Health education program to help depression in older adults and caregivers in Ho Chi Minh City

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective controlled study enrolls 200 older adults (60+) with their primary caregivers in Ho Chi Minh City. Participants are assigned to an intervention group that attends five structured education sessions on recognition, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and caregiver support, or to a control group receiving routine community health care. The study measures changes in depression (GDS-30), knowledge and attitudes toward depression, quality of life, and caregiver burden. Outcomes will compare the intervention against standard care to determine if health communication can reduce depressive symptoms and improve overall well-being for both dyad members.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria for Older Adults

* Aged 60 years or older.
* Currently residing in Ho Chi Minh City, with continuous residence in the locality for at least 6 months.
* Willing and agreeing to participate in the study (informed consent provided).

Inclusion Criteria for Primary Caregivers

* Role: Serving as the primary person responsible for and/or providing the most support to the older adult in activities of daily living (ADLs) (e.g., eating, personal hygiene, mobility) and/or providing emotional support and healthcare management (e.g., medication adherence, accompanying to medical appointments).
* Duration: Having performed this caregiving role for at least 6 consecutive months (to ensure adequate observation time and caregiving burden experience).
* Frequency: Living in the same household with the older adult, or, if residing separately, having direct contact and providing care on most days of the week.
* Aged 18 years or older, with full legal capacity, and capable of hearing, understanding, and self-completing the survey questionnaire.
* Identified as the primary caregiver of an older adult who has already met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study.
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study after receiving a detailed explanation of the study objectives and signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF).
* Note: In cases where no family caregiver is identified during the survey phase, professional/paid caregivers (e.g., formal nurses or hired aides employed specifically for caregiving tasks without family ties to the older adult) will be considered.

Exclusion Criteria for Older Adults

* Temporary residents or individuals absent from the study area during the study period.
* Individuals with severe cognitive impairment or lack of mental capacity to complete the questionnaire.
* Individuals with acute medical conditions in severe/critical stages, those diagnosed with other psychiatric disorders, or those uncooperative during the study process.

Exclusion Criteria for Primary Caregivers

* Refusal to participate or lacking capacity to complete the interview due to severe cognitive impairment, dementia, or severe psychiatric disorders.
* Currently suffering from severe physical or mental health deterioration (e.g., undergoing emergency medical treatment, severe fever) that significantly impairs their ability to respond to the interview.

Where it's running

• University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
  Ho Chi Minh City, Cho Lon, Vietnam Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Diep Le Tuan, Psychiatrist
• Email: letuan.vatc@gmail.com
• Phone: +84 775525532

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.