Improving Emotional Well-being and Quality of Life in Older Adults Experiencing Dementia-related Fear.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Anxiety and Fear
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
- Enrollment
- 81
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss (FAM) Scale Score at Follow-up
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is a randomized control study to determine the impact of a tailored, web-based mindfulness program to reduce anxiety and increase the quality of life in older adults experiencing dementia-related fears, relative to a conventional meditation program.
Detailed Description
The study will test two different types of online mindfulness programs to see if an online self-paced mindfulness program can help reduce anxiety related to memory loss. Participants will be involved in the study for a total of 10 weeks. Participants will log on to an online mindfulness program 4 days per week for about 10-20 minutes each. The total program will last 3 weeks. Participants will also be asked to complete questionnaires before starting the program, during the program, and after they complete the program.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •55 years of age or older
- •Elevated dementia-related fear
- •Able to read/write in English
- •Willingness to be randomized to intervention group
- •Willingness to complete three weeks of self-guided intervention, questionnaires, and cognitive tests.
- •Access to a reliable internet connection
Exclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, or dementia by a healthcare provider.
- •Impaired cognitive or neurologic function
- •Unstable medical condition
- •Severe depression
- •Current treatment for anxiety or depression
- •Current participation in another psychotherapy
- •Current use of psychiatric medication
- •Current substance use disorder
- •Inadequate vision or hearing to interact with study materials
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss (FAM) Scale Score at Follow-up
Time Frame: 10 Weeks Post-Baseline
A 24-item scale to assess fear of memory loss. Scores range from 24-120 points with a higher score indicating a higher fear of memory loss.
Fear of Alzheimer's Disease Scale (FADS) Score at Follow-up
Time Frame: 10 Weeks Post-Baseline
A 30-item scale to assess fear of Alzheimer's disease. Minimum score = 0; maximum score = 120. A higher score indicates a greater fear of developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Secondary Outcomes
- Memory Failure Scale (MFS)(10 Week Post-Baseline)