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Combined Illness Management and Psychotherapy in Treating Depressed Elders

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Heart Failure
Depression
Interventions
Behavioral: Illness Management Only
Behavioral: Combined Psychotherapy and Illness Management
Registration Number
NCT01337726
Lead Sponsor
University of Iowa
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to test a program developed to help patients with chronic heart or lung problems take care of themselves and cope with their illness or limitations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
226
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 55 years or older
  • Diagnosis of Heart Failure or COPD
  • Depressive symptoms indicated by a BDI-II score of 10 or higher
  • Functional impairment
Exclusion Criteria
  • Current psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Psychiatric diagnosis
  • Active suicidal thoughts
  • Significant vision or hearing impairment
  • Residence in long term care facility

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Illness Management OnlyIllness Management Only-
Combined Psychotherapy & Illness ManagementCombined Psychotherapy and Illness Management-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in depressive symptoms10 weeks

Change from Baseline in depressive symtoms at 10 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement in quality of life/functioning10 weeks

Change from Baseline in quality of life/functioning at 10 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Iowa City VA Health Care System

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Iowa City, Iowa, United States

University of Iowa

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Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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