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Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. The study will compare elderly individuals actively participating in community-based social, cognitive, physical, and supportive activities with individuals registered at the center but not actively participating during the study period. Participants will undergo neuropsychological and psychosocial assessments at baseline and after 3 months. The primary outcome is change in global cognitive performance measured by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Secondary outcomes include memory, executive functions, depression, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life measures.
Official title: THE EFFECTS OF COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE: THE VEFAHANE MODEL
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-05-20
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-05-27
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Multidomain Community Support Program
Participants in the exposure group will attend multidomain community-based activities and supportive services provided at the Vefahane Life Center according to their individual preferences. Available activities include cognitive, social, physical, cultural, artistic, educational, and supportive programs such as handicrafts, music, painting, physical exercise, cognitive games, language courses, hobby workshops, psychosocial support, occupational therapy, and counseling services. Participation frequency and attendance will be prospectively recorded throughout the study period.
Locations (1)
Vefahane Life Center, Bagcilar Municipality
Istanbul, Bagcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)