Clinical trials: Psychological Well-being in Older Adults
Mental Health
Effect of a Telephone Reminiscence Intervention on Mental Health
The goal of this study is to learn whether a telephone-based program that helps people share life memories can reduce loneliness and improve mental well-being, life satisfaction, and social support in older adults and their…
- Trial name
- TRIM (NCT07576855)
- Testing
- Telephone Reminiscence Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Older Adults
STAND UP - Sedentary Behaviour in Older Adults: Investigating a New Therapeutic Paradigm
Research has shown that reducing the time spent sitting can reduce the risk of many diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and improve health.
- Trial name
- STAND-UP (NCT02453204)
- Testing
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Depression Anxiety Disorder, Geriatric Diseases
A Tripartite Biopsychosocial Intervention Program Enhances Mental Health and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients With Depression Secondary to Geriatric Diseases
The biopsychosocial integrated intervention program is an effective model for improving holistic health in elderly patients with geriatric disease-related secondary depression, significantly alleviating depressive symptoms…
- Conditions
- Depression Anxiety Disorder, Geriatric Diseases, Mental Health and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients
- Trial name
- NCT07002385
- Testing
- control group, Intervention group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Wenzhou Seventh People's Hospital
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)
CBT-AR describes an adaption of cognitive behavioural therapy for use with individuals diagnosed with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
- Trial name
- CBT-AR (NCT06463470)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orygen
Elderly, Nursing Homes
Effects of Positive Psychology on Hope, Gratitude, and Well-Being
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of an eight-week, group-based positive psychology program on hope, gratitude, and mental well-being among adults aged 65 years and older living in nursing homes in…
- Conditions
- Elderly, Nursing Homes, Positive Psychology
- Trial name
- NCT07895680
- Testing
- Positive Psychology Program
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Aging
Feasibility and Efficacy of A Remote Tai Chi Program in Older Adults
This project is designed to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a remote Tai Chi program on older adults' 24-hour movement behaviors (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep patterns).
- Trial name
- NCT06918678
- Testing
- Tai Chi intervention, Usual care condiition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Aging Well, Well Aging
Improving Wellbeing in Older Adults: The Impact of an Active Aging Education Program in Pakistan
The goal of this randomized control trial study is to evaluate the effect of the happy aging education program on active aging determinants, and quality of life among community-based Muslim older adults compared with the control…
- Conditions
- Aging Well, Well Aging, Quality of Life, Well-Being, Psychological
- Trial name
- BAAEP (NCT05918289)
- Testing
- Blended& integrated happy aging active aging program(BIHAAAP)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhengzhou University
Worksite Health Promotion, Lifestyle Risk Reduction
Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Wellbeing Among Staff and Residents in Assisted Living Facilities
The purpose of the study is to test a program that aims to help staff increase wellness behaviors and test the impact of this program on staff and work outcomes.
- Conditions
- Worksite Health Promotion, Lifestyle Risk Reduction, Occupational Burnout, Healthcare Workers
- Trial name
- WHHIP+FFC 2026 (NCT07785947)
- Testing
- WHHIP, FFC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Elderly, Game
The Impact of Game Activities on Life Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults
The rapid global increase in the elderly population has made supportive interventions for enhancing quality of life and psychological well-being in older adults increasingly important.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Game, Well Being
- Trial name
- Game4elders (NCT06965179)
- Testing
- Jenga game, Bocce game
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
A Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Older Adults (RESET)
The heightened vulnerability to COVID-19 of African American older adults in Detroit, Michigan and other marginalized communities is linked to systemic racism experienced over the life course.
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT05451589
- Testing
- RESET, Wellness Check Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 457 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Well-being/Quality of Life, Mental Health
Effectiveness of a Community-based Intervention Programme to Promote Well-being in Older Adults
This study is conducted to assess the effectiveness of a community intervention programme on improving well-being, levels of distress, and loneliness in older adults (aged 55 years old and above), who have symptoms of depression.
- Trial name
- NCT07400081
- Testing
- Community-based Intervention
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Oral Health of Older Men
Talking Pen Audio-Interactive Program for Oral Frailty Delay in Community-Dwelling Elderly
This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a talking pen audio-interactive technology integrated with an oral frailty delay care program for community-dwelling older adults in rural agricultural regions of…
- Trial name
- NCT07191600
- Testing
- Talking Pen Audio-Interactive Oral Frailty Care Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Healthy, Older Adults
Group-Based Exercise Intervention to Prevent Cognitive and Motor Decline
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Ideomotor Program in healthy older adults living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT07494149
- Testing
- Ideomotor, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bergamo
Institutionalization, Elderly
Aurora: AI-Based Narrative Intervention to Support Emotional Well-Being in Clinical and Non-Clinical Populations
Aurora is an interdisciplinary project evaluating a chatbot-mediated supportive care intervention designed to promote emotional expression, autobiographical meaning-making, identity processes, and emotional well-being through…
- Conditions
- Institutionalization, Elderly, Mental Health, Wellbeing
- Trial name
- Aurora (NCT07494110)
- Testing
- chatbot-mediated supportive care intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Health Behavior, Psychological Stress
The TLC2 (Teaching Healthy Lifestyles to Caregivers 2)/CALM (Counseling Advice for Lifestyle Management) Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a 12-month telephone-supervised, home-based physical activity and dietary intervention, conducted in either a sequential or simultaneous fashion, on improving physical…
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Psychological Stress, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT00131105
- Testing
- The Stanford Active Choices program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Dementia, Horticultural Therapy
The Effect of Horticultural Activities on Physical and Cognitive Status, Mental Well-Being, Social Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia
This study aims to examine the effects of horticultural activities on the physical and cognitive status, mental well-being, social participation, and quality of life of individuals diagnosed with dementia living in nursing homes.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Horticultural Therapy, Quality of Life, Occupational Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06899256
- Testing
- Horticultural Activity Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Depression, Depression in Old Age
Trial to Test Effectiveness of Depression Intervention for Mistreated Older Adults
The investigators developed EM/PROTECT, a behavioral intervention for depressed EM (elderly mistreatment) victims, to work in synergy with EM mistreatment resolution services that provide safety planning, support services, and…
- Conditions
- Depression, Depression in Old Age, Elder Abuse, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04258579
- Testing
- PROTECT with Technology Augmentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Elderly Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older
Group Mandala Art Therapy for Well-Being and Loneliness in the Elderly (GEMEL-WB:RCT)
The research is being conducted at an elderly day care center between June 12 and August 31, 2025, as a single-blind randomized controlled experimental study using a pre-test, post-test design.
- Trial name
- GEMEL-WB:RCT (NCT07162103)
- Testing
- GMART
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Depressive Symptoms
rTMS Combined With Aerobic Exercise for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Comorbid Depression
This study aims to evaluate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and aerobic exercise on cognitive function and mental health in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and comorbid…
- Trial name
- NCT07652775
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cheng-Hsin General Hospital
Elderly Person
Gardening Activities for the Elderly Psychological Well-Being and Depression
Purpose of the Study: This research will be conducted to determine the effects of gardening activities applied to the elderly in nursing homes on psychological well-being and depression.
- Trial name
- NCT05256680
- Testing
- Gardening Activities
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ordu University