Status:
COMPLETED
Prevention of Suicide in Primary Care Elderly: Collaborative Trial (PROSPECT)
Lead Sponsor:
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Depression
Suicide, Attempted
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a primary care intervention on reducing suicidal ideation and depression in older patients.
Detailed Description
Suicide rates are highest in late life; the majority of older adults who die by suicide have seen a primary care physician in preceding months. Depression is the strongest risk factor for late-life su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- upcoming appointment with primary care clinician
Exclusion
- inability to give consent
- minimental status examination \<18
- ability to communicate in English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
August 1 2003
Estimated Enrollment :
1200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00279682
Start Date
May 1 1999
End Date
August 1 2003
Last Update
January 19 2006
Active Locations (3)
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1
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
White Plains, New York, United States, 10506
2
Universilty of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
3
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213