Status:
COMPLETED
Internet-based Intervention for Enhancing the Psychological Well-being of Elderly Caregivers
Lead Sponsor:
The Gerocenter Foundation for Research and Development
Conditions:
Depressive Symptoms
Psychological Distress
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will examine whether an Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention is effective, firstly, on reducing depressive symptoms, and, secondly, on improving well-being of...
Detailed Description
It is well-known that stress, low quality of life and depression are relatively common problems among family caregivers. The proportion of elderly family caregivers is rapidly increasing which emphasi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for all groups:
- family caregiver
- at least 60 years of age
- Inclusion Criteria for the experimental and active comparator group - depressive symptoms and/or psychological distress
- Exclusion Criteria for all groups:
- parallel psychological treatment
- severe mental disorder
- Additional inclusion criteria for the experimental group:
- \- computer and Internet connection or willingness to use a tablet provided by the study
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 31 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
151 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03391596
Start Date
December 1 2016
End Date
October 31 2018
Last Update
April 19 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Gerocenter Foundation for Research and Development
Jyväskylä, Finland, 40700