A randomised single blind controlled trial evaluating an evidence-based psychological therapy package for dementia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN25574370

Enrollment

220

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1999-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Nervous system diseases: Dementia Nervous System Diseases Dementia

Interventions

1. Psychological therapy 2. Standard care

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 220 patients (65 or over) with dementia attending psychiatric day hospitals or dementia day centres, or in residential homes.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) (Folstein et al., 1975) A brief, well established valid and reliable test of cognitive function. Widely used in the evaluation of drug trials and psychological therapies. The MMSE would enable the results of this study to be compared with the results of other researchers.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026