Support for Depression and Fall Prevention in Homebound Seniors
Integrated Tele-Behavioral Activation and Fall Prevention for Low-income Homebound Older Adults with Depression
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · NIH-11061383
This project offers a new way to help low-income homebound seniors manage depression and prevent falls using support from trained coaches over the phone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (AUSTIN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11061383 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many homebound older adults face challenges with depression and the risk of falls, and it can be hard to get the right support. This project is exploring a new way to deliver care using trained coaches who connect with seniors over the phone. We are comparing whether combining support for depression and fall prevention works better than offering each service alone, or providing general attention. The goal is to make these important services more available and affordable for those who need them most.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are low-income, racially diverse homebound seniors who receive home-delivered meals and experience depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not homebound, do not have depression, or are not part of a home-delivered meal program may not directly benefit from this specific approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide more accessible and affordable ways for homebound seniors to improve their mental health and reduce their risk of falls.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical trials and pilot studies have shown that lay counselors can be effective in delivering similar types of support.
Where this research is happening
AUSTIN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN — AUSTIN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHOI, NAMKEE G — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
- Study coordinator: CHOI, NAMKEE G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.