A psychosocial group program for the treatment of anxiety and depression in older adults (aged 60 years and older)

A randomised controlled trial of group cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults with comorbid anxiety and depression compared to wait list.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12611000528954

Enrollment

100

Registered

2011-05-23

Start date

2008-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The purpose of thsi study was to test the effectiveness of a group cognitive behaviour therapy program for older adults with comorbid anxiety and depression compared to a wait list condition. It was hypothesised that the group program would produce clinically significant and lasting improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms as comapred to the wait list condition.

Interventions

Group cognitive behaviour therapy focused on psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, graded exposure, behavioural activation, problem solving, assertive communication, and sleep hygiene. The group problem involved 12 X 2 hour weekly sessions and was led by an intern psychologist.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Older adult Comorbid anxiety and depression as determined by clinical interview with the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule

Exclusion criteria

Moderate to severe dementia psychosis alcohol/drug abuse self-harm suicidal intentions Delirium Bipolar disorder

Outcome results