Calmer Life: Treating Worry Among Older Adults In Underserved, Low-income, Minority Communities

Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02391363
Collaborator
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (Other)
247
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to see how helpful two different interventions offered through the Calmer Life program are in reducing worry and improving mood. The investigators also want to understand how a program like Calmer Life can be offered in underserved communities.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Behavioral: Cognitive behavior treatment
  • Behavioral: Information and referral
N/A

Detailed Description

Background: Recurrent, excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple topics is common in older adults, but it is not well studied. This significant worry can negatively affect thinking, and it is associated with poorer sleep, more depression, and worse general health. Despite its prevalence, researchers have not studied significant worry enough, particularly in low-income racial and ethnic minority populations. We know these groups are unlikely to have adequate mental health care. We also know that older adults and minorities prefer treatments for worry that do not require medication, and that these kinds of treatments can be effective. Additional tests of treatments that do not involve drugs are needed in low-income racial and ethnic minority populations. Such person-centered research could expand access to appropriate care.

Objectives: The study team plans to compare two approaches, one called Calmer Life (CL) and another called Enhanced Community Care (ECC). CL helps individuals by providing worry-reduction skills and resource counseling for basic needs in a flexible, culturally supportive manner. ECC relies on standard information and resource counseling. The study will answer three questions. First, compared to ECC, is CL more effective at relieving significant worry? Second, which one is more effective at reducing anxiety and depression and improving sleep, ability to do daily activities, and use of medical services? Third, are improvements still present three months after treatment concludes?

Methods: In agreement with our community partners and governed by a council of community leaders, consumers, and providers from low-income minority communities, we will conduct the study. This community-academic partnership, created four years ago, introduced CL to the community. Case managers and community health workers from partner organizations were trained to implement CL. They taught worry-reduction skills and helped participants increase their use of community resources. Content was flexible so that participants could choose which skills to learn and whether or not to include religion or spirituality. They also could learn skills at home, by telephone, or in the community. In a new, larger comparison study, we will enroll 120 women and 30 men who are 50 years of age or older with significant worry. Most (80 percent) will be African American, and 70 percent will have income below poverty. Participants will be assigned by chance to CL or ECC and treated for six months. Brief assessments at enrollment and at six and nine months will rely on participants' reports. Differences will be measured statistically.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
247 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Calmer Life: Treating Worry Among Older Adults In Underserved, Low-income, Minority Communities
Study Start Date :
Nov 1, 2014
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Sep 1, 2017
Actual Study Completion Date :
Feb 1, 2018

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Calmer Life

Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety

Behavioral: Cognitive behavior treatment
Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices

Active Comparator: Enhanced Community Care

Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs

Behavioral: Information and referral
Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Penn State Worry Questionnaire - A (PSWQ-A) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Brief measure of worry with 8 items measured on a 1-5 scale (1 = not at all typical, 3 = somewhat typical, 5 = very typical). Scores range from 8 to 40. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.

  2. Penn State Worry Questionnaire - A (PSWQ-A) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Brief measure of worry with 8 items measured on a 1-5 scale (1 = not at all typical, 3 = somewhat typical, 5 = very typical). Scores range from 8 to 40. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.

  3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Measure of Generalized Anxiety Disorder symptoms. 7 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater GAD symptoms.

  4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Measure of Generalized Anxiety Disorder symptoms. 7 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater GAD symptoms.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Geriatric Anxiety Inventory - SF (GAI-SF) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Five item scale with response options of yes = 1 and no = 0 to each item. Scores range from 0 to 5. Greater scores indicate greater anxiety.

  2. Geriatric Anxiety Inventory - SF (GAI-SF) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Five item scale with response options of yes = 1 and no = 0 to each item. Scores range from 0 to 5. Greater scores indicate greater anxiety.

  3. Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ 8) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Brief measure of depression symptoms consisting of 8 items rated from 0-3 (0 = not at all, 1 = several days, 2 = more than half the days, 3 = nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater depression severity.

  4. Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ 8) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Brief measure of depression symptoms consisting of 8 items rated from 0-3 (0 = not at all, 1 = several days, 2 = more than half the days, 3 = nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater depression severity.

  5. Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Brief measure of depression designed for use with older adults consisting of 15 items rated yes (1) or no (0). Scores range from 0 to 15. Higher scores indicate greater depression.

  6. Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Brief measure of depression designed for use with older adults consisting of 15 items rated yes (1) or no (0). Scores range from 0 to 15. Higher scores indicate greater depression.

  7. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Measure of sleep difficulties consisting of 7 items rated on a 0-4 scale. Scores range from 0 to 28. Higher scores indicate greater sleep difficulties.

  8. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Measure of sleep difficulties consisting of 7 items rated on a 0-4 scale. Scores range from 0 to 28. Higher scores indicate greater sleep difficulties.

  9. Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Frequency at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Measure that assesses disability frequency across 16 life tasks and social roles. Frequencies for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (never) to 5 (very often). Summary scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher participation in tasks/higher functioning.

  10. Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Frequency at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Measure that assesses disability frequency across 16 life tasks and social roles. Frequencies for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (never) to 5 (very often). Summary scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher participation in tasks/higher functioning.

  11. Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Limitation at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Measure that assesses disability limitations across 16 life tasks and social roles. Limitations for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (completely limited) to 5 (not at all limited). Raw scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher levels of capability of participating in tasks/higher functioning.

  12. Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Limitation [Baseline, 9 months]

    Measure that assesses disability limitations across 16 life tasks and social roles. Limitations for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (completely limited) to 5 (not at all limited). Raw scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher levels of capability of participating in tasks/higher functioning.

  13. Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Physical component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical functioning.

  14. Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS) [Baseline, 9 months]

    Physical component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical functioning.

  15. Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Survey Mental Component Summary (SF-12 MCS) at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Mental component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100.Higher scores indicate higher levels of mental health functioning.

  16. Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Survey Mental Component Summary (SF-12 MCS) at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Mental component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100.Higher scores indicate higher levels of mental health functioning.

  17. PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) Total at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Measure of PTSD symptoms. 20 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores = higher symptom severity.

  18. PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) Total at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Measure of PTSD symptoms. 20 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores = higher symptom severity.

  19. Health Service Use at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Number of participants who had visited a health care provider (e.g., physician, nurse, physician's assistant) over the past 3 months.

  20. Health Service Use at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Number of participants who had visited a health care provider (e.g., physician, nurse, physician's assistant) over the past 3 months.

  21. Hospital Admissions at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Number of participants who were admitted to a hospital in the past 3 months.

  22. Hospital Admissions at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Number of participants who were admitted to a hospital in the past 3 months.

  23. Social Service or Resource Use at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Number of participants who received social services or resources over the past 3 months

  24. Social Service or Resource Use at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Number of participants who received social services or resources over the past 3 months

  25. Psychological Service Use at 6 Months [Baseline, 6 months]

    Number of participants who discussed personal or emotional problems with a medical provider, clergy, mental health provider, or support group over the past 3 months

  26. Psychological Service Use at 9 Months [Baseline, 9 months]

    Number of participants who discussed personal or emotional problems with a medical provider, clergy, mental health provider, or support group over the past 3 months

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
50 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • PSWQ greater than 22
Exclusion Criteria:
  • PHQ score less than 20

  • Active suicidal intent

  • Active psychosis or bipolar disorder

  • Substance abuse

  • Cognitive impairment

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness & Safety (IQuESt) Houston Texas United States 77030

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Melinda A Stanley, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Melinda Stanley, Professor and Head, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02391363
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • AD-1310-06824
First Posted:
Mar 18, 2015
Last Update Posted:
May 31, 2019
Last Verified:
Feb 1, 2019
Keywords provided by Melinda Stanley, Professor and Head, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Recruitment occurred from February 2015 through October 2016 in community settings where older adults gather and/or receive services such as social service agencies, churches, senior housing and community centers.
Pre-assignment Detail Prior to random assignment, participants were screened at three separate times. During this process, 84 participants were ineligible due to presence of exclusionary criteria, 24 were lost to follow-up and 5 withdrew from the study.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 70 64
COMPLETED 59 56
NOT COMPLETED 11 8

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care Total
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 70 64 134
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
66.69
(9.394)
67.14
(9.127)
66.90
(9.235)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
61
87.1%
48
75%
109
81.3%
Male
9
12.9%
16
25%
25
18.7%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
Hispanic or Latino
3
4.3%
3
4.7%
6
4.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
67
95.7%
61
95.3%
128
95.5%
Unknown or Not Reported
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Asian
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1
1.4%
0
0%
1
0.7%
Black or African American
49
70%
54
84.4%
103
76.9%
White
18
25.7%
10
15.6%
28
20.9%
More than one race
1
1.4%
0
0%
1
0.7%
Unknown or Not Reported
1
1.4%
0
0%
1
0.7%
Region of Enrollment (Count of Participants)
United States
70
100%
64
100%
134
100%
Years of Education (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
13.91
(2.853)
13.28
(2.740)
13.61
(2.807)
Marital Status (Count of Participants)
Married
18
25.7%
15
23.4%
33
24.6%
Never Married
7
10%
11
17.2%
18
13.4%
Separated
3
4.3%
2
3.1%
5
3.7%
Divorced
29
41.4%
20
31.3%
49
36.6%
Widowed
13
18.6%
16
25%
29
21.6%
Income (Count of Participants)
<$10,000
13
18.6%
23
35.9%
36
26.9%
$10,000 - $20,000
29
41.4%
24
37.5%
53
39.6%
$20,000 - $30,000
11
15.7%
8
12.5%
19
14.2%
$30,000 - $40,000
8
11.4%
4
6.3%
12
9%
$40,000 - $50,000
3
4.3%
3
4.7%
6
4.5%
$50,000 - $60,000
5
7.1%
1
1.6%
6
4.5%
≥$60,000
1
1.4%
1
1.6%
2
1.5%
Psychotropic Medication Use (Count of Participants)
Any psychotropic
21
30%
18
28.1%
39
29.1%
Anti-anxiety
7
10%
7
10.9%
14
10.4%
Anti-depressant
16
22.9%
13
20.3%
29
21.6%
Anti-psychotic
4
5.7%
1
1.6%
5
3.7%
Hypnotic/Sleep
7
10%
7
10.9%
14
10.4%
Medication Use, Total (number of medications) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Psychotropic
0.50
(0.897)
0.44
(0.778)
0.47
(0.840)
Non-psychotropic
4.64
(3.323)
4.51
(3.671)
4.58
(3.480)
Diagnoses (Count of Participants)
None recorded
5
7.1%
4
6.3%
9
6.7%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
57
81.4%
45
70.3%
102
76.1%
Any Depressive Disorder
35
50%
34
53.1%
69
51.5%
Post Traumatic Stress Dissorder (PTSD)
5
7.1%
3
4.7%
8
6%
Social Phobia
13
18.6%
19
29.7%
32
23.9%
Specific Phobia
26
37.1%
33
51.6%
59
44%
Other Specificied Anxiety Disorder (OSAD) (GAD)
4
5.7%
10
15.6%
14
10.4%
OSAD (Other)
3
4.3%
3
4.7%
6
4.5%
Panic
4
5.7%
2
3.1%
6
4.5%
Service Use (Count of Participants)
Health Services
64
91.4%
56
87.5%
120
89.6%
Hospital Admissions
12
17.1%
10
15.6%
22
16.4%
Social Services
22
31.4%
17
26.6%
39
29.1%
Psychological Services
42
60%
29
45.3%
71
53%
Expectancy Rating Scale (ERS) Cred (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
26.34
(4.213)
25.03
(5.688)
25.72
(4.991)
Expectancy Rating Scale (ERS) Exp (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
8.58
(1.762)
7.69
(2.650)
8.16
(2.264)
Penn State Worry Questionnaire-A (PSWQ-A) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
26.73
(7.535)
26.25
(6.933)
26.50
(7.231)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
11.00
(5.421)
10.56
(5.108)
10.79
(5.259)
Geriatric Anxiety Inventory-SF (GAI-SF) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
3.39
(1.544)
3.30
(1.752)
3.34
(1.641)
Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
5.97
(3.547)
5.61
(3.697)
5.80
(3.610)
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
13.44
(6.841)
13.00
(6.264)
13.23
(6.551)
Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Frequency (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
48.90
(6.281)
48.05
(7.231)
48.49
(6.739)
Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Limitation (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
59.05
(10.799)
59.38
(10.429)
59.21
(10.585)
PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) Total (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
28.77
(16.601)
26.92
(16.157)
27.89
(16.355)
Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale (PHQ 8) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
11.41
(6.076)
11.13
(5.849)
11.28
(5.948)
Brief RCOPE Positive Subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
24.22
(4.702)
23.84
(4.144)
24.04
(4.424)
Brief RCOPE Negative subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
10.38
(4.815)
10.96
(5.044)
10.66
(4.915)
Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
38.38
(12.468)
38.51
(11.498)
38.44
(11.969)
Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Survey Mental Component Summary (SF-12 MCS) (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
40.08
(9.708)
40.14
(10.150)
40.11
(9.884)

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Penn State Worry Questionnaire - A (PSWQ-A) at 6 Months
Description Brief measure of worry with 8 items measured on a 1-5 scale (1 = not at all typical, 3 = somewhat typical, 5 = very typical). Scores range from 8 to 40. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
26.73
(7.53)
26.25
(6.93)
6 months
22.04
(8.54)
23.04
(7.17)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month PSWQ-A, controlling for baseline PSWQ-A. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate of .05.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.77
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.08 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
2. Primary Outcome
Title Penn State Worry Questionnaire - A (PSWQ-A) at 9 Months
Description Brief measure of worry with 8 items measured on a 1-5 scale (1 = not at all typical, 3 = somewhat typical, 5 = very typical). Scores range from 8 to 40. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
26.73
(7.53)
26.25
(6.93)
9 months
21.87
(8.72)
20.18
(7.70)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month PSWQ-A, controlling for baseline PSWQ-A. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.07
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 3.50 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
3. Primary Outcome
Title Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at 6 Months
Description Measure of Generalized Anxiety Disorder symptoms. 7 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater GAD symptoms.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
11.00
(5.42)
10.56
(5.11)
6 months
7.13
(6.41)
8.11
(5.69)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month GAD-7, controlling for baseline GAD-7. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.34
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.92. (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
4. Primary Outcome
Title Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at 9 Months
Description Measure of Generalized Anxiety Disorder symptoms. 7 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater GAD symptoms.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
11.00
(5.42)
10.56
(5.11)
9 months
7.54
(5.51)
6.62
(5.66)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month GAD-7, controlling for baseline GAD-7. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.08
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 3.20 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Geriatric Anxiety Inventory - SF (GAI-SF) at 6 Months
Description Five item scale with response options of yes = 1 and no = 0 to each item. Scores range from 0 to 5. Greater scores indicate greater anxiety.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
3.39
(1.54)
3.30
(1.75)
6 months
2.25
(2.00)
2.48
(1.78)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month GAI-SF, controlling for baseline GAI-SF. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.45
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.59 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Geriatric Anxiety Inventory - SF (GAI-SF) at 9 Months
Description Five item scale with response options of yes = 1 and no = 0 to each item. Scores range from 0 to 5. Greater scores indicate greater anxiety.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
3.39
(1.54)
3.30
(1.75)
9 months
2.65
(2.11)
2.31
(1.71)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month GAI-SF, controlling for baseline GAI-SF. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.13
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 2.37 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ 8) at 6 Months
Description Brief measure of depression symptoms consisting of 8 items rated from 0-3 (0 = not at all, 1 = several days, 2 = more than half the days, 3 = nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater depression severity.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
11.41
(6.08)
11.13
(5.85)
6 months
7.28
(6.48)
8.48
(6.06)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month PHQ-8, controlling for baseline PHQ-8. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.52
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.42 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ 8) at 9 Months
Description Brief measure of depression symptoms consisting of 8 items rated from 0-3 (0 = not at all, 1 = several days, 2 = more than half the days, 3 = nearly every day). Scores range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater depression severity.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
11.41
(6.08)
11.13
(5.85)
9 months
7.39
(6.35)
7.00
(5.58)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month PHQ-8, controlling for baseline PHQ-8. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.29
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 1.14 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS) at 6 Months
Description Brief measure of depression designed for use with older adults consisting of 15 items rated yes (1) or no (0). Scores range from 0 to 15. Higher scores indicate greater depression.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
5.97
(3.55)
5.61
(3.70)
6 months
3.75
(3.42)
4.33
(3.44)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month GDS-SF, controlling for baseline GDS-SF. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.14
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 2.19 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS) at 9 Months
Description Brief measure of depression designed for use with older adults consisting of 15 items rated yes (1) or no (0). Scores range from 0 to 15. Higher scores indicate greater depression.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
5.97
(3.55)
5.61
(3.70)
9 months
3.80
(3.49)
3.92
(3.19)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month GDS-SF, controlling for baseline GDS-SF. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.59
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.30 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at 6 Months
Description Measure of sleep difficulties consisting of 7 items rated on a 0-4 scale. Scores range from 0 to 28. Higher scores indicate greater sleep difficulties.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
13.44
(6.84)
13.00
(6.26)
6 months
10.08
(8.08)
10.13
(7.16)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month ISI, controlling for baseline ISI. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.64
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.22 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at 9 Months
Description Measure of sleep difficulties consisting of 7 items rated on a 0-4 scale. Scores range from 0 to 28. Higher scores indicate greater sleep difficulties.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
13.44
(6.84)
13.00
(6.26)
9 months
9.81
(7.65)
9.51
(6.86)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month ISI, controlling for baseline ISI. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.35
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.88 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Frequency at 6 Months
Description Measure that assesses disability frequency across 16 life tasks and social roles. Frequencies for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (never) to 5 (very often). Summary scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher participation in tasks/higher functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
48.90
(6.28)
48.05
(7.23)
6 months
51.05
(7.30)
49.83
(6.94)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month LL-FDI, controlling for baseline LL-FDI. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.52
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.42 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Frequency at 9 Months
Description Measure that assesses disability frequency across 16 life tasks and social roles. Frequencies for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (never) to 5 (very often). Summary scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher participation in tasks/higher functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
48.90
(6.28)
48.05
(7.23)
9 months
50.85
(8.05)
49.64
(8.97)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month LL-FDI, controlling for baseline LL-FDI. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.92
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = .01(Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
15. Secondary Outcome
Title Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Limitation at 6 Months
Description Measure that assesses disability limitations across 16 life tasks and social roles. Limitations for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (completely limited) to 5 (not at all limited). Raw scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher levels of capability of participating in tasks/higher functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
59.05
(10.80)
59.39
(10.43)
6 months
64.54
(16.97)
62.64
(13.30)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month LL-FDI, controlling for baseline LL-FDI. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.59
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.29 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
16. Secondary Outcome
Title Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LL-FDI) Disability Subscale - Limitation
Description Measure that assesses disability limitations across 16 life tasks and social roles. Limitations for the 16 items are rated on a scale from 1 (completely limited) to 5 (not at all limited). Raw scores are transformed to scaled summary scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent higher levels of capability of participating in tasks/higher functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
59.05
(10.80)
59.39
(10.43)
9 months
62.30
(13.86)
62.45
(13.51)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month LL-FDI, controlling for baseline LL-FDI. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.89
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.20 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
17. Secondary Outcome
Title Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS) at 6 Months
Description Physical component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
38.38
(12.47)
38.51
(11.50)
6 months
37.86
(12.09)
36.45
(11.95)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month SF-12, controlling for baseline SF-12. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.64
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F= 0.23 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
18. Secondary Outcome
Title Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS)
Description Physical component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
38.38
(12.47)
38.51
(11.50)
9 months
38.37
(13.26)
36.93
(12.71)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month SF-12, controlling for baseline SF-12. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.94
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.00 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
19. Secondary Outcome
Title Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Survey Mental Component Summary (SF-12 MCS) at 6 Months
Description Mental component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100.Higher scores indicate higher levels of mental health functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
40.08
(9.71)
40.14
(10.15)
6 months
47.25
(12.17)
45.91
(10.94)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month SF-12, controlling for baseline SF-12. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.98
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.00 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
20. Secondary Outcome
Title Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Survey Mental Component Summary (SF-12 MCS) at 9 Months
Description Mental component summary score of the 12-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-12), a measure of health-related quality of life. Summary raw scores are transformed to scale scores ranging from 0 to 100.Higher scores indicate higher levels of mental health functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
40.08
(9.71)
40.14
(10.15)
9 months
46.98
(10.46)
47.27
(11.57)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month SF-12, controlling for baseline SF-12. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.88
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F= 0.02 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
21. Secondary Outcome
Title PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) Total at 6 Months
Description Measure of PTSD symptoms. 20 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores = higher symptom severity.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
28.77
(16.60)
18.02
(18.85)
6 months
26.92
(16.16)
20.35
(16.11)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month PCL-5, controlling for baseline PCL-5. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.31
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 1.02 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
22. Secondary Outcome
Title PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) Total at 9 Months
Description Measure of PTSD symptoms. 20 items rated from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores = higher symptom severity.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
28.77
(16.60)
26.92
(16.16)
9 months
18.28
(17.39)
18.53
(15.94)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments Analyses were ITT using PROC MI and PROC MI ANALYZE in conjunction with ANCOVA. We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month PCL-5, controlling for baseline PCL-5. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.96
Comments P-value for treatment-group effect (CL vs ECC)
Method ANCOVA
Comments Treatment group F = 0.00 (Numerator df = 1, Denominator df varies, as multiple imputation was used).
23. Secondary Outcome
Title Health Service Use at 6 Months
Description Number of participants who had visited a health care provider (e.g., physician, nurse, physician's assistant) over the past 3 months.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
64
91.4%
56
87.5%
6 months
47
67.1%
45
70.3%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month health service use, controlling for baseline health service use. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.52
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = 0.40 (SE = 0.63). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
24. Secondary Outcome
Title Health Service Use at 9 Months
Description Number of participants who had visited a health care provider (e.g., physician, nurse, physician's assistant) over the past 3 months.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
64
91.4%
56
87.5%
9 months
52
74.3%
39
60.9%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month health service use, controlling for baseline health service use. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.04
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = 1.79 (SE = 0.85). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
25. Secondary Outcome
Title Hospital Admissions at 6 Months
Description Number of participants who were admitted to a hospital in the past 3 months.
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
12
17.1%
10
15.6%
6 months
12
17.1%
5
7.8%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month hospital admissions, controlling for baseline hospital admissions. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.04
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = 1.56 (SE = 0.74). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
26. Secondary Outcome
Title Hospital Admissions at 9 Months
Description Number of participants who were admitted to a hospital in the past 3 months.
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
12
17.1%
10
15.6%
9 months
14
20%
3
4.7%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month hospital admissions, controlling for baseline hospital admissions. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.001
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = 2.96 (SE = 0.91). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
27. Secondary Outcome
Title Social Service or Resource Use at 6 Months
Description Number of participants who received social services or resources over the past 3 months
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
22
31.4%
17
26.6%
6 months
17
24.3%
11
17.2%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month social service use, controlling for baseline social service use. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.42
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = 0.42 (SE = 0.51). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
28. Secondary Outcome
Title Social Service or Resource Use at 9 Months
Description Number of participants who received social services or resources over the past 3 months
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
22
31.4%
17
26.6%
9 months
18
25.7%
14
21.9%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month social service use, controlling for baseline social service use. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.85
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = 0.09 (SE = 0.47). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
29. Secondary Outcome
Title Psychological Service Use at 6 Months
Description Number of participants who discussed personal or emotional problems with a medical provider, clergy, mental health provider, or support group over the past 3 months
Time Frame Baseline, 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
42
60%
29
45.3%
6 months
31
44.3%
31
48.4%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 6 month psychological service use, controlling for baseline psychological service use. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.55
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = -0.28 (SE = 0.46). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.
30. Secondary Outcome
Title Psychological Service Use at 9 Months
Description Number of participants who discussed personal or emotional problems with a medical provider, clergy, mental health provider, or support group over the past 3 months
Time Frame Baseline, 9 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
134 participants who completed baseline assessment.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
Measure Participants 70 64
Baseline
42
60%
29
45.3%
9 months
26
37.1%
20
31.3%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Calmer Life, Enhanced Community Care
Comments We expected to reject the null hypothesis of no treatment group difference in 9 month psychological service use, controlling for baseline psychological service use. Race/ethnicity and ERS-expectancies significantly differed between groups at baseline and were included as covariates. A total of 134 participants allowed for 80% power to detect moderate group differences (d=.49) in primary and secondary outcomes given a 2-tailed type 1 error rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.54
Comments Parameter estimate for treatment group = -0.29 (SE = 0.47). Controlled for baseline health service use, ERS-expectancies and race/ethnicity
Method Regression, Logistic
Comments ITT analyses with PROC MI AND MI ANALYZE in conjunction with multiple logistic regression.

Adverse Events

Time Frame 2.5 years
Adverse Event Reporting Description No adverse events were reported.
Arm/Group Title Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Arm/Group Description Cognitive behavior treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavior treatment: Anxiety management skills with the option to included religious/spiritual beliefs and practices Enhanced information and referral services for mental health and basic needs Information and referral: Resource counseling and follow-up for mental health and basic needs
All Cause Mortality
Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/70 (0%) 0/64 (0%)
Serious Adverse Events
Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/70 (0%) 0/64 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Calmer Life Enhanced Community Care
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/70 (0%) 0/64 (0%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Melinda A. Stanley, PhD
Organization Baylor College of Medicine
Phone 713-794-8841
Email mstanley@bcm.edu
Responsible Party:
Melinda Stanley, Professor and Head, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02391363
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • AD-1310-06824
First Posted:
Mar 18, 2015
Last Update Posted:
May 31, 2019
Last Verified:
Feb 1, 2019