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Can sharing life stories restore dignity in care homes?

NCT ID NCT07824401

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether dignity therapy can help older adults in long-term care facilities feel more dignified and less depressed. In dignity therapy, a trained therapist guides residents through a recorded interview about their life and what they want their family to remember. The edited transcript is returned to the resident to share with loved ones. The trial compares residents who receive dignity therapy with those who receive usual care, and also surveys family members and staff about whether the approach is practical and affordable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dignity therapy, a guided interview in which older adults record and share their life story
What this could lead to
If it works, dignity therapy could become a low-cost way for long-term care homes to help residents feel valued and ease depression.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and runs in one region of Taiwan, so results may not apply elsewhere. Dignity therapy depends on trained staff and time, which many care homes may lack.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 240 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Those who receive long-term care services in a long-term care institution; 2. Those aged 65 or above; 3. Those who can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese; 4. Those who are willing to participate in this research project and fill out the consent form after the purpose and process of the research are explained. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those diagnosed with dementia, delirium, disability, mental disorder, or other organic brain disease; 2. Those who are unconscious and incapable of acting.

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Dignity Elderly (people aged 65 or more)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tatung Jianguo Community Day Care Center

    RECRUITING

    Kaohsiung City, 801001, Taiwan

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