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Talking therapy may unlock active aging in later life

NCT ID NCT07740005

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sinop University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a 10-session group program—blending existential therapy, solution-focused techniques, and narrative therapy—can help older adults overcome psychosocial barriers like isolation and role loss to age more actively. Adults aged 65 and older from a primary healthcare mental health unit are randomly assigned to either the group program or a control group. Researchers measure quality of life and active aging scores before, right after, and three months after the sessions, and also gather participants' personal experiences to understand how the intervention works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A structured 10-session group program combining existential therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and narrative therapy techniques
What this could lead to
If effective, this group program could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve quality of life and support active aging in older adults facing psychosocial challenges.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with 26 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's benefits are uncertain, and participation requires cognitive and communication abilities that not all older adults have.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

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

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 65 years or older. Registered at the mental health unit of the participating primary healthcare center. Able to communicate effectively and participate in group sessions. Sufficient cognitive functioning to complete interviews and study assessments. Willing to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of severe psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation in the group intervention. Presence of neurological disorders associated with significant cognitive impairment. Severe physical health problems preventing attendance at group sessions. Inability or unwillingness to complete the intervention or study assessments.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Active aging individuals aged 60 and over Existential distress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sinop University

    Sinop, Merkez, 57000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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