Montessori method for seniors: a new path to preserve independence?

NCT ID NCT07758478

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Montessori-based activities—structured, hands-on tasks often used in education—can improve cognitive function and daily living skills in adults aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive these interventions twice a week for 8 weeks or to a control group. The goal is to see if this approach can help older adults maintain or improve their mental abilities and ability to perform everyday tasks like feeding and dressing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Montessori-based interventions (structured activities tailored for nursing home residents)
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a non-drug way to help older adults maintain independence and mental sharpness in nursing homes.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (60 participants) and the intervention is brief (8 weeks), so benefits may be modest or not lasting. Results may not apply to all older adults.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

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ACTIVITIES, DAILY LIVING COGNITIVE FUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kastamonu

Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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