Talking therapy may unlock active aging in later life
NCT ID NCT07740005
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a 10-session group program—blending existential therapy, solution-focused techniques, and narrative therapy—can help older adults overcome psychosocial barriers like isolation and role loss to age more actively. Adults aged 65 and older from a primary healthcare mental health unit are randomly assigned to either the group program or a control group. Researchers measure quality of life and active aging scores before, right after, and three months after the sessions, and also gather participants' personal experiences to understand how the intervention works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A structured 10-session group program combining existential therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and narrative therapy techniques
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this group program could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve quality of life and support active aging in older adults facing psychosocial challenges.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with 26 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's benefits are uncertain, and participation requires cognitive and communication abilities that not all older adults have.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sinop University
Sinop, Merkez, 57000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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