Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Parkinson's Disease

Depression Clinical Trial

Official title:

Depression in Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Project Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Improve Depression and Coping

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Terminated

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00810628
• Other study ID #: OHSUIRB4613
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• First received: December 17, 2008
• Last updated: October 23, 2014
• Start date: January 2009
• Est. completion date: December 2009

Study information

• Verified date: December 2008
• Source: Oregon Health and Science University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this pilot program is to develop and evaluate a new treatment program for depression in Parkinson's disease (PD). The treatment uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT)to teach patients how to become more aware of their thoughts and feelings and to change thinking patterns and behaviors that may be related to depressive symptoms. This is the first time that this treatment has been used in a group setting for depression in PD.

Target population is patients in the Movement Disorders Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University who have Parkinson's disease and mild to moderate depression.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Terminated
• Enrollment: 12
• Est. completion date: December 2009
• Est. primary completion date: September 2009
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 35 Years to 85 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parkinson's disease, mild to moderate depression, seen at Oregon Health & Science University

Exclusion Criteria:

• Suicidal

• Cognitive impairment with MOCA <26

Study Design

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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Depression
• Depressive Disorder
• Parkinson Disease
• Parkinson's Disease

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Individual interviews and group discussion/training.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Oregon Health & Science University	Portland	Oregon

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Oregon Health and Science University	National Parkinson Foundation

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (1)

Dobkin RD, Allen LA, Menza M. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression in Parkinson's disease: a pilot study. Mov Disord. 2007 May 15;22(7):946-52. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	The change in CESD score		Baseline and 10 weeks	No