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N/ACompleted· 74 enrolled
Drug / intervention
PATH +1 morebehavioral
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A Treatment for Depressed, Cognitively Impaired Elders

Weill Medical College of Cornell University·interventional·Posted Aug 29, 2006·Updated Jul 24, 2017

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating PATH and ST-CI for Depression. Completed, enrolled 74 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy of Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH) vs. Supportive Therapy for Cognitively Impaired (ST-CI) older adults in reducing depression and disability in treating depressed, cognitively impaired older adults.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedAug 29, 2006
Enrollment StartApr 1, 2006
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.4 yearsPosted 19.8 years ago

Interventions

PATHbehavioral

PATH utilizes a problem solving approach based on Problem Solving Therapy (PST) and identifies problems that interfere with everyday functions and that contribute to depression and disability. The treatment then provides compensatory strategies and environmental adaptations that are designed to bypass the person's cognitive limitations and to improve adaptive functioning in the home environment. PATH also incorporates caregiver involvement to help patient reduce depression and improve functioning.

ST-CIbehavioral

Supportive therapy focuses on the use of nonspecific or common factors of therapy, including facilitation of affect, helping the person feel understood, empathy, the treatment ritual, success experiences, and therapeutic optimism. In working with the participant, the therapist creates a supportive relationship and encourages the participant to consider his/her strengths and abilities rather than focusing on negative aspects of his/her character.