PRoactive Management Of Depression in the Elderly.
- Conditions
- Depressive symptoms
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON28191
- Lead Sponsor
- eiden University Medical Center, department of Public Health and Primary Care.
- Brief Summary
/A
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 4000
Inclusion Criteria
1. Inclusion criteria for screening: elderly aged 75 years and over enlisted in general practices;
2. Inclusion criteria for treatment-offer: screen positive for depression (GDS-15 > 4).
Exclusion Criteria
1. Exclusion criteria for screening: terminal illness, current treatment for depression, loss of partner/important relative within previous 3 months;
2. Exclusion criteria for treatment-offer: severe cognitive impairment (MMSE < 19).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Difference in severity of depressive symptoms (MADRS baseline - 6 months).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Differences (at 6 and 12 months) in: <br>1. Percentage responders to treatment;<br>2. Quality of life (SF-36, EQ-5D);<br>3. Mortality;<br>4. Use of (in)formal help or home care;<br>5. Medical consumption;<br>6. Cost-effectiveness;<br>7. Costs per QALY.