Talking therapy aims to rewrite depression in the elderly

NCT ID NCT07371988

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: City University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called narrative therapy can reduce depression in people aged 60 and older. 110 participants with mild to moderate depression will be randomly assigned to either 8 weekly group therapy sessions or a waitlist. The therapy helps people reshape their personal stories to find new meaning. Researchers will measure changes in depression and self-stigma before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance: narrative therapy (a type of talk therapy that helps people reshape their personal stories)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a non-drug option to ease depression in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 110 participants. The therapy may not work better than no treatment, and results may not apply to all older adults.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

City University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING

Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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