NCT06824532 · Albany Research Institute, Inc.
Veteran's Perceptions of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Depression and End-of-Life
(KAP)
What this study is about
The goal of this exploratory, mixed-method design study is to gather qualitative and quantitative data obtained through interviews and questionnaires with veterans who are currently enrolled at the VA for healthcare.
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The goal of this exploratory, mixed-method design study is to gather qualitative and quantitative data obtained through interviews and questionnaires with veterans who are currently enrolled at the VA for healthcare. The main question this study aims to answer is: How do veterans aged 65+ who are enrolled for care at the VA understand ketamine assisted psychotherapy for depression and for end-of-life distress? Using a story-completion approach, participants will be provided with a brief story starter involving a fictitious character and scenario and asking them to complete the story. Few contextual details will be offered about the character. In responding to ambiguous cues, participants are thought to project their conscious and subconscious perceptions about the phenomenon in question onto the story, a useful method for exploring stigmatized topics. The purpose of this exercise is to ascertain the participants attitudes and perceptions regarding ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
Primary outcome measures
Patient Health Questionnaire 9
Time frame: 2 weeks
Screening tool for depressive symptoms. Scores range from 0-27 with lower scores indicating better outcomes
Ten Item Personality Inventory
Time frame: 2 weeks
A 10-item measure of the Big Five dimensions is offered for situations when very short measures are needed, personality is not the primary topic of interest. It assesses the big-five traits-Emotional Stability, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness-using two items for each scale. Scores range from 1-70.
Death Anxiety Questionnaire
Time frame: 2 weeks
The 15-item self report scale is a reliable and valid measure of individual differences in and perceptions of death anxiety. Scores range from 0-30 with higher scores indicate a higher level of anxiety.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Veterans enrolled in VA care.
- Age 65 or older.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Exclusion criteria
- Cognitively impaired to the extent that patient cannot comprehend the survey.
Where
- Albany, New York
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