Feasibility & Acceptability of a Virtual Sister Circle Intervention for Black Women With Depressive Symptoms

a study on Depression

Summary

Eligibility
for females ages 40 years and up (full criteria)
Location
at UCLA
Dates
study started
estimated completion
Principal Investigator
by Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN (ucla)

Description

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.

Official Title

Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Therapeutically-Grounded Virtual Sister Circle Intervention for Black Women With Depressive Symptoms

Keywords

Depressive Symptoms, Depression, Sister Circle, Black Women

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to females ages 40 years and up

  • 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

You CAN'T join if...

  • Have a diagnosis of bipolar, but is not taking medication for the condition
  • Experiencing psychosis

Location

  • University of California, Los Angeles accepting new patients
    Los Angeles California 90095 United States

Lead Scientist at UC Cancer

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN
ID
NCT04837573
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 30 study participants
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