Behavioral Activation for the PreVention of Post-strokE Depression in LoW-incomE Older Stroke Survivors (LIVE-WEL)
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The overall objective of the project is to determine the effectiveness of tele-delivered behavioral activation (BA) by trained lay counselors (Tele-BA-S) to prevent Post-stroke depression (PSD) in low-income, older stroke survivors with subthreshold depression (SD).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 55+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrollment within 3-months +2 weeks of a first-time ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * 24-item HDRS score \< 15 indicating subthreshold depression defined as the absence of depressive symptoms or presence of mild symptoms of depression * Single person income less than or equal to $45,000 * Residing in a community residence * Ability to speak and read in English or Spanish * Mini-MoCA score \> or equal to 11 Exclusion Criteria: * Stroke event unrelated to vascular risk factors (e.g., drug use) or transient ischemic attack * 24-item HDRS score \> or equal to 15 indicating…
Interventions
- BehavioralTele-delivered Behavioral Activation by lay counselors after Stroke (Tele-BA-S)
The Tele-BA-S intervention will comprise 5 weekly video-conferenced BA sessions delivered by trained lay counselors, homework, and 2 monthly follow-up booster calls. Participants will receive the standard hospital discharge post-stroke educational packet and a scheduled follow-up appointment with a stroke practitioner to evaluate patients at 7-14 days and 3 months ±14 days, according to current standard of care. They will be seen over video or in-person, according to their preference and capabilities.
- BehavioralTreatment as Usual
Participants will receive the standard hospital discharge post-stroke educational packet and a scheduled follow-up appointment with a stroke practitioner to evaluate patients at 7-14 days and 3 months ±14 days, according to current standard of care. They will be seen over video or in-person, according to their preference and capabilities.
Location
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, Texas