Status:

COMPLETED

Five Session Unified Protocol for Older Adults With Emotional Distress and Reduced Mobility

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Conditions:

Emotional Distress

Anxiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Research suggests older adults report wide-ranging emotional distress (e.g., symptoms of anxiety, depression) that negatively impacts their physical and mental health and is associated with a reductio...

Detailed Description

The Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP) is an optimal intervention to adapt for older adults to increase their engagement in daily activities. The UP is a type o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • are age 65+
  • report moderate or higher emotional distress
  • report reduced engagement in daily activities
  • are willing to engage in telehealth.

Exclusion

  • present with conditions requiring immediate prioritization (e.g., suicide attempt within past 6months, suicidal ideation with intent/plan, diagnosed with mania/bipolar I, psychosis)
  • are currently receiving psychotherapy
  • have been diagnosed with dementia or has significant concerns with memory as per online/phone screener
  • have changed their psychiatric medications in the past six weeks
  • cannot read
  • are blind
  • cannot speak English

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 25 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04837521

Start Date

April 25 2023

End Date

May 30 2024

Last Update

July 1 2025

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710