Motivational Interviewing (MI)ExperimentalNCT07526779
Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly
A study testing motivational interviewing in people with Motivational Interviewing (MI), run by Karadeniz Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- What is being tested?
- motivational interviewing
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 1 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- being 65 years of age or older,
- living alone,
- volunteering to participate in the study,
- possessing sufficient cognitive ability to communicate,
- being able to communicate in Turkish.
Who cannot join
- having a diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment or dementia,
- having significant hearing or communication difficulties,
- being unable to participate regularly in the research process
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon
Aysun BAYRAM Faculty of Health Sciences, Karadeniz Technical University, PhD, +90 462 377 8862, aysunbayram@ktu.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly Individuals Living Alone: A Randomized Controlled Study
To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone
Read the detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study examining the effect of motivational interviewing on individuals aged 65 and older who live alone. It will be conducted at a public hospital between April and December 2026.
A total of 60 participants (30 in the experimental group, 30 in the control group) will be randomly assigned to groups. The experimental group will receive a total of 4 sessions of motivational interviewing over 4 weeks, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. The control group will receive no intervention.
In the study, loneliness levels, daily living activities, and quality of life will be assessed using pre- and post-tests. The data will be analyzed statistically to determine the effect of motivational interviewing.
- Conditions
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Being tested
- motivational interviewing
- Keywords
- Motivational interviewing, elderly, Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, Quality of Life, Living Alone
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
motivational interviewingOther
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, empathetic, and supportive communication approach aimed at eliciting and strengthening an individual's intrinsic motivation for behavioral change.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Group 1:Motivational Interviewing | Experimental | The experimental group will undergo a total of four motivational interviews over a four-week period, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. Receives: Other: motivational interviewing |
| Control Group: Routine Skills Training Group | No intervention | No intervention will be performed on the control group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
UCLA Loneliness Scale-6-Item Short Form
This form is a brief and practical measure used to assess the level of loneliness perceived by individuals. The UCLA Loneliness Scale - 6-Item Short Form is a 4-point Likert-type scale. The items on the scale are rated as "never," "rarely," "sometimes," and "often." The total score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 6 to 24. A high score on the scale indicates a high level of loneliness in the individual.
Measured: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention
Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
Developed to assess older adults' ability to perform more complex activities in daily life. The scale consists of a total of 8 items and assesses instrumental activities of daily living such as using the telephone, shopping, preparing meals, performing household chores, doing laundry, using transportation, taking medications regularly, and managing financial affairs. Scale items are scored based on the individual's level of independence. Each item is evaluated as 0 or 1 point. The total score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 0 to 8. A low score indicates that the individual is more dependent, while a high score indicates that the individual is more independent.
Measured: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention
Quality of Life Scale for Older Adults
It was developed to assess the quality of life of older adults. The original version of the scale consists of 19 items and has four subscales: control, autonomy, self-actualization, and pleasure. Form 1 consists of 13 items and two subscales. The items in the scale are scored on a 4-point Likert scale: "never (0)", "rarely (1)", "sometimes (2)", and "always (3)". Items 1, 2, and 4 are reverse-coded. A higher total score on the scale indicates that the individual has a high quality of life.
Measured: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Motivational Interviewing (MI)Studies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aysun Bayram, Karadeniz Technical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07526779
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-KTU
- Other IDs
- Aysun BAYRAM
- Acronym
- Experimental
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly Individuals Living Alone: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07526779
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Experimental / 2026-KTU
- Conditions
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Keywords
- Motivational interviewing, elderly, Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, Quality of Life, Living Alone
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (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.
To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study examining the effect of motivational interviewing on individuals aged 65 and older who live alone. It will be conducted at a public hospital between April and December 2026.
A total of 60 participants (30 in the experimental group, 30 in the control group) will be randomly assigned to groups. The experimental group will receive a total of 4 sessions of motivational interviewing over 4 weeks, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. The control group will receive no intervention.
In the study, loneliness levels, daily living activities, and quality of life will be assessed using pre- and post-tests. The data will be analyzed statistically to determine the effect of motivational interviewing.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Group 1:Motivational Interviewing | Experimental | Other: motivational interviewingThe experimental group will undergo a total of four motivational interviews over a four-week period, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. |
| Control Group: Routine Skills Training Group | No intervention | –No intervention will be performed on the control group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- being 65 years of age or older,
- living alone,
- volunteering to participate in the study,
- possessing sufficient cognitive ability to communicate,
- being able to communicate in Turkish.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- having a diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment or dementia,
- having significant hearing or communication difficulties,
- being unable to participate regularly in the research process
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 |
|---|---|---|
| motivational interviewingMotivational interviewing is a client-centered, empathetic, and supportive communication approach aimed at eliciting and strengthening an individual's intrinsic motivation for behavioral change. | Other | Experimental: Group 1:Motivational Interviewing |
Primary outcome
UCLA Loneliness Scale-6-Item Short Form
Time frame: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention
This form is a brief and practical measure used to assess the level of loneliness perceived by individuals. The UCLA Loneliness Scale - 6-Item Short Form is a 4-point Likert-type scale. The items on the scale are rated as "never," "rarely," "sometimes," and "often." The total score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 6 to 24. A high score on the scale indicates a high level of loneliness in the individual.
Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
Time frame: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention
Developed to assess older adults' ability to perform more complex activities in daily life. The scale consists of a total of 8 items and assesses instrumental activities of daily living such as using the telephone, shopping, preparing meals, performing household chores, doing laundry, using transportation, taking medications regularly, and managing financial affairs. Scale items are scored based on the individual's level of independence. Each item is evaluated as 0 or 1 point. The total score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 0 to 8. A low score indicates that the individual is more dependent, while a high score indicates that the individual is more independent.
Quality of Life Scale for Older Adults
Time frame: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention
It was developed to assess the quality of life of older adults. The original version of the scale consists of 19 items and has four subscales: control, autonomy, self-actualization, and pleasure. Form 1 consists of 13 items and two subscales. The items in the scale are scored on a 4-point Likert scale: "never (0)", "rarely (1)", "sometimes (2)", and "always (3)". Items 1, 2, and 4 are reverse-coded. A higher total score on the scale indicates that the individual has a high quality of life.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing motivational interviewing in people with Motivational Interviewing (MI), run by Karadeniz Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Aysun BAYRAM Associate Professor, PhD (+90 462 377 8866, aysunbayram@ktu.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
UCLA Loneliness Scale-6-Item Short Form (time frame: Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 13 Apr 2026.