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Table 1 Sample characteristics

From: Physical exercise augmented cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults with generalised anxiety disorder (PEXACOG): a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial

Parameter

N = 4

Sex

 

Male

50%

Female

50%

Age

 

Mean

65.5

SD

3.2

Range

8

Marital status

 

Partner

75%

Single

25%

Level of education

 

Elementary school – max. 10 years

25%

High school – max. 13 years

50%

Certificate of apprenticeship

25%

Tapering of benzodiazepines

75%

Activity level at screening

 

Everyday activity level

M = 61–89 min

Physical exercise

M = up to 29 min

GAD-7* at screening

M = 16.5

MMS-E** score

M = 29.75

M.I.N.I*** comorbid diagnosis

 

Major Depressive Disorder – ongoing or previous

100%

Suicidality

75%

Panic disorder – with or without agoraphobia

75%

  1. *GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire – 7 [31]
  2. **MMS-E: Mini Mental Status Examination [30]
  3. ***M.I.N.I: Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview [28, 29]