Anxiety in Older Veterans

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

56

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 5, 2018

Primary Completion Date

March 1, 2021

Study Completion Date

March 1, 2021

Conditions
Anxiety Disorders
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a treatment in which individuals tense and release their muscle groups in a sequential order. This helps reduce anxiety and tension. It also teaches individuals to differentiate between muscle tension and relaxation.

BEHAVIORAL

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing is a way in which people breathe using their diaphragm. This type of breathing has been found to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

OTHER

Psychoeducation (Placebo)

DVD-delivered psychoeducation. Participants will view videos that contain information about what anxiety is and information about one's well-being. This condition is an attention placebo control.

Trial Locations (1)

94304-1290

VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto

All Listed Sponsors
lead

VA Office of Research and Development

FED

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