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The use of alternative therapies to treat geriatric depressio

Completed
Conditions
Depression
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN93225273
Lead Sponsor
Monash University (Australia)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria

1. Adults (65+ years), either sex
2. A score of at least 20 on the Standardised Mini Mental Status Examination (SMMSE)
3. A score of at least 5 on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
4. English fluency

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of dementia or delirium
2. Significant hearing or vision impairments
3. Unable to provide informed consent (due to mental status)
4. Placed in the facility within the previous three weeks

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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