New program aims to lift mood in nursing homes
NCT ID NCT07655232
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program called InSTILL for nursing home residents who feel depressed or stressed. Twenty residents will join six sessions to learn skills to manage emotions and life changes. The main goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by participants, not yet to prove it works.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (InSTILL program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical way to reduce depression in nursing home residents.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (20 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not work or be too difficult for some residents.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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