Assessing Improvements in Mood and Sleep Trial
Eligible age
55+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
3 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This is a multi-site randomized control trial involving people age 55+ years who have current depression symptoms plus another suicide risk indicator (either current suicidal ideation or a past history of attempt). Our goal is evaluate which of two different approaches works best to improve things like trouble sleeping, bad moods, and any suicidality. Participants will complete diagnostic interviews, self-report scales, and wear an actigraphy device for the 8 weeks starting at the baseline visit.
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age 55 Years and older
- ✓ Patient Health Questionnaire -9 score of 10 or higher
- ✓ Past month Scale for Suicide Ideation score of 3 or higher OR any history of suicide attempt
- ✓ PROMIS Sleep Disturbance or impairment scale t-scores of 55 or higher
- ✓ Pharmacotherapy for depression meeting minimum adequate dose level as defined by FDA approval documents for at least 4 weeks.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Active suicide planning with intent or clinical judgement that suicide risk is too high for outpatient treatment OR being currently treated at an inpatient unit.
- ✕ Bipolar disorder
- ✕ Psychotic disorder
- ✕ Borderline personality disorder.
- ✕ Active Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (e.g., CBT-I), current or upcoming esketamine (ketamine) treatment, or active phase of ECT/TMS treatment course.
- ✕ Illness with life expectancy of less than 1 year or plans to leave the study area
- ✕ Incapacity to consent/dementia diagnosis
- ✕ Active substance use disorder of at least moderate severity
Where it's recruiting
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06639477 · last updated 2026-05-19