Virtual therapy aims to help seniors find balance and joy
NCT ID NCT07672366
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a person-centered occupational therapy program, delivered online, can improve quality of life and daily balance in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will work with 154 participants in Istanbul, setting personalized goals through interviews and tracking changes with questionnaires. The control group continues their usual routine, while the intervention group receives six weekly 40-minute sessions via telerehabilitation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- person-centered occupational therapy delivered via telerehabilitation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical way to improve quality of life and daily balance for older adults at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (154 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be generalizable. There is no drug or cure involved.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlas University
Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34408, Turkey (Türkiye)
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