Intervention for Anxiety After Falls

Anxiety Clinical Trial

Official title: Intervention for Disabling Anxiety in Older Adults Injured by Falls

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a brief intervention for disabling anxiety is practical to conduct and beneficial for older adults injured by falls.

Clinical Trial Description

Falls are the most commonly occurring cause of traumatic injury among older adults. For many, the consequences include reduced mobility, difficulty performing basic self-care, social isolation, deteriorating health, or even death. Most interventions for falls do not address anxiety in the aftermath of falling.

After an initial study assessment, participants will complete 8 home-based sessions of a Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT). The sessions will be led by a study clinician who will cover the 5 intervention components:(a) education (learning about anxiety and the rationale for treatment); (b) relaxation training (learning skills to reduce tension); (c) cognitive restructuring (learning skills needed to cope better with distressing thoughts); (d) behavioral activation (learning to initiate healthy activity); and (e) exposure (coaching in how to confront avoided thoughts, situations, and people).

Participants will also complete assessments following completion of the intervention and 3 months after completion of the intervention. ;

Study Design

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anxiety
• Anxiety Disorders
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Specific Phobia
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
• Stress Disorders, Traumatic

• NCT number: NCT01268657
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Weill Medical College of Cornell University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: January 2011
• Completion date: February 2014