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Behavioral Activation for Independence in Older Veterans

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllVA Office of Research and Development
NCT05493241 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

As Veterans age, chronic health conditions increase their risk of functional limitations, or difficulty completing day-to-day activities independently. Older adults with functional limitations are more likely to be hospitalized or admitted to long-term care facilities. Maintaining independence at home and in the community is a high priority for many older Veterans. The goal of this study is to support the physical, cognitive, and social functioning of older Veterans by developing a program based on behavioral activation, an evidence-based brief psychosocial intervention that helps individuals increase their engagement in activities aligned with their values (i.e. what matters most to them). The study consists of 3 aims. Aim 1 involves adapting an existing behavioral activation program for older Veterans at risk for functional decline to be delivered by video telehealth and seeking feedba

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving VA primary care * Community-dwelling (living outside nursing homes) * At risk for functional decline (VES-13 score 3 or higher in Aim 2; VA frailty index higher than 0.2 in Aim 3) Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Currently receiving physical therapy, occupational therapy, or psychotherapy * Advanced cognitive impairment (MIS-T 3 or lower) * Uncorrectable hearing or visual impairment that would preclude participation * Unstable physical or mental health condition: * ongoing evaluation of new cardiac or respiratory symptoms * receiving hospice or palliative care services * anticipated surgery in the next 3 months * severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 14 or higher) * active suicidal ideation * likely substance use disorder (positive TICS) * schizophrenia * psychosis in the past 6 months * (Aim 2 and 3) Currently receiving physical therapy, occupational therapy, or psychotherapy * (Aim 3 only) No access to video-capable device (tablet, smartphone, computer) for VVC visits
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What it tests

  • Behavioral Activation for Independence in Older Veterans (ACTIVaTE)
  • Usual care
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Where

1 site
VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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