Status:
COMPLETED
Beyond Ageing Project: A Study for the Prevention of Depression
Lead Sponsor:
Australian National University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
University of Sydney
Conditions:
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-74 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether folate and vitamin B12, physical activity and mental health literacy can prevent depression, and folate and vitamin B12 and physical activity can prev...
Detailed Description
While preventive efforts for depression have tended to focus on adolescent and young adult populations, other stages of the lifespan also provide opportunities for prevention. With older people, there...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 65-74 years with some depressive symptoms, assessed using the Kessler 10 Psychological Distress Scale \[K10\] (Andrews \& Slade, 2001)
Exclusion
- Any of the following:
- Those currently taking medication or receiving psychological treatment for depression
- A report of a medical diagnosis of bipolar disorder/mania
- History of epilepsy
- Diagnosed with cancer and/or on antifolate therapy
- Have a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease
- Are currently taking vitamin supplements containing folate, B2, B6 or B12 at a dose exceeding 25% of the recommended daily intake.
- Medical contradictions to exercise (e.g., significant orthopaedic problems or cardiovascular disease that would prevent regular aerobic exercise)
- Ongoing participation in regular aerobic exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
909 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00214682
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
January 1 2011
Last Update
September 13 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Australian National University
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 0200