Phase 2
Completed N=74
Reducing Depression in Dementia Caregivers
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00056316 ↗Enrolled (actual)
74
Serious AEs
—
Results posted
Nov 2008
Primary outcomePrimary: Beck Depression Inventory II (Beck, Steer & Brown, 1996) — 14.27; 16.93 Points on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study was to develop and examine the initial impact of a distance-based intervention for female family dementia caregivers. As stated in the original proposal, the primary hypothesis of the study was that family caregivers who participated in the Video Intervention would show greater reduction in psychological distress (i.e., on measures of depression and emotional distress following problematic patient behaviors) compared to those in the Basic Education condition, and that this effect would be maintained over time (3 and 6 months post-tx).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Beck Depression Inventory II (Beck, Steer & Brown, 1996) |
14.27; 16.93 | — |
| PRIMARY Primary Outcome: Beck Depression Inventory II (Beck, Steer & Brown, 1996) |
10.25; 13.83 | .05 |
| SECONDARY Negative Affect Schedule (Watson, Clark & Tellegen, 1988) |
24.15; 24.17 | — |
| SECONDARY Secondary Outcome: Negative Affect Scale (Watson, Clark & Tellegen, 1988) |
18.52; 21.63 | .05 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Caregiver and dementia pt live in the same home
- Resident of following states: Il,IN, IO, KS, MI, MN, MO, NB,WI
Exclusion Criteria
- Insulin dependent diabetes
- Thyroid disease
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00056316). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.