๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of the RISE study is to examine how the 24-hour rhythm of sleep and social activity relate to mood and suicidal ideation among older adults that recently lost a spouse or life partner.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Older adults who recently lost their spouse or life partner and are high risk for suicidal thoughts and/or behavior.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Bereaved \< or = to 12 months from spousal/partner loss
2. \> or = to 65 years old
3. Verified history of suicide attempt/attempts and/or current or past history of Major Depressive Disorder/Major Depressive Episode (MDD/MDE) (without psychotic features), or history of depression severe enough to trigger treatment, or current subsyndromal depression (\> or = to 9 HDRS)
4. No diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders/bipolar/current psychosis
5. Does not reside in nursing home
6. Not a current shift worker
7. No major cognitive impairment: TICS score of \> or = to 27
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Bereaved \>12 months from spousal/partner bereavement
2. \< 65 years old
3. Patient is not spousal/partner bereaved (ex: parent, sibling, etc.)
4. Prior diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders/bipolar/current psychosis or medications listed indicate diagnosis of these disorders/MDD or MDE with psychotic features
5. Major cognitive impairment: TICS score of \<27
6. Current shift worker
7. Resides in a nursing home
8. Unstable medical condition (e.g., unstable angina, end stage renal disease)
University of Pittsburgh (UPMC)
Pittsburgh, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.