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NCT07690098

AgingUP: A Pilot Program to Reduce Self-Ageism and Self-Stigma in Older Adults With Severe Mental Illness

Sponsor: Universidad Pontificia Comillas

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Summary

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether AgingUP, a 10-session psychosocial program, helps reduce self-ageism and self-stigma and fosters more positive and realistic views of aging in older adults (≥50 years) living with severe mental illness. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participation in AgingUP reduce self-directed ageism compared to usual care? * Does it reduce internalized stigma related to mental illness? * Does it increase self-compassion? * Does it improve their perception of their own aging? Researchers will compare the AgingUP group with a control group receiving treatment as usual to see if participants in AgingUP show more adaptive perceptions of aging and self-concept. Participants will: * Attend 10 weekly group sessions (60-75 min each) focused on cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, self-compassion exercises, and empowerment (as a transversal element). * Complete brief questionnaires about their experiences and attitudes before and after the program.

Official title: AgingUP: A Pilot Psychosocial Program to Reduce Self-Ageism and Self-Stigma and Foster Positive and Realistic Views of Aging in Older Adults With Severe Mental Illness

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

50 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

Start Date

2025-10-19

Completion Date

2025-12-17

Last Updated

2026-07-08

Healthy Volunteers

Conditions

Mental Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

AgingUP (Self-Ageism Reduction Program)

AgingUP is a 10-session psychosocial group intervention combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-compassion training, and positive narrative work. Sessions focus on identifying and changing negative beliefs about aging and mental illness and on promoting more positive and realistic views of aging. It is delivered in addition to the treatment as usual provided at the participants' center.

Inclusion Criteria: Age: ≥ 50 years (preventive/therapeutic focus on early and late aging in Severe Mental Illness). Diagnosis: Having a clinical diagnosis of Severe Mental Illness (SMI) such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic spectrum disorders, or severe affective disorders. Active Treatment: Currently receiving psychiatric or psychosocial treatment in a mental health center, rehabilitation unit, or community service. Legal Status: Not having a court-appointed legal representative. Voluntariness: Participation must be completely voluntary, without coercion or obligation. Language and Communication: Able to communicate in the language used for the study/intervention (e.g., Spanish). Availability: Willing to attend the scheduled sessions and activities according to the study/intervention design. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe Cognitive Impairment: Presence of advanced dementia or severe neurodegenerative disease that limits understanding or informed consent. Active Psychiatric Crisis: Experiencing an acute psychotic episode, manic crisis, or severe depression with high suicide risk at the time of assessment. Severe Medical Conditions: Having medical illnesses that prevent participation in study activities. Concurrent Study Participation: Participation in another ongoing study that may interfere with the objectives of this intervention. Legal Incapacity: Having a legal incapacity that prevents free and voluntary participation. Severe Cognitive Difficulties: Difficulties that significantly impair understanding of information or participation in group or digital activities. Language Barrier: Inability to understand the language in which the intervention is conducted, limiting comprehension of study content. Informed Consent: Failure to sign the informed consent form or expressing significant doubts about voluntary participation. Lack of Availability: Unwillingness or inability to attend the sessions according to the structure and duration of the study. Concurrent Participation: Participation in another study that could interfere with the goals of this intervention.

Locations (1)

UNINPSI

Madrid, Madrid, Spain