New study tests community talks and support to boost mood in seniors
NCT ID NCT07400081
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a community-based programme can improve well-being and reduce loneliness in adults aged 55 and older who have mild depression symptoms. 300 participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week programme of well-being sessions and follow-up support, or a control group that receives the programme later. The goal is to see if this low-cost, social approach can help older adults feel better mentally.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Community-based psychoeducation programme
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable way to boost mental well-being and reduce loneliness in older adults with mild depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The intervention is behavioural, so effects may vary widely.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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55 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 55 and above * Score of 1-9 on the PHQ-9 questionnaire * Able to speak and understand English, Chinese or Malay * Able to provide informed consent * Be willing to use common technologies (such as phone calls, texting via SMS/whatsapp) for communication Exclusion Criteria: * PHQ-9 score of 0 * PHQ-9 score of 10 or more * Actively being followed up by a mental health professional * On psychotropic medication or are undergoing psychotherapy * Have other mental disorders or are suicidal * Have physical difficulties, cognitive impairment or difficulties with speech, sight and hearing or mobility that may prevent their engagement in activities
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Singapore, Singapore, 308205, Singapore
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