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Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Resident Depression in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Building Resilience in Skilled Nursing Care: Open Pilot for a Behavioral Health Intervention
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Psychological distress, as indicated by a score Patient Health Questionnaire- 2 ≥ 2 OR Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ≥ 5 * 5+ chronic conditions based on Elixhauser Comorbidity Index * Aged ≥ 18 years * Able and willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Intended length of SNF stay \< 7 days * More than mild cognitive impairment, as indicted by Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) \<13 * Participant's roommate is already enrolled in study/intervention * High risk of suicide/active documented SI per the PHQ-9, item 9 or otherwise * Participation in newly initiated psychotherapy
About the study
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a behavioral health program (Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life, InSTILL, for Individuals) for skilled nursing facility residents. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the program is program is feasible, satisfactory, and helpful. Participants will join 6 bi-weekly sessions of the InSTILL program. Participants will complete assessments at three timepoints (all) and a brief-exit interview.
What is being tested
- Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life (InSTILL) for Individuals (behavioral)
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital · Participants: 20 · Started: Nov 17, 2025
Contact the study team
- BRISK Study Coordinator · Phone: 617-643-9406
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07655232
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.