Status:
COMPLETED
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Older People
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Christian Family Service Centre
Conditions:
Depressive Symptoms
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Mindfulness-based interventions, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), have the potential in improving psychological health in older people. With the growing older people population, the...
Detailed Description
Depression is one of the most common yet under-recognized mental disorders in older adults in Hong Kong, and it is estimated that approximately one in 10 older people has clinically significant depres...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 60 years or older
- have depressive symptoms of mild level or above, as indicated by scoring 5 or more in PHQ-9
- can give informed consent to participate
Exclusion
- known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia
- imminent suicidal risk
- difficulty in communication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 31 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
112 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05995587
Start Date
May 31 2022
End Date
November 30 2023
Last Update
April 1 2024
Active Locations (6)
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1
Amity Place (Kwun Tong Central)
Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
2
Shun On District Elderly Community Centre (DECC)
Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
3
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
4
Wellness Zone - Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness
Sai Kung, Hong Kong