The Effects of Group Psychotherapy Using Techniques Adapted from Satir concepts of self esteem on Self Esteem and Quality of Life in Older Adults Single blinded Randomized control trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250929007

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-09-29

Start date

2025-02-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Individuals aged 60 and over who begin to experience symptoms of depression or anxiety, including all older adults Low self esteem, Depression or anxiety, quality of life

Interventions

Conduct group psychotherapy with older adults in 4 sessions once a week, each session lasting 1 to 1.5 hours. The sessions consist of the following activities: Psychoeducation and learning methods to

Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other

experimental group,control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Be senior citizens who attend the Day Service Center at the Somdej Phra Sangkharaja Institute of Geriatric Medicine and are willing to participate in the research. Which must have abnormality in one of three aspects: Locomoter problem, psychological problems, or Cognitive problems 2. Provide voluntary informed consent to take part in the study. 3. Be able to read, write, or understand Thai language. 4. Have a low suicide risk, as evidenced in the most recent medical record and confirmed by an 8Q questionnaire score below 8.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Have severe dementia TMSE lesser than 18 2 Display uncontrollable BPSD symptoms such as delusions hallucinations agitation aggression based on NPI Q assessment. 3 Are diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia Parkinson s Disease Dementia or Parkinson s Disease. 4 Present a high risk of aggression self harm or harming others per NPI Q. 5 Have hearing or visual impairments that are not correctable with standard aids

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) at week 4 after intervention The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) ,quality of life at week 4 after intervention Whodas2.0	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
anxiety or depression level at week 4 after intervention HADS	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactYindee Boontra

Institute of geriatric medicine

Yindee.chau@gmail.com66626591924

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026