The effect of psychological interventions on mental function in the elderly
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Cognitive declineMental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN14524472
- Lead Sponsor
- Kharazmi University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age 65 - 75 years
2. Living in Tehran
3. Having at least a high school degree
4. Vital
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> 1. Attention is measured using Stroop test at baseline, 2 months and 8 month<br> 2. Problem solving is measured using Tower of Hanoi at baseline, 2 months and 8 month<br> 3. Working memory is measured using The digit span backward test, 2 months and 8 month<br> 4. Processing speed is measured using Digit symbol substitution test, 2 months and 8 month<br> 5. Cognitive flexibility is measured using Trail Making Test, 2 months and 8 month<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Psychological well-being measured using Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being at month 8