New care model aims to help seniors with depression and chronic illnesses
NCT ID NCT07211750
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a coordinated care program called I-CONNECT can improve the health and well-being of older adults (65+) who have depression or bipolar disorder and at least two chronic physical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Participants receive personalized care coordination, medication review, and regular follow-up from a team including their GP and psychiatrist. Researchers will compare their outcomes to those receiving usual care, focusing on quality of life and healthcare use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- integrated care intervention (care coordination, personalized care plan, medication review, shared decision-making, regular follow-up)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that a coordinated care model improves quality of life and reduces hospital visits for older adults with depression and multiple health problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 82 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is complex and may be hard to deliver consistently.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KU/UZ Leuven
RECRUITINGLeuven, 3000, Belgium
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