NCT02799524

Comparison of Mood Disorders Screening Scales in Geriatric Oncology

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 93 (actual)
• Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the scales commonly used in geriatrics and oncology distress thermometer ( analogue scale rated from 0 to 1 for the emotional distress ) , the GDS15 (15 issues closed binary response seeking signs of depression ) the HADS (14 questions assessing the intensity of anxiety signs and signs of depression listed 0-3 ). The prospective observational study will be conducted in parallel on two sites ( University Hospital Centre and François Baclesse ) after informed patient information. It will be offered to patients 70 years and over with a new diagnosis or relapse of cancer or haematological malignancies in the hospital to meet the mood disorder screening questionnaires .

Detailed description

There are various tools validated and recommended by the SiO and SFPO for screening mood disorders in geriatric oncology . The choice among them depends on the usual practices of the various teams , only some scales assessing depressive signs and other signs of anxiety too. None were assessed in a population aged diagnosis of cancer or hematologic malignancy in pre- therapeutic situation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the scales commonly used in geriatrics and oncology distress thermometer ( analogue scale rated from 0 to 1 for the emotional distress ) , the GDS15 (15 issues closed binary response seeking signs of depression ) the HADS (14 questions assessing the intensity of anxiety signs and signs of depression listed 0-3 ) The prospective observational study will be conducted in parallel on two sites ( University Hospital Centre and François Baclesse ) after informed patient information. It will be offered to patients 70 years and over with a new diagnosis or relapse of cancer or haematological malignancies in the hospital to meet the mood disorder screening questionnaires . If one test is abnormal , a clinical psychological care will be offered . When returning home : telephone contact will be made the same day with the doctor , asking him to please make thymic revaluation within 2 weeks ( informed patient). It will be sent to the doctor by post a rubric of Major Depressive Episode criteria of the DSM V to return . If the patient remains hospitalized , the doctor taking care of patient will be contacted to obtain the same information . In addition, the investigators will study the impact on the management (change or introduction of an antidepressant and / or anxiolytic use of psychotherapy or psychological counseling ... ) to 5 weeks

Conditions

• Mood Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	comparison of screening scales	Concordance degrees Assessment of each of 2 scales ( HADS and GDS ) from the DSM- V , for diagnostic confirmation of major depressive episodes in elderly patients with cancer or haematological malignancies

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-12-01
• Primary completion: 2016-12-01
• Completion: 2017-07-01
• First posted: 2016-06-15
• Last updated: 2017-08-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France