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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12618000634279
ACTRN12618000634279
Terminated
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A randomised control trial of Behavioral Activation among older Australians living in Nursing homes to treat and prevent depression - The BAN-Dep Trial

The University of Western Australia - School of Medicine/Division of Psychiatry0 sites193 target enrollmentApril 23, 2018

Overview

Phase
未知
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
The University of Western Australia - School of Medicine/Division of Psychiatry
Enrollment
193
Status
Terminated
Last Updated
4 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
April 23, 2018
End Date
December 17, 2021
Last Updated
4 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
The University of Western Australia - School of Medicine/Division of Psychiatry

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Consent to be granted by RACF,
  • RACF manager to appoint MHC for their facility.
  • MHC must be able to communicate effectively in English.
  • \- 60 years or over
  • \- Permanent residents of aged care facilities
  • \- Screens positive on at least one of two questions known as the Whooley depression screening questions: low mood or decreased interest / enjoyment in usual activities.
  • Aged care facility staff:
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • \- Mini\-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score lower than 18 (moderate to severe cognitive impairment (those with dementia and MMSE equal to 18 and above will be eligible to participate),
  • \- A disorder that impedes effective communication (e.g., severe sensory impairment),
  • \- Active psychotic symptoms or suicidal ideation,
  • \- PHQ\-9 score less than 5 (i.e., no or minimal depressive symptoms),
  • \- Difficulty communicating effectively in English,
  • \- Failed (or are unable) to provide informed consent to participate.
  • MHC and aged care facility staff:
  • \- Difficulty communicating effectively in English

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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