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New online program aims to lift depression in seniors with walking problems

NCT ID NCT06721559

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an online self-help program called Empower@Home for older adults with depression who have trouble walking. The program includes 9 online sessions, a workbook, and phone coaching from a trained staff member. Researchers will compare it to usual care in 64 participants to see if it improves mood and social engagement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Empower@Home online cognitive-behavioral therapy program with telephone coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, home-based way to reduce depression and improve social activity in older adults with walking difficulties.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires internet access and phone coaching, which may not suit all older adults.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 64 people

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

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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

50 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: * (1) be receiving or eligible to receive services at the recruitment sites * (2) read and speak English * (3) be at least 50 years old * (4) have at least mild depressive symptoms at screening (≥ 5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 \[PHQ-9\]). * (5) Participants who are NOT currently receiving outside therapy must agree NOT to start outside therapy during study participation. Participants who are currently receiving outside therapy must agree NOT to increase their outside therapy frequency during study participation. * (6) have mobility limitations based on self-reported limitations in 10 mobility related questions (e.g., difficulty climbing stairs or walking) Exclusion Criteria: * (1) probable dementia based on the Blessed Orientation and Memory Scale. * (2) moderate or high risk of suicide based on the 6-item Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale * (3) a terminal illness with less than six months to live or unstable physical health conditions based on self-report * (4) a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder based on self-report and medical chart review * (5) severe vision impairment based on self-report (i.e., legally blind) * (6) current substance use disorders or receiving substance use treatment. * (7) currently receiving outside therapy more frequently than once a month or have started a new therapy treatment less than 3 months ago

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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