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Can a friendly video chat lift depression in older adults?

NCT ID NCT06358404

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

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether trained older adult peer coaches can help people aged 60+ who have both depressive symptoms and subjective cognitive decline (memory concerns). Participants take part in 8 weekly video chats focused on emotional and practical support. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible, acceptable, and delivered as intended.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PeersCOG (peer support intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to ease depression in older adults worried about their memory.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on video chats, which may not suit everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults aged 60+ * Endorse subjective cognitive decline * Endorse depressive symptoms * not currently experiencing suicidal ideation nor active, untreated manic, psychotic, or substance use disorder * fluent in English and able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Meets diagnostic criteria for mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's dementia * Meets diagnostic criteria for a current major depressive disorder * have a history of neurological and psychiatric comorbidities such as major depressive disorder in the past 12 months

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Conditions

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depressive disorder subjective cognitive decline

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression in old age Subjective cognitive decline

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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