This database contains 7 studies, archived under the term: "interview psychological"
DHEA and cognition in HIV-positive patients with non-major depression
Background: Dihydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has been investigated for its potential role in improving cognition in a number of patient populations. Treatment options are limited for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.; Objective: The authors tested the effect of DHEA administration on the cognitive functioning of HIV-positive subjects with non-major depression.; Method: The neuropsychological testing data for 60 HIV-positive patients […]
Rosiglitazone monotherapy in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease: results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III study
Gold, Michael,
Alderton, Claire,
Zvartau-Hind, Marina,
Egginton, Sally,
Saunders, Ann M.,
Irizarry, Michael,
Craft, Suzanne,
Landreth, Gary,
Linnamägi, Ulla,
Sawchak, Sharon
Background/aims: A phase II study of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ agonist rosiglitazone extended release (RSG XR) in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) detected a treatment benefit to cognition in apolipoprotein E(APOE)-ε4-negative subjects. The current phase III study with prospective stratification by APOE genotype was conducted to confirm the efficacy and safety of RSG XR in mild-to-moderate […]
A telephone intervention for dementia caregivers: background, design, and baseline characteristics
Tremont, Geoffrey,
Davis, Jennifer,
Papandonatos, George D.,
Grover, Christine,
Ott, Brian R.,
Fortinsky, Richard H.,
Gozalo, Pedro,
Bishop, Duane S.
Family caregivers of individuals with dementia are at heightened risk for emotional and mental health problems. Many caregivers do not seek assistance or become isolated in their caregiving role. Multi-component interventions have demonstrated efficacy for reducing emotional distress and burden, although these approaches are potentially costly and are not widely accessible. In response to these […]
Effect of shunt operation on idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus patients in reducing caregiver burden: evidence from SINPHONI
Kazui, Hiroaki,
Mori, Etsuro,
Hashimoto, Masaaki,
Ishikawa, Masatsune,
Hirono, Nobutsugu,
Takeda, Masatoshi
Background/aims: Patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) are often given shunt operations to reduce the triad symptoms (cognitive impairment, gait disturbance and urinary disturbance). We examined whether they also reduce caregiver burden.; Methods: The personal strain (PS) and role strain (RS) factors, which are related to the stress and constraints, respectively, on the caregivers […]