Guided Self-Help for Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Depression, Parkinson's Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Depression, Parkinson's disease, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Previous diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a general neurologist or Movement Disorders Specialist
- Clinically significant depression as determined by study staff
- 35-85 years old
- Stable medication regimen ≥ 6 weeks
- No change in mental health treatment in past 2 months _
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe depressive symptoms
- Suicidal plans or intent
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Significant motor fluctuations (i.e., ≥ 50% of the day)
- Unstable medical conditions
- Receiving CBT elsewhere
Sites / Locations
- Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Guided Cognitive-Behavioral Self-Help
All participants will receive the experimental intervention: Guided Cognitive-Behavioral Self-Help. The 10 patient treatment modules will incorporate exercise, behavioral activation, thought monitoring and restructuring, relaxation training, worry control, and sleep hygiene. The four caregiver educational modules will provide caregivers with the skills needed to facilitate patients' practice of treatment techniques learned in session. For example, caregivers will be taught to help patients identify negative thoughts and replace them with more balanced alternatives and will be given tools to assist patients complete therapy goals (i.e., exercise, socializing).