Talking therapy may boost mental flexibility in seniors
NCT ID NCT07139197
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based psychoeducation program for elderly people living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it can improve cognitive flexibility (the ability to adapt thinking) and reduce rumination (repetitive negative thoughts). Thirty-eight participants aged 65 and older will be split into two groups: one receives the program, the other gets no intervention. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires.
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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help elderly people in nursing homes think more flexibly and worry less.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply widely. The program may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest.
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Kars Huzurevi Yaşlı Bakım ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi / Kars Huzur Evi Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center
Kars, Center, 36100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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