Depression and anxiety: Indicated Prevention in homes for the elderly

Completed

• Conditions: Depressive disorders, Anxiety disorders; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Depression and anxiety disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN27540731
• Lead Sponsor: VU University Medical Center/EMGO-Institute (The Netherlands)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-10-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

1. Residents of homes for the elderly in Amsterdam
2. Aged 75 year and older
3. Scoring for symptoms of depression and anxiety on the screening measurement (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale [CES-D])
4. Capable of informed consent
5. Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language

Exclusion Criteria

1. Residents meeting criteria for major depression and/or clinical anxiety according to the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
2. Residents suffering cognitive impairment according to the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) are also excluded

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified