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

  • ✓Enrollment within 3-months +2 weeks of a first-time ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
  • ✓24-item HDRS score \< 15 indicating subthreshold depression defined as the absence of depressive symptoms or presence of mild symptoms of depression
  • ✓Single person income less than or equal to $45,000
  • ✓Residing in a community residence
  • ✓Ability to speak and read in English or Spanish
  • ✓Mini-MoCA score \> or equal to 11

Exclusion criteria

  • ✕Stroke event unrelated to vascular risk factors (e.g., drug use) or transient ischemic attack
  • ✕24-item HDRS score \> or equal to 15 indicating moderate to severe depression
  • ✕Actively participating in psychotherapy
  • ✕high suicide risk or severe psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder and active psychosis) and/or actively taking antipsychotics
  • ✕Diagnosed dementia and/or currently taking cognitive enhancers, amyloid-targeting medications, or orexin receptor antagonists
  • ✕Patient Health Questionnaire 9 score \> or equal to 10 and/or answers positive to Q9
  • ✕Diagnosed aphasia and/or severe cognitive impairments
  • ✕high-risk alcohol or drug misuse
  • ✕receiving medications for mood disorders and a change in dose or type within the last 4 weeks

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.