Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depressed Elderly: a Two-armed Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Depression
- Sponsor
- Vilnius University
- Enrollment
- 84
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depressed elderly.
Detailed Description
Individuals of age 60+ with symptoms of depression will be assessed before the study. At week 0, participants who meet eligibility requirements will be randomized either to intervention group which will participate in an 8-week internet-based modular CBT or to a delayed treatment control group.
Investigators
Jonas Eimontas
Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow
Vilnius University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •depressive symptoms
- •have access to a computer/tablet/smartphone and to the internet
- •have good knowledge of the Lithuanian language
Exclusion Criteria
- •alcohol addiction
- •presently in any other psychological treatment
- •severe depression
- •suicidal ideation
- •significant change in psychiatric medication (during last 6 weeks)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: Pre-treatment, week 8, 3, 12 and 24 months post-treatment
Change from baseline in depression symptoms post-treatment (week 8), at three months, at 12 months and at 24 months post-treatment. Measure contains 9 questions that have to be responded to by choosing an answer from a 4-item Likert scale, where number 0 indicates 'Not at all' and 3 - 'Nearly every day'. Higher score indicates more severe symptoms.
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Time Frame: Pre-treatment, week 8, 3, 12 and 24 months post-treatment
Change from baseline in depression symptoms post-treatment (week 8), at three months, at 12 months and at 24 months post-treatment. Measure contains 15 questions that have to be responded 'Yes' or 'No'. Higher score indicates more severe symptoms.
Secondary Outcomes
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)(Pre-treatment, week 8, 3, 12 and 24 months post-treatment)
- The World Health Organisation- Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5)(Pre-treatment, week 8, 3, 12 and 24 months post-treatment)