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NCT02429778 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Relaxation Treatment for Anxiety in Adults Aged 60 or Older
A NA study of Anxiety Disorders, sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02429778: Completed NA study of Anxiety Disorders, sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research.
NCT02429778 is a NA study of Anxiety Disorders that has completed, run by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 1,139-participant average among 84 other Anxiety Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02429778, a NA study of Anxiety Disorders, has completed, sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The PI developed a self-directed program to treat late-life anxiety called Breathing, Relaxation, and Education for Anxiety Treatment in the Home Environment (BREATHE). This program consists of weekly video lessons that participants watch on digital video disc (DVD) along with weekly telephone check-ins. In BREATHE participants will learn two behavioral interventions: diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). The purpose of the study is to examine whether the self-directed BREATHE program is superior to a wait list control in reducing anxiety in older adults with anxiety disorders. For those assigned to wait list control, they will be offered opportunity to participate in BREATHE treatment after 8 weeks of wait list.
Primary Outcome
The Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) is a 30-item measure of somatic, cognitive, and affective symptoms of anxiety. The first 25 items of the measure are used to compute the total score; the last 5 items provide information about the content of worries or fears. Total scores range from 0 to 75 with higher scores indicating worse anxiety. Participants provide severity ratings for items using on a four-point Likert-type scale.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- BEHAVIORAL Diaphragmatic Breathing
Study Locations (1)
California
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Palo Alto
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02429778 record still lists
NCT02429778 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,139-participant average among 84 other Anxiety Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Anxiety Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Progressive Muscle Relaxation is the first listed.
NCT02429778 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02429778 about?
NCT02429778 is a clinical study titled "Relaxation Treatment for Anxiety in Adults Aged 60 or Older". The PI developed a self-directed program to treat late-life anxiety called Breathing, Relaxation, and Education for Anxiety Treatment in the Home Environment (BREATHE). This program consists of weekly video lessons that participants watch on digital video disc (DVD) along with weekly telephone check...
What is the current status of trial NCT02429778?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2015-05. Estimated completion is 2017-06.
What conditions does trial NCT02429778 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety Disorders.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02429778?
The interventions under investigation include: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (BEHAVIORAL), Diaphragmatic Breathing (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02429778?
This trial is sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research, which has 35 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02429778 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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