New program boosts Self-Esteem in seniors by rethinking the past
NCT ID NCT07274592
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a psychoeducation program for adults aged 65 and older. The program helps participants review their life experiences in a positive way to reduce self-critical thoughts and improve self-esteem and well-being. 49 older adults took part, and the study measured changes in their thinking patterns and mood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Psychoeducation program based on Erikson's psychosocial development theory
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to help older adults feel better about themselves and reduce negative thinking.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 49 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. The program's effects may also fade over time.
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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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49 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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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65 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: * Being 65 years of age or older, * Being literate, * Scoring 25 or above on the Standardized Mini Mental Test, * Having no hearing or vision problems, * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Not attending more than two psychoeducation sessions, * Not wishing to continue the study, * Being unable to attend due to any physical or mental health condition.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. İsmail Işık Retirement and Rehabilitation Center
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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