Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age55+
SponsorMackay Memorial Hospital
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Community-dwelling adults aged 55 years and older.
Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese and capable of understanding study instructions and participating in group discussions.
Able to complete study questionnaires independently or with assistance from research staff.
Disqualifiers
Individuals with severe cognitive impairment that precludes understanding study procedures or participation in group discussions.
Individuals with a current diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, acute phase of bipolar disorder) that would make participation in group activities inappropriate.
Individuals who have participated in similar psychological or bibliotherapy-based interventions within the past 3 months.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Reading and Oral Exercise Program
BehavioralParticipants 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.
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Intervention GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Depressive Symptoms
Depressive symptoms measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.
Time frame
At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention periodSecondary outcomes
1
Oral Frailty
Oral frailty assessed using the Oral Frailty Index, with higher scores indicating greater oral frailty.
Time frame
At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period2
Sarcopenia Risk
Sarcopenia risk assessed using the SARC-F questionnaire, with higher scores indicating greater risk of sarcopenia
Time frame
At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period3
Grit
Grit assessed using the Grit Scale, with higher scores indicating greater perseverance and consistency of interest.
Time frame
At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention periodLocations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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