Phone Check-Ins could ease Seniors' depression and pain
NCT ID NCT02463266
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at a telephone-based program called SUSTAIN that helps older adults (65+) manage depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Participants receive brief phone assessments and care management over 12 weeks. Researchers want to see what factors influence treatment success and whether improvements last for 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
telephone-based monitoring and care management program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a scalable, low-cost way to improve mental health and quality of life for older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational evaluation of an existing program, not a controlled trial. Results may show limited or no lasting benefit, and individual outcomes may vary.
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Department of Psychiatry (Center for Psychotherapy Research), University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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