Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care
ConditionLong Term Care Facility
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
About this trial
Loneliness is a global health issue, particularly affecting the physical and mental health of older adults residing in long term care. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated isolation in these settings, calling for an urgent attention for finding an effective intervention to alleviate loneliness among long term care residents. Mind-body interventions (MBIs) present as a potentially promising approach aimed at reducing loneliness and mental wellbeing. This study aims to examine the effect of a nurse-led MBI compared to a befriending intervention on loneliness, quality of life, depression and level of mindfulness among older adults in long term care. The primary outcome is loneliness while secondary outcome is quality of life, depression and level of mindfulness.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Long-term care residents aged 60 or above
Communicable in Cantonese/Chinese
Mentally competent (Abbreviated Mental Test score >6)
Could read, write and understand Chinese language
Disqualifiers
Have regular practice of mindfulness once a week or more during the past 6 months
Have any other contraindication or severe comorbidity that may limit their full participation (e.g. acute psychiatric conditions, severe hearing, vision impairment, or severe medical condition etc).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Mind-body Intervention
- Befriending Intervention
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov