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Macular Degeneration and Aging Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Registration Number
NCT02224963
Lead Sponsor
University of Rochester
Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized trial is to examine the effectiveness of a psycho-social "Preventive Problem Solving Intervention" on emotional well-being, change in future outlook, and vision functioning in 250 Age-related Macular Degeneration patients 60 and older.

Detailed Description

Loss of independence and valued activities places Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) patients at increased risk for depression, anxiety, and disability. Patients' emotional and behavioral responses to AMD can exacerbate the long-term health threat of the disease and contribute to preventable health care costs, loss of productivity, and burden to family members.This is a randomized controlled trial of a psycho-social intervention that addresses three mental health promotion goals: (1) increase emotional well-being, (2) improve future outlook, and (3) protect or enhance current and future-oriented functioning.

The trial examines the effects of the PREPSI for 250 AMD patients, 60 and older, regardless of actual vision acuity. All study participants receive 4 group-based vision education classes and resource information. Subjects are then randomized to Preventive Problem Solving Intervention (PREPSI) consisting of 8 sessions with certified problem-solving trainers or to an Enhanced Attention Control arm.

Assessors blind to treatment condition measure Psychological Well-being immediately post-intervention (Week 16) and at 6-month follow-up, Change in Future Outlook, including Preparation for Future Care from baseline to 16 week and 6-month follow-up, and Vision Functioning at 6 month follow-up. Measures include the Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff \& Keyes, 1995), the Preparation of Future Care Needs Scale (Sörensen \& Pinquart, 2001), and the National Eye Institute Vision Functioning Questionnaire-25 (Stelmack, Stelmack, \& Massof, 2002). The primary hypothesis is that PREPSI participants will report greater Psychological Well-being and more Preparation for Future Care immediately post-intervention (at 16 weeks) and at 6-month follow-up.

The PREPSI is a short, standardized modification of problem-solving therapy that trains participants to identify and clearly define current and future problems, and then generate, evaluate, choose, and implement solutions. The long-term goal of the investigators research program is to improve quality of life in late adulthood by conducting basic and translational research on preventive future planning.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
216
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of AMD
  • 60 years and older
  • Able to communicate in English.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Significant cognitive impairment at baseline (total score on Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) for the Blind <18, equivalent to <21 in the regular MMSE);
  • Residence in a nursing home (assisted living facilities are acceptable);
  • Patient is acutely suicidal or psychotic

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychological Well-beingat 6-month follow-up

The 42-item multidimensional Psychological Well-Being scale (PWB) will assess 6 dimensions of PWB: Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Positive Relations With Others, Purpose In Life, and Self-Acceptance. The PWB is a Likert-scored self-report measure, with anchors of "1-disagree strongly" and "6-agree strongly."

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Preparation for Future Carefrom baseline to 16 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

Preparation for Future Care Measure (PFCM) consists of 29 items in five subscales that assess specific behaviors representative of each of five processes observed in PFC: Awareness of care needs, Gathering Information, Deciding on Preferences, Making Concrete Plans, and Avoidance. It is rated on a fiv-point Likert Scale

Preparation for Future Careat 6-month follow-up

Preparation for Future Care Measure (PFCM) consists of 29 items in five subscales that assess specific behaviors representative of each of five processes observed in PFC: Awareness of care needs, Gathering Information, Deciding on Preferences, Making Concrete Plans, and Avoidance. It is rated on a fiv-point Likert Scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Rochester

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Rochester, New York, United States

University of Rochester
🇺🇸Rochester, New York, United States

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