AgingNCT06533202
Psycho-educational Intervention Programme for Comprehensive Preparation for Retirement: Study Protocol
A study testing Psychoeducational Programme and Education Programme in people with Aging and Adaptation, run by University of Salamanca at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Background: The transition to retirement can be a challenging event, necessitating the adjustment of new routines, roles and expectations. Such modifications have the potential to impact the individual's quality of life and psychosocial well-being. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Aging, Adaptation, Psychosocial Factors
- What is being tested?
- Psychoeducational Programme and Education Programme
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 26 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 9 Sep 2024to 31 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be retired or nearing retirement (within 5 years)
- Be 60 years of age or older
- Voluntarily sign the consent form to participate
- Complete the initial assessment
Who cannot join
- No evidence of literacy difficulties or a significant deficit in language comprehension
- Not meet any of the inclusion criteria.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Spain1 site
Castilla y León
Salamanca, 37005
Sara Jiménez García-Tizón, PhD, 923294500, sarajim@usal.es
About this study
Official title: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial: Effect of a Psycho-educational Intervention Programme for Comprehensive Preparation for Retirement and the New Phase of Life
Background: The transition to retirement can be a challenging event, necessitating the adjustment of new routines, roles and expectations. Such modifications have the potential to impact the individual's quality of life and psychosocial well-being. t is of the utmost importance to develop intervention programmes that prepare people for retirement, with the objective of facilitating a positive and healthy transition.
Methods: A parallel randomised controlled clinical trial with two arms will be conducted. The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Salamanca (USAL) in Spain. The study will recruit individuals aged 60 years or older who are already retired or who will retire within the next five years. The participants will be divided into two groups: the intervention group (IG), which will undergo a comprehensive psychoeducational intervention programme, and the control group (CG), which will engage in a controlled follow-up. The programme will comprise 12 sessions over a period of three months. All participants will be assessed at the outset and conclusion of the study, as well as after three months, during which time data regarding their socio-demographic characteristics and responses to the following scales will be collected: The World Health Organization Quality of Life Measure - Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), the Retirement Attitudes Scale (EAJ), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the Questionnaire of Stereotypes towards Old Age (CENVE), the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), the MOS Questionnaire of Perceived Social Support (MOS), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), the Generalised Self-Efficacy Scale (EAG) and the Self-Regulation Scale (EAR).
Discussion: The objective of this study is to enhance the comprehension and implementation of intervention programmes in anticipation of retirement and the subsequent phase of life. To this end, a comprehensive psychoeducational intervention is proposed, with the aim of improving quality of life and attitudes towards retirement, increasing life satisfaction, psychological flexibility, perceived social support and general health, self-efficacy and self-regulation, and reducing stereotypes about ageing. The programme is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to retirement.
- Conditions
- Aging, Adaptation, Psychosocial Factors, Psychology, Older People, Retirement
- Being tested
- Psychoeducational Programme, Education Programme
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Psychoeducational ProgrammeBehavioural
The objective of this type of programme is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities presented by retirement. In particular, the programme strives to enhance the quality of life and attitudes towards retirement, elevate levels of life satisfaction, psychological flexibility, perceived social support and general health, self-efficacy and self-regulation, and mitigate stereotypes associated with ageing.
Education ProgrammeBehavioural
At the end of the baseline assessment, participants will receive instructions and recommendations to facilitate a positive and healthy transition to retirement, as part of an education programme. These will focus on the benefits of an active lifestyle and general guidelines to follow.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Education Programme | Active comparator | Why: At the end of the baseline assessment, participants will receive instructions and recommendations to facilitate a positive and healthy transition to retirement, as part of an education programme. These will focus on the benefits of an active lifestyle and general guidelines to follow.
What (materials): Instructions and recommendations for an education programme.
What (procedures): Participants will receive instructions and recommendations on how to facilitate a positive and healthy transition to retirement as part of an education programme.
How: The participants will receive the material individually at the commencement of the programme.
When and for how long: The intervention consists of a single session and details of the time and duration will be provided to participants. Receives: Behavioral: Education Programme |
| Psychoeducational Programme | Experimental | Why: The programme is based on a psychoeducational intervention that aims to facilitate a positive and healthy transition into retirement.
What (materials): projector, computer, screen, presentation of content, stationery, chairs, tables and self-recording of home tasks.
What (procedures): Patients assigned to the experimental group will follow a psychoeducational programme structured and supervised at the University of Salamanca, consisting of a education programme combined with a psychoeducational programme.
Who will carry out the interventions: The content is divided into six modules: (I) Introduction to retirement from a psychosocial approach, (II) Health and retirement, (III) Financial security and the process of successful retirement, (IV) Status and retirement, (V) Leisure and retirement, and (VI) My personal project (Table 1).
When and for how long: Each participant will receive 4 sessions per month for 3 months, for a total of 12 sessions. Receives: Behavioral: Psychoeducational Programme |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
World Health Organization Quality of Life Measure - Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF)
Quality of life. The range of scores is from 26 to 100 points. The higher the score, the better the quality of life.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Secondary outcomes (8)
Retirement Attitudes Scale (EAJ)
Attitudes towards retirement. The range of scores is from 20 to 140 points. The final scores indicate more negative attitudes the higher the value obtained.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS)
Satisfaction with life. The range of scores is from 5 to 25 points. A higher score indicates that the person is generally satisfied with his/her life.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Questionnaire of Stereotypes towards Old Age (CENVE)
Stereotypes about ageing. The range of score is from 5 to 20 points. High scores indicate a high degree of belief in negative stereotypes of ageing.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
The acceptance and action questionnaire-II (AAQ-II)
Psychological inflexibility. The range of score is from 7 to 49 points. High scores indicate more psychological inflexibility.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
MOS Questionnaire of Perceived Social Support (MOS)
Perceived social support. The overall scores range from 20 to 100 points. The higher the score, the more social support the individual perceives.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)
Perceived general health. The overall scores range from 0 to 36 points. Higher scores correspond to a higher level of perceived health.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Generalised Self-Efficacy Scale (EAG)
Self-efficacy. Scores range from 10 to 40 points. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-efficacy.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Self-Regulation Scale (EAR)
Self-regulation. Scores range from 7 to 35 points. Higher scores on the scale indicate a greater ability to control attention in the pursuit of goals, while lower scores may suggest difficulties in maintaining focus and attention to goals.
Measured: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Aug 2024
- Study start9 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion9 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AgingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Salamanca
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sara Jiménez García-Tizón, University of Salamanca
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06533202
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- USAL
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 24 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 1 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: They will be made available to researchers in the document repository "GREDOS" of the University of Salamanca, Spain.
Publications
Elvira-Zorzo MN, Garcia-Tizon SJ, Navarro Prados AB, Sanchez Gomez C, Fernandez Rodriguez EJ. Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial: Effect of a psycho-educational intervention programme for comprehensive preparation for retirement. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol. 2026 Jan-Feb;61(1):101747. doi: 10.1016/j.regg.2026.101747. Epub 2026 Feb 18.
PubMed 41713350
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial: Effect of a Psycho-educational Intervention Programme for Comprehensive Preparation for Retirement and the New Phase of Life
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06533202
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- USAL
- Conditions
- Aging, Adaptation, Psychosocial Factors, Psychology, Older People, Retirement
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of SalamancaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 9 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background: The transition to retirement can be a challenging event, necessitating the adjustment of new routines, roles and expectations. Such modifications have the potential to impact the individual's quality of life and psychosocial well-being. t is of the utmost importance to develop intervention programmes that prepare people for retirement, with the objective of facilitating a positive and healthy transition.
Methods: A parallel randomised controlled clinical trial with two arms will be conducted. The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Salamanca (USAL) in Spain. The study will recruit individuals aged 60 years or older who are already retired or who will retire within the next five years. The participants will be divided into two groups: the intervention group (IG), which will undergo a comprehensive psychoeducational intervention programme, and the control group (CG), which will engage in a controlled follow-up. The programme will comprise 12 sessions over a period of three months. All participants will be assessed at the outset and conclusion of the study, as well as after three months, during which time data regarding their socio-demographic characteristics and responses to the following scales will be collected: The World Health Organization Quality of Life Measure - Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), the Retirement Attitudes Scale (EAJ), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the Questionnaire of Stereotypes towards Old Age (CENVE), the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), the MOS Questionnaire of Perceived Social Support (MOS), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), the Generalised Self-Efficacy Scale (EAG) and the Self-Regulation Scale (EAR).
Discussion: The objective of this study is to enhance the comprehension and implementation of intervention programmes in anticipation of retirement and the subsequent phase of life. To this end, a comprehensive psychoeducational intervention is proposed, with the aim of improving quality of life and attitudes towards retirement, increasing life satisfaction, psychological flexibility, perceived social support and general health, self-efficacy and self-regulation, and reducing stereotypes about ageing. The programme is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to retirement.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Education Programme | Active comparator | Behavioral: Education ProgrammeWhy: At the end of the baseline assessment, participants will receive instructions and recommendations to facilitate a positive and healthy transition to retirement, as part of an education programme. These will focus on the benefits of an active lifestyle and general guidelines to follow. What (materials): Instructions and recommendations for an education programme. What (procedures): Participants will receive instructions and recommendations on how to facilitate a positive and healthy transition to retirement as part of an education programme. How: The participants will receive the material individually at the commencement of the programme. When and for how long: The intervention consists of a single session and details of the time and duration will be provided to participants. |
| Psychoeducational Programme | Experimental | Behavioral: Psychoeducational ProgrammeWhy: The programme is based on a psychoeducational intervention that aims to facilitate a positive and healthy transition into retirement. What (materials): projector, computer, screen, presentation of content, stationery, chairs, tables and self-recording of home tasks. What (procedures): Patients assigned to the experimental group will follow a psychoeducational programme structured and supervised at the University of Salamanca, consisting of a education programme combined with a psychoeducational programme. Who will carry out the interventions: The content is divided into six modules: (I) Introduction to retirement from a psychosocial approach, (II) Health and retirement, (III) Financial security and the process of successful retirement, (IV) Status and retirement, (V) Leisure and retirement, and (VI) My personal project (Table 1). When and for how long: Each participant will receive 4 sessions per month for 3 months, for a total of 12 sessions. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Be retired or nearing retirement (within 5 years)
- Be 60 years of age or older
- Voluntarily sign the consent form to participate
- Complete the initial assessment
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- No evidence of literacy difficulties or a significant deficit in language comprehension
- Not meet any of the inclusion criteria.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoeducational ProgrammeThe objective of this type of programme is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities presented by retirement. In particular, the programme strives to enhance the quality of life and attitudes towards retirement, elevate levels of life satisfaction, psychological flexibility, perceived social support and general health, self-efficacy and self-regulation, and mitigate stereotypes associated with ageing. | Behavioural | Psychoeducational Programme |
| Education ProgrammeAt the end of the baseline assessment, participants will receive instructions and recommendations to facilitate a positive and healthy transition to retirement, as part of an education programme. These will focus on the benefits of an active lifestyle and general guidelines to follow. | Behavioural | Education Programme |
Primary outcome
World Health Organization Quality of Life Measure - Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Quality of life. The range of scores is from 26 to 100 points. The higher the score, the better the quality of life.
8 secondary outcomes
Retirement Attitudes Scale (EAJ)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Questionnaire of Stereotypes towards Old Age (CENVE)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
The acceptance and action questionnaire-II (AAQ-II)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
MOS Questionnaire of Perceived Social Support (MOS)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Generalised Self-Efficacy Scale (EAG)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Self-Regulation Scale (EAR)
Time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Aug 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41713350Elvira-Zorzo MN, Garcia-Tizon SJ, Navarro Prados AB, Sanchez Gomez C, Fernandez Rodriguez EJ. Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial: Effect of a psycho-educational intervention programme for comprehensive preparation for retirement. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol. 2026 Jan-Feb;61(1):101747. doi: 10.1016/j.regg.2026.101747. Epub 2026 Feb 18.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. They will be made available to researchers in the document repository "GREDOS" of the University of Salamanca, Spain.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Psychoeducational Programme and Education Programme in people with Aging and Adaptation, run by University of Salamanca at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
World Health Organization Quality of Life Measure - Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) (time frame: Baseline; up to 24 weeks; 3 months follow up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06533202, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Aug 2024.