Group therapy for depression in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy, called cognitive behavioural group therapy, can help older adults feel less depressed. It compares the therapy's effects across different age groups within the elderly population.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a geriatric psychiatrist.
- You scored above 12 on a depression screening questionnaire (Beck Depression Inventory).
- You are able to attend outpatient appointments (not in the hospital).
- You do not have dementia, psychosis, or a chronic personality disorder.
- You are not currently receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
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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