A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Internet-based Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Anxiety; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000929909
• Lead Sponsor: Macquarie University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-08-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

1.Resident of Australia
2.60 years – 75 years of age
3.Have access to a computer, the Internet, and use of a printer
4.Not currently participating in CBT
5.Not using illicit drugs or consuming more than three standard drinks/day
6.Not currently experiencing a psychotic mental illness or severe symptoms of depression (defined as a total score >19 or responding >2 to Question 9 [suicidal ideation] on the PHQ-9)
7.Reports that they have been assessed by a GP or specialist to rule out a physical cause for their anxiety
8.A total score >7 on the GAD-7 (indicating at least mild symptoms of anxiety). Note that meeting diagnostic criteria for a formal anxiety disorder is NOT an inclusion criteria – instead, participants need to have elevated symptoms of anxiety as measured by the GAD-7
9.If taking medication for anxiety or depression, been taking the same dose for at least 1 month and not intend to change that dose during the course of the program
10.Prepared to provide name, phone number and address, and to provide the name and address of a local general practitioner
11.Prepared to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1.Severe depression (score of 20 or greater on PHQ-9)
2.Suicidal intent or plan
3.Scoring below cut-off on the GAD-7
4.Current substance abuse
5.Psychosis
6.Presenting problem not anxiety

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified