Assessing Depression in a Geriatric Cancer Population
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Depression |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 70 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/10/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2006 |
| End Date: | December 2019 |
The goal of this study is to learn more about how we measure depression in elderly cancer
patients (patients aged 70 and older). Depression is one of the most common causes of
emotional distress in the elderly and continues to be under-recognized. This is a problem
because depression can have a negative impact on quality of life. The symptoms of depression
are linked to poor health outcomes and higher costs of health care. In fact, depression is
one of the top five concerns facing the elderly today.
patients (patients aged 70 and older). Depression is one of the most common causes of
emotional distress in the elderly and continues to be under-recognized. This is a problem
because depression can have a negative impact on quality of life. The symptoms of depression
are linked to poor health outcomes and higher costs of health care. In fact, depression is
one of the top five concerns facing the elderly today.
We have a few questionnaires that have been used to measure depression, but we do not know
how these measures work with people with cancer. This study will help us answer this
question. To complete this study, we need people who may or may not be feeling down or
depressed.
If you choose to take part, you will be asked to do the following:
1. Fill out questionnaires that ask about:
- Your age, eduction, race, and income
- Your mood
In all, these questionnaires will take about 10 minutes to complete.
2. Answer questions about your mood. This will also take about 10 minutes to complete.
how these measures work with people with cancer. This study will help us answer this
question. To complete this study, we need people who may or may not be feeling down or
depressed.
If you choose to take part, you will be asked to do the following:
1. Fill out questionnaires that ask about:
- Your age, eduction, race, and income
- Your mood
In all, these questionnaires will take about 10 minutes to complete.
2. Answer questions about your mood. This will also take about 10 minutes to complete.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 70 and older
2. Diagnosis of early or late stage prostate cancer, or diagnosis of early or late stage
breast cancer
3. Actively engaged in one of the following cancer treatments: chemotherapy, radiation
therapy, hormone therapy
4. Able to provide informed consent
5. Ability to converse, write and read English
Exclusion Criteria:
1.Major psychopathology or cognitive impairment likely in the judgment of the research
staff to interfere with the participation or completion of the protocol.
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