NCT07400081

Brief Summary

This study is conducted to assess the effectiveness of a community intervention programme on improving well-being, levels of distress, and loneliness in older adults (aged 55 years old and above), who have symptoms of depression. Social Service Agencies (SSAs) will conduct focal talks on well-being for the community. As part of the focal talks, the Public Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) will be conducted. Attendees with a PHQ-9 score of 1-9 will be invited to take part in the study. Up to 300 participants will be recruited and randomised into 2 arms: control arm (150 participants) and intervention arm (150 participants). Participants in the intervention arm will undergo 8-week community intervention programme which includes 4 sessions on well-being and continuous follow-up with a Health Companion. Participants in the control arm will be offered to join a programme conducted by the SSAs 8 weeks after recruitment into the study. The programmes offered to the control group are independent of the study.

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Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
29mo left

Started Mar 2026

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress16%
Mar 2026Dec 2028

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 3, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 10, 2026

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2026

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2027

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2028

Last Updated

February 13, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

February 3, 2026

Last Update Submit

February 10, 2026

Conditions

Well-being/Quality of LifeMental Health

Keywords

Community-based interventionWell-beingOlder adultsMental Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Well-being

    Measured by Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) Minimum score: 7 Maximum score: 35 Higher scores indicate higher positive mental well-being (Better outcome).

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Depressive symptoms

    8 weeks

  • Anxiety symptoms

    8 weeks

  • Loneliness

    8 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Acceptability, feasibility and satisfaction of the intervention

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Waitlist Control

Intervention

OTHER

Community-based Intervention

Behavioral: Community-based Intervention

Interventions

Community-based InterventionBEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducation Programme

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged 55 and above
  • Score of 1-9 on the PHQ-9 questionnaire
  • Able to speak and understand English, Chinese or Malay
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Be willing to use common technologies (such as phone calls, texting via SMS/whatsapp) for communication

You may not qualify if:

  • PHQ-9 score of 0
  • PHQ-9 score of 10 or more
  • Actively being followed up by a mental health professional
  • On psychotropic medication or are undergoing psychotherapy
  • Have other mental disorders or are suicidal
  • Have physical difficulties, cognitive impairment or difficulties with speech, sight and hearing or mobility that may prevent their engagement in activities

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Singapore, Singapore, 308205, Singapore

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal SatisfactionBehavior

Central Study Contacts

Eugene YC Chua

CONTACT

+6563553000eugene.yc.chua@nhghealth.com.sg

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Community-based intervention through structured psychoeducation and social prescription
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Family Physician, Consultant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 3, 2026

First Posted

February 10, 2026

Study Start

March 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2028

Last Updated

February 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

SG(1)