Macular Degeneration and Aging Study
- 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
- Diagnosis of AMD
- 60 years and older
- Able to communicate in English.
- 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
Name Time Method Psychological Well-being at 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
Name Time Method Change in Preparation for Future Care from 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 Care at 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
🇺🇸Rochester, New York, United States
University of Rochester🇺🇸Rochester, New York, United States