Depression, Depressive Symptoms
Conditions
Keywords
Sister Circle, Black Women
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a protocol for middle- and older-aged Black women with depressive symptoms.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSister Circle protocol
The intervention is an 8-week, therapeutically-informed protocol.
Sponsors
Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Identify as Black or African American * Identify as female * Age 40 years and older * Community-dwelling * Self-report of experiencing depressive symptoms * Ability to commit to the 8-week intervention * Access to Zoom * Speak and read English
Exclusion criteria
* Have a diagnosis of bipolar, but is not taking medication for the condition * Experiencing psychosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Completion and Retention Rates of Participants as Measures of Feasibility | 12 weeks | Completion: # of participants who attended 4+ sessions/ # participants available to attend 4+ sessions Retention: # retained/ # enrolled |
| Number of Participants Who Reported Acceptability According to the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability | 12 weeks | Qualitative assessment of Acceptability. The interview guide was organized according to the 7 constructs of the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. Participants reported whether the intervention was an acceptable fit with their personal value of becoming more whole, and with their collective value of addressing their depressive symptoms and experiences in a trusted space. |
| Proportion of Eligible Potential Participants That Enrolled in the Study, as a Measure of Feasibility | 6 weeks | Recruitment: # enrolled/# eligible |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Psychological Flexibility (Baseline to 6 Weeks) | Baseline to 6 weeks | Changes in psychological flexibility scores from baseline to 6 weeks using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II (AAQ-II). Scores range from 7-49. Lower scores indicate greater psychological flexibility (better outcome). |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORKia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN
University of California, Los Angeles
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | — |
|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 30 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 15 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 0 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 30 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 0 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 15 | 0 / 15 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 15 | 0 / 15 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 15 | 0 / 15 |
Outcome results
None listed