Anxiety Lowering and Deprescribing Through Emotion Regulation (NCT06359314) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Anxiety Lowering and Deprescribing Through Emotion Regulation
United States33 participantsStarted 2024-05-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test ALDER (Anxiety Lowering and Deprescribing through Emotion Regulation), an online self-guided positive emotion intervention, in patients over the age of 65 who are candidates for benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA, commonly called benzos, or z-drugs) deprescribing. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is ALDER relevant to and satisfactory for older adult BZRA users?
* Does ALDER help to increase positive emotions and decrease anxiety, trouble sleeping, and use of BZRA medications?
Participants will complete the 5-week online self-guided ALDER intervention as well as two survey assessments, one before the intervention and one after.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 65 and over.
* ≥1 NM Internal Medicine clinic visit within the past year.
* BZRA prescribed by NM primary care within the past year.
* Takes BZRA at least twice a week.
* Daily access to internet-connected device.
* Ability to read and speak English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dementia, seizure, or REM sleep disorder diagnosis.
* In hospice care.
* No daily internet access.
* Cannot speak and read English.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.