The effect of psychological interventions on mental function in the elderly

Comparing the efficacy of multiple exemplar training, cognitive training & loving-kindness meditation on enhancing the executive functions and psychological wellbeing of elderly

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14524472

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-08-12

Start date

2019-05-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-08-24

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Conditions

Cognitive decline Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

There will be three intervention groups and one control group. CCT: One of the tools to address cognitive decline is cognitive training. This intervention typically relies on activati

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 65 - 75 years 2. Living in Tehran 3. Having at least a high school degree 4. Vital

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Using drugs or other cognitive enhancement meth 2. Suffering from psychological disorders 3. Cognitive impairment 4. Serious health condition 5. Alcohol and drug abuse

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Attention is measured using Stroop test at baseline, 2 months and 8 month 2. Problem solving is measured using Tower of Hanoi at baseline, 2 months and 8 month 3. Working memory is measured using The digit span backward test, 2 months and 8 month 4. Processing speed is measured using Digit symbol substitution test, 2 months and 8 month 5. Cognitive flexibility is measured using Trail Making Test, 2 months and 8 month	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Attention is measured using Stroop test at baseline, 2 months and 8 month 2. Problem solving is measured using Tower of Hanoi at baseline, 2 months and 8 month 3. Working memory is measured using The digit span backward test, 2 months and 8 month 4. Processing speed is measured using Digit symbol substitution test, 2 months and 8 month 5. Cognitive flexibility is measured using Trail Making Test, 2 months and 8 month

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Psychological well-being measured using Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being at month 8	—

Countries

Iran

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026