Depression
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled, single-blind, three-arm clinical trial. Control group: 116 older adults will receive a psychoeducational booklet containing generalist information and strategies for m
Sponsors
Ass. Educacional De Ciencias Da Saude - Aecisa
Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly individuals aged 60 years and older. Elderly individuals exhibiting depressive and/or anxious symptoms according to a standardized mental health assessment tool. Elderly individuals with a previously confirmed diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety by a mental health professional
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Elderly individuals with significant cognitive impairments such as neurocognitive disorders. Elderly individuals with significant psychiatric conditions (personality disorders and psychotic disorders)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A reduction in anxiety and depression levels is expected among the study participants, as well as an increase in subjective well-being and quality of life. These outcomes will be assessed through a randomized clinical trial, with observations based on the mean scores of the instruments before and after the intervention. A 50% reduction is anticipated, based on previous studies. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPaulo César Gomes
Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira
Outcome results
None listed