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Issues in clinical trials with the depressed elderly.

E D Rothblum, A J Sholomskas, C Berry

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Elderly patients with depression showed significant improvement with combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Despite initial referral challenges, they demonstrated good compliance and sustained symptom relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • High prevalence of depression in the elderly.
    • Limited research on effective treatments for geriatric depression.
    • Need for evidence-based interventions for older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in elderly patients with depression.
    • To assess treatment adherence and symptomatic relief in this population.
    • To identify common triggers for depression in the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 18 elderly patients received interpersonal psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
    • Pharmacotherapy involved a six-week, double-blind, randomized trial of alprazolam, imipramine, or placebo.
    • Therapy focused on attendance, compliance, symptom relief, and life problems.

    Main Results:

    • Elderly patients responded well to community outreach for psychotherapy programs, though many were inappropriate referrals.
    • Patients demonstrated good drug compliance and comparable attendance rates to younger populations.
    • Significant and sustained improvement was observed on depression scales (Hamilton and Raskin).

    Conclusions:

    • Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are effective for treating depression in the elderly.
    • Grief and role transitions associated with life changes are common triggers for depression in this age group.
    • Interpersonal psychotherapy addressing these life changes is crucial for successful treatment outcomes.

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