Virtual therapy aims to help seniors find balance and joy

NCT ID NCT07672366

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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

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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.

Personal Satisfaction

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Atlas University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34408, Turkey (Türkiye)

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