Can a 14-Week group program help older adults cope with memory worries?
NCT ID NCT06632145
First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Summary
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem are testing a group program called Cog-Fun Ageing for older adults who feel their memory is worsening even though standard tests do not show it. The program involves 14 weekly group sessions led by occupational therapists, where participants learn about subjective cognitive decline and practice strategies to manage daily challenges. The study aims to see if the program is practical to run and whether it changes how participants view the impact of memory changes on their daily life, mental health, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cog-Fun Ageing, a group occupational therapy program with 14 weekly sessions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could give older adults with subjective cognitive decline a structured way to stay engaged in daily activities and manage memory worries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with 11 participants, so it cannot prove the program works. The results may not apply to other groups, and any benefits may fade after the sessions end.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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11 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported memory changes, * A score of 23 or higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) * Proficiency in Hebrew to participate fully in a Hebrew-speaking group. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a significant health condition that affects functioning * Residence in a medical institution or nursing home * Current participation in another SCD treatment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
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