New program aims to boost resilience in nursing homes

NCT ID NCT07655232

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a behavioral program called InSTILL for nursing home residents who feel stressed or depressed. Twenty participants will attend six sessions to learn life management and emotion regulation skills. The main goal is to see if the program is practical and well-liked, not yet to prove it works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention (InSTILL program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, non-drug way to reduce depression and improve coping skills for nursing home residents.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (20 people) testing only feasibility and satisfaction, not effectiveness. The program may not work or may not be practical in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION FEASIBILITY STUDIES NURSING HOME RESIDENT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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