Behavioural activation in social isolation (BASIL+): Benefiting from activities while you socially isolate to help your mood and wellbeing

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression and loneliness in older adults with physical health conditions; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN63034289
• Lead Sponsor: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

2022 Protocol article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35324908/ (added 25/03/2022) 2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38310902/ (added 05/02/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-02-05
• Study Completion: 2023-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 435

Inclusion Criteria

1. Older adults aged 65 years or over
2. Two or more long-term physical health conditions OR a health condition that may indicate they are within a ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ group in relation to Covid-19
3. Depressive symptoms as indicated by a score of =5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have cognitive impairment
2. Have bipolar disorder/psychosis/psychotic symptoms
3. Have alcohol or drug dependence
4. Are in the palliative phase of illness
5. Have active suicidal ideation
6. Are currently receiving psychological therapy
7. Are unable to speak or understand English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified