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Depression in seniors: a Three-Year study reveals tough prognosis

NCT ID NCT01952366

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sykehuset Innlandet HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Norwegian study followed 169 elderly patients with depression for three years to see how they fared after specialist treatment. Researchers tracked whether depression returned or became chronic, and also checked for signs of dementia. The goal was to better understand the long-term outlook for older adults with depression.

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Study facts

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Participants

169 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Dec 2009

Finished

Apr 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Elderly (\>60 years) depressed patients referred to treatment at specialist helth care service in Norway.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with depression referred to treatment at specialist health care in Norway. * Patients above 60 years Exclusion Criteria: \- Demented patients with severe aphasia and patients with life threatening diseases will be excluded

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Depression depressive disorder

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Dementia Depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Innlandet Hospital Trust

    Ottestad, 2315, Norway

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