An internet-delivered, evidenced-based treatment program for mental health and alcohol use in Older Australians

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Depression; Suicide; Alcohol Misuse; Mental Health - Addiction; Mental Health - Suicide; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000366954
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-03-16
• Last Update Posted: 8 March 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

1) 60 years of age or older;
2) Current depressive symptoms (score 5+ on the Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS);
3) Current risky alcohol consumption (score of 2 or more on the short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test – Geriatric Version, sMAST-GV);
4) Ability and willingness to access the internet.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Current, acute, high risk of suicide, as measured by the 5-item subscale of the GDS;
2) Acquired brain injury/significant cognitive impairment/insufficient English to prevent informed consent and understand the interventions;
3) Acute psychotic symptoms. Ineligible participants will be provided with referral options.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified