Talking therapy aims to rewrite depression in the elderly
NCT ID NCT07371988
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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City University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGKowloon Tong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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