The Impact of Reminiscence on Autobiographical Memory, Cognition and Psychological Well-Being in Healthy Older Adults.
Andrew P Allen, Caoilainn Doyle, Richard A P Roche
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33680185Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 60Years +
All Genders
ID06919094
A Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
Led by Montefiore Medical Center · Updated on 2025-12-19
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Participants Needed
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Montefiore Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
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National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Reminiscence therapy is a non-invasive approach that combines social interaction and sharing personal stories to help improve thinking, mood, daily function, quality of life, and reduce apathy in older adults. This research aims to explore how a virtual group reminiscence therapy provided by the Life Story Club (LSC) can reduce loneliness and apathy in community-dwelling older adults. The study focuses on individuals without dementia who experience loneliness, addressing social connection as a key factor in cognitive health. Participants will join a virtual group reminiscence therapy led by trained Life Story Club facilitators. Groups of 6 to 10 people will meet weekly for one hour over a 12-week period via Zoom, sharing life stories and building community. Sessions will be conducted in English or Spanish, depending on participant preference. The study will assess changes in loneliness and apathy before and after the intervention, and feasibility will be evaluated through enrollment, acceptability, and satisfaction measures. A subset of participants will also take part in interviews to discuss their experience. During the study, participants will complete evaluations of loneliness, apathy, cognitive function, depressive symptoms, sense of meaning and purpose, and social support at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. The research will track how well participants engage with the therapy and their satisfaction with the program. The total participation duration includes the 12-week intervention and follow-up assessments at 3 and 6 months to measure changes and gather feedback on the therapy's impact and feasibility.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Age: 60Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 60 and over
- Fluent in English or Spanish
- Able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Dementia based on Aging and Dementia (AD8) score of 4 or higher or previous dementia diagnosis
- Severe hearing or vision loss
- No access to internet connection or phone
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (virtual or in-person) to assess eligibility
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants engage in a virtual group reminiscence therapy intervention called Life Story Club, meeting weekly to share life stories and build community.
Weekly virtual group sessions for 12 weeks
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 6 months after treatment
Participants’ loneliness, apathy, cognition, depressive symptoms, meaning and purpose, and social support are assessed after the intervention at 3 and 6 months.
Assessments at 3 months and 6 months post-intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10467
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Research Team
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Mirnova Ceide, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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