Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Sponsor
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Study ID
NCT07610109
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Aging
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Quality of Life

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Multidomain Community Support Program — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants in the exposure group will attend multidomain community-based activities and supportive services provided at the Vefahane Life Center according to their individual preferences. Available activities include cognitive, social, physical, cultural, artistic, educational, and supportive programs such as handicrafts, music, painting, physical exercise, cognitive games, language courses, hobby workshops, psychosocial support, occupational therapy, and counseling services. Participation frequency and attendance will be prospectively recorded throughout the study period.

Study Details

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 Dates

First listed
May 27, 2026
Start date
May 20, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Aug 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
120 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Active Participation Group
    Older adults actively participating in multidomain community-based activities and supportive services provided at the Vefahane Life Center.
  • Arm: Non-Participating Control Group
    Older adults registered at the Vefahane Life Center but not actively participating in the available activities during the study period.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in global cognitive performance measured by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ]

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