Effectiveness of an ACT-Based Cognitive Intervention on Quality of Life and Cognitive Function in Elderly Residents With MCI

NCT06753578 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ACT
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 215
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based cognitive intervention on Quality of Life (QOL) and cognitive function among elderly residents with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in long-term care settings. The study assesses immediate and long-term impacts on cognitive function, psychological flexibility, social engagement, and overall well-being through structured ACT-based training.

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Quality of Life as measured by the QOL-AD scale

  Quality of Life will be assessed using the QOL-AD scale, a validated questionnaire for evaluating the quality of life in individuals with cognitive impairment. Changes in mean scores from baseline to each time point will be reported

  Baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 6-month follow-up

• Change in cognitive function as measured by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

  Cognitive function will be evaluated using the MMSE, a widely used tool for cognitive assessment. Mean changes in scores from baseline to each time point will be analysed and reported

  Baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 6-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Psychological flexibility as measured by the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II)

  Baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 6-month follow-up

• Social engagement as measured by a standardised engagement assessment tool

  Baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 6-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

ACT

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Standard care

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: standard care

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) BEHAVIORAL

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Quality of Life (QOL); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); cognitive function; elderly; psychological flexibility.

ACT

standard care BEHAVIORAL

standard care

Standard care

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Residents aged 65 and older diagnosed with MCI, able to provide informed consent, and residing in participating long-term care facilities.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with severe cognitive impairment, unstable medical conditions, or psychiatric diagnoses that would interfere with participation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla: lead

Study Sites (1)

Religious congregation

Santander, Cantabria, 39008, Spain

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Standard of Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Quality Indicators, Health Care; Quality of Health Care; Health Services Administration; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 8, 2024
• First Posted: December 31, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: December 31, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ES (1)