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Reducing Anxiety and Improving Functioning in Older Veterans
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Diaphragmatic Breathing, and 1 other intervention for Anxiety Disorders. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Anxiety leads to poor quality of life, avoidance of activities, decreased social engagement, functional decline, and disability in older patients. This study will compare two self-directed treatments delivered via Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) videos that can be viewed in one's own home. The two treatments being compared are: psychoeducation, which refers to information and education about anxiety, and a behavioral treatment program, called BREATHE (Breathing, Relaxation and Education for Anxiety Treatment in the Home Environment). BREATHE teaches diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either treatment. The study is 12 weeks long. There are 4 weeks of treatment via DVD and 8 weeks of follow-up. Participants will be asked questions about anxiety symptoms, mood, health and functioning.
Study Details
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Interventions
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a treatment in which individuals tense and release their muscle groups in a sequential order. This helps reduce anxiety and tension. It also teaches individuals to differentiate between muscle tension and relaxation.
Diaphragmatic breathing is a way in which people breathe using their diaphragm. This type of breathing has been found to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
DVD-delivered psychoeducation. Participants will view videos that contain information about what anxiety is and information about one's well-being. This condition is an attention placebo control.