Status:
COMPLETED
Games to Overcome Late Life Depression
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Conditions:
Major Depressive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a pilot study divided into two phases. IN phase 1 (completed) participants will be randomized to receive 8 weeks of Problem Solving Therapy (PST) alone or 8 weeks of a cognitive training game ...
Detailed Description
Evo is a computer game that targets parts of the brain (i.e. the cognitive control network) that we think may be associated with depressive symptoms. This study is exploratory and will inform future h...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between 60-80 years of age
- Meets criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
- Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) of 20 or greater
- Mini Mental State Exam score of 24 or greater
- Can speak and read English
- Able to physically participate in the research protocol (e.g.: is not suffering from a terminal or highly disabling illness)
- Can participate in MRI scans
- Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion
- History of psychosis, mania, or currently using or abusing illicit drugs or alcohol
- Diagnosis of dementia
- Taking cognitive enhancers
- Change in or newly began taking psychiatric medication within the last 6 months
- Pacemaker
- Metal in the body that cannot be removed
- Color blind
- Movement disorder that prevents participation -
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02229188
Start Date
December 1 2013
End Date
August 31 2018
Last Update
September 19 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105