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

Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN1 site in 1 country30 target enrollmentSeptember 14, 2022

ConditionsDepressive Symptoms Depression

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Depressive Symptoms
Sponsor: Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN
Enrollment: 30
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Assess Acceptability according to the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 14, 2022

End Date

April 2, 2023

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN

Responsible Party

Sponsor Investigator

Principal Investigator

Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN

Assistant Professor

University of California, Los Angeles

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Assess Acceptability according to the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability

Time Frame: 16 weeks

Qualitative assessment of Acceptability. The interview guide will be organized according to the constructs of the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. Methodological conventions of qualitative description will be used to analyze the data.

Recruitment, completion, and retention rates of participants

Time Frame: 16 weeks

80 percent recruitment, 80 percent completion, and 75 percent retention

Secondary Outcomes

Changes in Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II (AAQ-II) from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks(baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks)
Changes in Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Scale from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks(baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks)
Changes in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks(baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks)