An older adult with subthreshold depression (mild to moderate) depression Behavioral Activation, Older Adults, Subthreshold Depression, cluster randomized controlled trial
Conditions
Interventions
This Behavioral Activation intervention contained 12 weeks and 2 hour weekly sessions composed of three main steps, activity monitoring, activity scheduling, and modification. It aimed to (a) increase
Experimental Behavioral,Active Comparator Behavioral
Behavioral Activation with usual care group ,Usual care only group
Sponsors
Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: subthreshold depression (mild to moderate) depression (with the Thai Geriatric Depression Scale or TGDS of 13-24)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) hearing impairment and/or dementia assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination Thai version (MMSE-Thai 2002), 2) potentially life-threatening psychiatric and medical comorbidities or conditions that would limit study participation or adherence, and 3) currently undergoing any psychotherapy or taking antidepressants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depressive symptoms scores 0, 3, 6 and 9 months Participates reported outcome using a questionnaire (Thai Geriatric Depression Scal: TGDS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depressive symptoms, stress, and anxiety Score, 2. Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and 3. Daily step count 0, 3, 6 and 9 months 1. Participates reported outcome using a questionnaire, 2. Evaluate using a HRV cardiogram (ECG) recordings, 3. Evaluate by pedometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWanvisa Saisanan Na Ayudhaya
Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed