Coordinated care for older adults with depression and long-term illnesses
Tests a care coordination program for older adults with depression and several chronic physical illnesses.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Integrated Care for Older Adults With Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity - The I-CONNECT
Key facts
- Where
- Leuven, BelgiumSee the site
Where in Belgium
- KU/UZ LeuvenLeuven, BelgiumTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- KU Leuven
- Trial code
- NCT07211750
- Record updated
- 12 December 2025
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if I-CONNECT (Integrated Care for Older Adults with Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity) can improve the health and well-being of older adults with depression or bipolar disorder and at least two chronic physical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. It will also study if the care model improves how people experience their care, lowers treatment burden, and how well the program is delivered.Read full original descriptionShow less
Integrated Care for Older Adults With Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity - The I-CONNECT
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if I-CONNECT (Integrated Care for Older Adults with Major Depression and Physical Multimorbidity) can improve the health and well-being of older adults with depression or bipolar disorder and at least two chronic physical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. It will also study if the care model improves how people experience their care, lowers treatment burden, and how well the program is delivered.
Researchers will compare two groups:
I-CONNECT group: participants receive care coordination, a personalized care plan, medication review, shared decision-making support, and regular follow-up from a care coordinator working with their GP, psychiatrist, pharmacist, and specialists.
Usual care group: participants continue with their normal healthcare from their GP and psychiatrist.
Participants will:
Receive either I-CONNECT or usual care, depending on their group
Complete questionnaires about their mood, quality of life, and care experience
Have their healthcare use (emergency visits and hospitalizations) tracked during the study
Inclusion: Age 65 years or older; Clinical diagnosis of a mood disorder (depression or bipolar disorder); Currently receiving care from a psychiatrist; At least two chronic physical health conditions; Living independently at home in the Leuven region; Ongoing care from both a general practitioner and a psychiatrist.
Exclusion: Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., advanced dementia) that prevents participation in assessments or shared decision-making; Inability to provide informed consent.