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2024-10-26 @ 9:08 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00056485
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-04-13
First Post:
2003-03-14
Brief Title:
Treatment of Depression in Nursing Homes
Sponsor:
University of Louisville
Organization:
University of Louisville
Study Overview
Official Title:
Behavioral Intervention for Depression in Nursing Homes
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2017-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will implement a treatment for depression in a nursing home setting
Detailed Description:
Depression in long-term care facilities is a significant public health issue Up to 50 of nursing home residents are affected by significant depressive symptoms The decreased health and limited cognitive ability of many nursing home residents makes treatment and research extremely challenging This study will attempt to identify and implement treatments for depressed nursing home residents
Participants are randomly assigned to receive either an active intervention or treatment as usual for 6 weeks The active intervention is followed by 4 weeks of maintenance The intervention is implemented primarily by existing nursing facility staff and focuses on increasing opportunities for residents to experience pleasant events through increased levels of activity and positive affect The maintenance treatment involves incorporation of protocol-based activities into patient care plans Patients have a follow-up visit 12 weeks after the study Psychiatric evaluations depression and mood rating scales observed affect and activity participation behavior problems and staff burden are assessed
Participants are randomly assigned to receive either an active intervention or treatment as usual for 6 weeks The active intervention is followed by 4 weeks of maintenance The intervention is implemented primarily by existing nursing facility staff and focuses on increasing opportunities for residents to experience pleasant events through increased levels of activity and positive affect The maintenance treatment involves incorporation of protocol-based activities into patient care plans Patients have a follow-up visit 12 weeks after the study Psychiatric evaluations depression and mood rating scales observed affect and activity participation behavior problems and staff burden are assessed
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R21MH063073 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR21MH063073 |