Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults
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Conditions studied: Cognitive Decline, Aging, Quality of Life
In brief
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. The study will compare elderly individuals actively participating in community-based social, cognitive, physical, and supportive activities with individuals registered at the center but not actively participating during the study period. Participants will undergo neuropsychological and psychosocial assessments at baseline and after 3 months. The primary outcome is change in global cognitive performance measured by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Secondary outcomes include memory, executive functions, depression, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life measures.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07610109
- Run by
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- People needed
- 120
- Starts
- 2026-05-20
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-27
Who can join
Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Elderly individuals aged 60 and over who attend or will attend Vefahane Life Center
- Able to cooperate,
- Individuals who speak Turkish
- Individuals who are literate
You may not qualify if…
- Individuals previously diagnosed with dementia,
- Individuals with neurological and psychiatric diagnoses that affect cognitive skills,
- Individuals receiving occupational therapy interventions aimed at improving cognitive skills within the center,
- Individuals with illnesses that prevent participation in the activity program (cancer, cardiovascular instability, etc.),
- Individuals with severe visual and hearing loss that hinders communication.
Where it is running
- Vefahane Life Center, Bagcilar Municipality — Istanbul, Bagcılar, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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