Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults

Sponsor
Mackay Memorial Hospital
Study ID
NCT07550335
Status
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Conditions

  • Depression
  • Oral Frailty
  • Physical Function Decline
  • Sarcopenia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
55 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Reading and Oral Exercise Program — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants in the intervention group receive a combined program of group-based reading activities and oral exercises. The program is delivered in a focus group format and includes guided reading discussions to promote emotional expression and reflection, along with structured oral exercises to enhance oral muscle function. The intervention is conducted over a 6-week period, with sessions held once every two weeks for a total of three sessions.

Study Details

Depression is common among older adults and is often associated with declines in physical and oral health. Non-pharmacological, community-based interventions are needed to support both mental and physical well-being. This study examines the effects of a program combining group-based reading activities and oral exercises in community-dwelling older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives the six-week program, or a control group receiving general oral health education. The study evaluates whether the intervention can improve physical and oral function, enhance psychological resilience (grit), and reduce depressive symptoms.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 24, 2026
Start date
Apr 23, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group
  • No Intervention: Control Group

Primary Outcome Measure

Depressive Symptoms [ Time Frame: At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period ]

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