Pilot study of the short-term effects of a multi-sensory environment (MSE) on elderly patients suffering from depression.
Completed
- Conditions
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders: DepressionMental and Behavioural DisordersDepression
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN61466356
- Lead Sponsor
- Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 12
Inclusion Criteria
12 subjects aged 65+ randomised to intervention or control, with a clinical diagnosis of depressive illness and capacity to give consent.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Organic brain syndrome
2. Significant hearing impairment
3. Significant sight impairment
4. Suicidal ideation
5. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during course of trial
6. Evidence of delirium or change in psychotropis medication will trigger withdrawal
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method