Improving Adult Protective Services Client Outcomes: A Stepped-Care Social and Mental Health Engagement Program (NCT06257095)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week social engagement program aimed at reducing depression and increasing social engagement among seniors who are transitioning out of Adult Protective Services (APS) for either elder abuse or self-neglect.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas
Age range: 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Stepped-care social and mental health engagement (BEHAVIORAL)
- APS Usual care (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (713) 873-4685
Email: Jason.Burnett@uth.tmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.