CompletedNot Applicable

Internet-based Psychotherapy for Depressed Elderly

Lithuania84 participantsStarted 2021-01-28

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depressed elderly.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * depressive symptoms * have access to a computer/tablet/smartphone and to the internet * have good knowledge of the Lithuanian language Exclusion Criteria: * alcohol addiction * presently in any other psychological treatment * severe depression * suicidal ideation * significant change in psychiatric medication (during last 6 weeks)

What they're measuring

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, week 8, 3, 12 and 24 months post-treatment

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, week 8, 3, 12 and 24 months post-treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04728204

SponsorVilnius University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-07-15

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