Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Reading and Oral Exercise Program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Oral Frailty, Depression, Sarcopenia, Physical Function Decline. Basic parameters: from 55 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effects of a Focus Group-Based Bibliotherapy Intervention Combined With Oral Exercises on Oral Frailty, Physical Function, Grit, and Depression in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Overview
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.
Interventions
- Behavioral Reading and Oral Exercise Program
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.
Primary outcome measures
- Depressive Symptoms [Time frame: At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Oral Frailty [Time frame: At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period]
- Sarcopenia Risk [Time frame: At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period]
- Grit [Time frame: At baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention period]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- 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.
Exclusion criteria
- 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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07550335 · 26MMHIS046e