Retaining Cognition While Avoiding Late-Life Depression
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Mild Cognitive Impairment
In brief
This study will adapt Problem Solving Therapy (PST) for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as an intervention for preventing major depression (DEP). PST will be modified so as to be provided to both MCI probands as well as their support person. The primary aim is to examine the effectiveness of PST in individuals with MCI and the support person, at preventing DEP over 12 mos. in MCI probands. We also will examine the effect of exercise on preventing depression.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01886586
- Run by
- University of Pittsburgh
- People needed
- 94
- Starts
- 2011-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-11-14
Who can join
Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
Where it is running
- UPMC Late-Life Evaluation and Treatment Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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