N/A
Completed N=40
Relaxation Treatment for Anxiety in Adults Aged 60 or Older
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02429778 ↗Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Anxiety Symptoms — 17.95; 26.2 score on a scale
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Anxiety Symptoms |
17.95; 26.2 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Activity Engagement |
49.97; 50.15; 54.97; 48.23 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Depressive Symptoms |
8.40; 6.80; 5.71; 8.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Somatic Symptoms |
9.50; 8.80; 6.64; 10.30 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Participants have a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder, specifically, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety Disorder or Anxiety Disorder Unspecified/Other Specified).
- Participants speak English.
Exclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of Dementia
- Probable presence of significant cognitive impairment according to a brief cognitive screen
- Serious mental illness (schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02429778). 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.