Relaxation Treatment for Anxiety in Adults Aged 60 or Older

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 31, 2015

Primary Completion Date

June 30, 2017

Study Completion Date

June 30, 2017

Conditions
Anxiety Disorders
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Deep or diaphragmatic breathing is taught prior to relaxation.

BEHAVIORAL

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Tensing and releasing muscle groups in a specified order to help reduce tension and anxiety.

Trial Locations (1)

94089

VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

FED

collaborator

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

OTHER

lead

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

OTHER