Trial Outcomes & Findings for Depression and Pain Perseverance Through Empowered Recovery Intervention (NCT NCT04091347)

NCT ID: NCT04091347

Last Updated: 2025-11-19

Results Overview

The PROMIS Intensity is used to measure pain intensity on a scale of 0-10. Higher scores indicate more pain intensity.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

34 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 12 weeks

Results posted on

2025-11-19

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Intervention Arm
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
17
17
Overall Study
COMPLETED
13
10
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Depression and Pain Perseverance Through Empowered Recovery Intervention

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=17 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=17 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Total
n=34 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
64.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11
64.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=4 Participants
64.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.5 • n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants
17 Participants
n=4 Participants
34 Participants
n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
17 Participants
17 Participants
n=4 Participants
34 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
17 Participants
17 Participants
n=4 Participants
34 Participants
n=8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Population: A total of 23 participants completed the intervention. Participants who completed this measure at baseline (pre intervention) and post intervention (12 + weeks), (13 participants in the intervention group and 10 in the control group).

The PROMIS Intensity is used to measure pain intensity on a scale of 0-10. Higher scores indicate more pain intensity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=13 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=10 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Pain Intensity as Assessed by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
Baseline
6.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.18
7.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.57
Pain Intensity as Assessed by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
12 weeks
6.64 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.80
7.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.35

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Population: A total of 23 participants completed the intervention. Participants who completed this measure at baseline (pre intervention) and post intervention (12 + weeks), (13 participants in the intervention group and 10 in the control group).

The Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) includes 9 questions related to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria for major depression. The PHQ-9 scores range from 0-27. Higher scores indicate more depressive symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=13 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=10 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Depressive Symptoms as Assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9)
Baseline
12.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.13
11.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.78
Depressive Symptoms as Assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9)
12 weeks
8.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.43
11.43 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Population: Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, not all saliva samples were collected and not all samples had sufficient saliva.

An decrease in IL 6 indicates a decrease in this inflammatory marker.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=10 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=4 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Interleukin (IL)-6 in Saliva (pg/ml)
Baseline
7.97 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 6.22
8.19 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 3.66
Interleukin (IL)-6 in Saliva (pg/ml)
12 weeks
5.12 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 5.31
7.54 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 3.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre intervention , Post intervention 12 weeks for Intervention arm

Population: Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, not all saliva samples were collected and not all samples had sufficient saliva.

A decrease indicates a decrease IL8 , which is an inflammatory marker.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=10 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=4 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Interleukin (IL)-8 in Saliva (pg/ml)
Post intervention 12 weeks
1305.79 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 1618.97
1805.99 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 1613.66
Interleukin (IL)-8 in Saliva (pg/ml)
Pre intervention
1780.22 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 1629.85
2847.77 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 1583.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Post intervention 12 weeks for intervention arm. Baseline for wait list control.

Population: Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, not all saliva samples were collected and not all samples had sufficient saliva.

A change in IL-1beta indicates a change in this cytokine or protein.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=10 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=4 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Interleukin (IL)-1 Beta in Saliva (pg/ml)
Pre intervention
154.7 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 90.37
564.35 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 571.66
Interleukin (IL)-1 Beta in Saliva (pg/ml)
Post intervention 12 weeks
247.47 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 379.06
347.73 picograms/millilitre
Standard Deviation 357.62

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and post intervention (12 weeks ) for intervention arm. Baseline only (wait list control arm)

Population: Due to the COVID 19 pandemic not all saliva samples were collected and there was insufficient amount of saliva for some of the samples.

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha in saliva (pg/ml). TNF-alpha is a cytokine that signals inflammation in the body. Higher levels indicate there may be more inflammation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=10 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=4 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-Alpha in Saliva (pg/ml)
Pre intervention
5.09 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 7.57
7.66 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 4.32
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-Alpha in Saliva (pg/ml)
Post intervention 12 weeks
3.56 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 3.84
4.68 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 2.94

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: This was part of the inclusion criteria.

The Katz Activities of daily living (ADL) is used measure physical function through ability to perform activities of daily living. Score ranges are from 0-6 with 6 indicating full function and a score of 2 or less indicating severe functional impairment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=17 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=17 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Physical Function as Assessed by the Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
2.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
2.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: This was measured as part of screening criteria to participate in the intervention.

Lawton's Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) measures instrumental activities of daily living as a measure of physical function. The scores range from 0-8 with higher scores indicating better physical function.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=17 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=17 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Physical Function as Assessed by the Lawton's Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
3.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
3.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: We used this outcome as inclusion criteria versus a measured outcome pre and post intervention.

The Frail Scale is used to measure frailty. The scores range from 0-17 with higher scores indicating more frailty.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=17 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=17 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Frailty as Assessed by the Frail Scale
2.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
2.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Nurse Visit 1 and Nurse Visit 8

Population: Data not collected. Investigators used the PhQ9 as the measure of depression for this study as opposed to PROMIS 57.

The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement System (PROMIS)57 the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) 57, which is includes an 8-item instrument that can be used to measure self-reported negative mood, view of self, and somatic symptoms. The score range for PROMIS 57 is 8-40. Higher scores indicate more depressive symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Pre intervention, Post intervention 12 weeks

Population: Participants with data collected in the intervention group only

The Perceived Stress Scale assesses a person's perceived stress levels. The scores can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=10 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Stress as Assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (Intervention Group)
Pre intervention
25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.0
Stress as Assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (Intervention Group)
Post intervention 12 weeks
22.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.2

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

The Charlson Comorbidity Index consists of 17 categories of chronic conditions and two subcategories for diabetes and liver disease. Each comorbidity category has an associated weight (from 1 to 6), based on the adjusted risk of mortality or resource use, and the sum of all the weights results in a single comorbidity score for a patient. A score of zero indicates that no comorbidities were found. The higher the score, the more likely the predicted outcome will result in mortality or higher resource use. Up to 12 comorbidities with various weightings can result in a maximum score of 24. Score range 0-24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=17 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=17 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Comorbid Conditions as Assessed by the Charlson Comorbidity Index
3.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
3.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks

Population: This data has not been analyzed and was a potential outcome that we proposed in our protocol.

The Lubben Social Network Scale -6 is used to measure social engagement including family and friends. The scores range from 0 to 60 with higher scores indicating more social engagement.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Population: Participants with data collected in the intervention group only

The Coping and Self-Efficacy Scale is a 26 item scale used to measure coping and self efficacy. The scores on this instrument range from 0-260 with higher scores indicating more self efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Population: Participants with data collected

The Frailty Phenotype measure is used to determine if a person is robust (score of 0), pre-frail (score of 1 or 2), or frail (score of 3-5). total score range of 0-5.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=13 Participants
The intervention group will receive the intervention for 12 weeks. The wait list control group will have outcomes measured but will not receive the intervention at this time. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Wait List Control Arm
n=13 Participants
Once the intervention group has completed the intervention the wait list control group will complete the intervention. DAPPER: The DAPPER program is person directed and will consist of 8 nurse visits during which the nurse assesses each participant for pain, depression and frailty and then implements a manualized individually tailored intervention. Participants will be randomized into either the intervention or the wait list control group. Once the intervention group has completed the intervention group's visits, the wait list control group will begin the waitlist control group's visits. All participants will all be offered the same information and format of nurse visits. The nurses will systematically tailor the content of the visits to the participants' risk profile and goals based on protocols. All participants will be assessed at the start of the study, at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.
Change in Frailty as Assessed by the Frailty Phenotype Measure
3.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.55
3.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.49

Adverse Events

Intervention Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Wait List Control Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Janiece Taylor

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Phone: 443-287-4503

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place