A program to help reduce anxiety and depression in long-term care workers
Reducing the Psychosocial Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Workers of Assisted Living Facilities
NA · Fundació Sant Joan de Déu · NCT05526235
This study is testing a new program to see if it can help long-term care workers who are feeling anxious or depressed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fundació Sant Joan de Déu (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona) |
| Trial ID | NCT05526235 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial evaluates a stepped-care program combining Doing What Matters (DWM) and Problem Management Plus (PM+) to alleviate psychological distress among long-term care workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will receive Psychological First Aid (PFA) and standard care, with the treatment group additionally receiving the stepped-care intervention. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in improving mental health outcomes, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Assessments will be conducted online at baseline and two weeks after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are long-term care workers aged 18 and older experiencing elevated psychological distress.
Not a fit: Patients with severe mental disorders, acute medical conditions, or those currently receiving specialized psychological treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental health and wellbeing of long-term care workers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar low-intensity psychological interventions, indicating potential for effectiveness in this population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older; * Having elevated levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) \>15.9). * Written/digital informed consent before entering the study. * Being a worker in a long-term care facility or a home care worker in the community of Catalonia. Exclusion Criteria: * Having acute medical conditions (requiring hospitalization) * Imminent suicide risk, or expressed acute needs, or protection risks that require immediate follow-up * Having a severe mental disorder (e.g., psychotic disorders, substance-dependence) * Having severe cognitive impairment (e.g., severe intellectual disability or dementia) * Currently specialized psychological treatment (e.g., Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Cognitive behavioral therapy) * In case of current psychotropic medication use, being on an unstable dose for at least 2 months.
Where this trial is running
Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona
- Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu — Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Josep Maria Haro, MD,PhD — Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
- Study coordinator: Mireia Felez-Nobrega, PhD
- Email: mireia.felez@sjd.es
- Phone: 936406350
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Psychological Distress