Online therapy for depression after ICU stay
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if an online cognitive behavioral therapy program can help reduce depression and slow down thinking and memory problems in older adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU). It looks at whether treating depression can protect your brain health after a serious illness.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older
- You stayed in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 2 days
- You currently have symptoms of depression, like feeling down or losing interest in things
- You are willing to do memory and thinking tests
- You have access to a telephone
- You were discharged home or to an independent or assisted living facility
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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