N/A
Completed N=141
Telephone Psychotherapy for Late-Life Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01259596 ↗Enrolled (actual)
141
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Changes From Baseline in Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ-A) at Week 13 — -9.44; -5.37 units on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and supportive therapy delivered by telephone are effective for reducing worry and anxiety in rural older adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Changes From Baseline in Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ-A) at Week 13 |
-9.44; -5.37 | — |
| PRIMARY Changes From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) at Week 13 |
-7.04; -5.53 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes From Baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) at 13 Weeks |
-10.77; -7.54 | — |
| SECONDARY Pepper Center Tool for Disability (PCT-D) |
1.71; 1.86 | — |
| SECONDARY Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) to Week 13 |
60.5; 53.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) |
8.70; 11.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes From Baseline in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) to Week 13 |
-5.63; -3.27 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 60 years GAD Reside in rural county Proficient in English
Exclusion Criteria
Current psychotherapy Active alcohol or substance abuse with use within last month Dementia or global cognitive impairment Psychotic symptoms Active suicidal ideation with plan and intent Change in psychotropic medications within last 1 month Significant hearing loss
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01259596). 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.