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
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults aged 65 or older with depression or bipolar disorder and at least two long-term physical conditions. They must live independently at home in the Leuven region.
- Age
- 65 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- A diagnosis of a mood disorder (depression or bipolar disorder) plus at least two long-term physical health conditions.
- Earlier treatment
- Must be currently receiving care from a psychiatrist and from a general practitioner.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Severe cognitive impairment, such as advanced dementia, that prevents taking part in assessments or shared decision-making
- Cannot give informed consent
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Where in Belgium
- KU/UZ LeuvenLeuven, BelgiumContact: Louise de Almeida Ferreira FonsecaTaking 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?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- 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.