NCT07368257

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to learn if the intervention, RISE (in partnership with APS), can be implemented in different contexts and if this RISE-APS model works in supporting older adults who are at risk of or experiencing some form of elder abuse or self-neglect. The main aims are to:

  1. 1.Adapt and implement the RISE-APS model in four new contexts
  2. 2.Evaluate the RISE-APS model implementation and effectiveness in four new locations

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
17mo left

Started Jan 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
not yet recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress16%
Jan 2026Sep 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 24, 2025

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 26, 2026

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 30, 2026

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 15, 2027

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 15, 2027

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

October 24, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 18, 2026

Conditions

Elder AbuseSelf-Neglect

Keywords

Elder AbuseSelf-NeglectRISEAdult Protective Services

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of Adult Protective Services Re-Investigations

    Number of Adult Protective Services (APS) re-investigation will be measured as the number of repeat APS investigations opened on a client in the 6 months following initial case closure during the study period

    Six months

  • Adult Protective Services Re-Victimization

    Adult Protective Services (APS) re-victimization will be measured as whether or not a client is determined to have experienced a substantiated maltreatment allegation at APS within 6 months following initial case closure during the study period.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • PROMIS Emotional Support

    4 months: Two data collection times (pre/post) at beginning of intervention (T0) and four-month post (T2)

  • Number of Days to Adult Protective Services Re-Investigation

    6 months

  • PROMIS General Self-Efficacy

    4 months: Two data collection times (pre/post) at beginning of intervention (T0) and four-month post (T2)

  • PROMIS Perceived Stress

    4 months: Two data collection times (pre/post) at beginning of intervention (T0) and four-month post (T2)

  • RISE Intervention Client Adoption

    2 years

Other Outcomes (1)

  • RISE Intervention Adoption by Adult Protective Services Caseworkers

    2 years

Study Arms (2)

APS Only

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive usual care Adult Protective Services (APS) on its own.

Behavioral: APS

RISE-APS

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this arm will receive both Adult Protective Services (APS) and RISE (Repair Harm, Inspire Change, Support Connection, Empower Choice)

Behavioral: RISEBehavioral: APS

Interventions

RISEBEHAVIORAL

RISE works with cases involving older adults who are at risk of (prevention) or experiencing (response intervention) OAM. The model operates at Relational, Individual, Social, and Environmental levels and, through its core modalities, the intervention seeks to Repair Harm (restorative approaches), Inspire Change (motivational interviewing), Support Connection (teaming), and Empower Choice (supported decision making) (Burnes et al., 2023). RISE intervenes with the individual older adult OAM victim and alleged harmer (when appropriate), their relationship, and strengthens their informal and formal social supports.

RISE-APS
APSBEHAVIORAL

APS focuses on three main phases: case intake, investigation/ assessment, and substantiation/determination.

APS OnlyRISE-APS

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • APS cases assigned for investigation involving older adults age 60 years or older who live in the community and APS has assessed as at risk of or experiencing some form of elder abuse or self-neglect

You may not qualify if:

  • APS clients who refuse services or who live in long-term care settings

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

ONEgeneration and Ventura County APS

Reseda, California, 91335, United States

Location

Benjamin Rose and Cuyahoga County APS

Cleveland, Ohio, 44120, United States

Location

Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas; Northwest District APS

Abilene, Texas, 79602, United States

Location

Harris County APS and Area Agency on Aging

Houston, Texas, 77054, United States

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Burnes D, MacNeil A, Connolly MT, Salvo E, Kimball PF, Rogers G, Lewis S. A qualitative evaluation of the "RISE" elder abuse intervention from the perspective of adult protective services caseworkers: addressing a service system gap. J Elder Abuse Negl. 2022 Nov-Dec;34(5):329-348. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2022.2140321. Epub 2022 Oct 31.

    PMID: 36316963BACKGROUND

  • MacNeil A, Connolly MT, Salvo E, Kimball PF, Rogers G, Lewis S, Burnes D. Use of Motivational Interviewing by Advocates in the Context of an Elder Abuse Response Intervention: The RISE Project. J Fam Violence. 2023 Apr 27:1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10896-023-00563-1. Online ahead of print.

    PMID: 37358985BACKGROUND

  • Lewis S, Connolly MT, Salvo E, Kimball PF, Rogers G, MacNeil A, Burnes D. Effect of an elder abuse and self-neglect intervention on repeat investigations by adult protective services: RISE project. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Nov;71(11):3403-3412. doi: 10.1111/jgs.18506. Epub 2023 Jul 10.

    PMID: 37427825BACKGROUND

  • Burnes D, Connolly MT, Salvo E, Kimball PF, Rogers G, Lewis S. RISE: A Conceptual Model of Integrated and Restorative Elder Abuse Intervention. Gerontologist. 2023 Jul 18;63(6):966-973. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnac083.

    PMID: 35705108BACKGROUND

  • Campo-Tena L, Herbst JH, Choo WY, Burnes D, Couture M, Estebsari F, Kafando CSL, Rouamba G, Simbreni MM, Yan E, Yon Y, Mikton C. Seven candidate interventions to address abuse of older people. Age Ageing. 2025 Aug 29;54(9):afaf248. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afaf248.

    PMID: 40921050BACKGROUND

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Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor, Director of Research and Evaluation

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 24, 2025

First Posted

January 26, 2026

Study Start

January 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 15, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 15, 2027

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

US(4)