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Montessori method for seniors: a new path to preserve independence?

NCT ID NCT07758478

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

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First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Montessori-based activities—structured, hands-on tasks often used in education—can improve cognitive function and daily living skills in adults aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive these interventions twice a week for 8 weeks or to a control group. The goal is to see if this approach can help older adults maintain or improve their mental abilities and ability to perform everyday tasks like feeding and dressing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Montessori-based interventions (structured activities tailored for nursing home residents)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a non-drug way to help older adults maintain independence and mental sharpness in nursing homes.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (60 participants) and the intervention is brief (8 weeks), so benefits may be modest or not lasting. Results may not apply to all older adults.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older * Having a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 18 or higher * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of severe orthopedic or neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, advanced osteoporosis) * Having severe sensory impairments (e.g., advanced vision or hearing loss) * Having severe physical activity restrictions due to cardiovascular diseases

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Activities, daily living Cognitive function

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kastamonu

    Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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