Evaluation of the Effect of Memory-based Reminiscence Therapy

NCT07073443 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: IstiklalU-Harmanci-002
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 114
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of memory-based recall therapy applied to elderly adults diagnosed with Stage 0, 1, and 2 dementia on their mental state, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility. The original flow plan created in the study is not found in the literature. Therefore, presenting the effects of memory-based recall on cognition in the literature may demonstrate that the contents of classical recall therapy can also be effectively restructured with cognitive effects. From this perspective, the aim is to make recommendations for "advanced psychiatric nursing practices." Research Hypotheses: H0: Memory-based recall therapy has no effect on mental state, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility in individuals with early-stage dementia. H1: Memory-based Recall Therapy has an effect on mental state, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility in individuals with early-stage dementia.

Conditions

Dementia; Memory, Short-Term

Keywords

Memory therapy; memory; cognitive state; psychological flexibility; cognitive flexibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Standardized Mini Mental Test

  The original Mini Mental Test developed by Folstein et al. (1975) and the standardized version created by Molloy and Standish (1997) are easy to administer and provide information about the degree of cognitive impairment. The lowest possible score on the scale is "0," and the highest possible score is "30." Based on the scores obtained, 0-12 points indicate "severe" cognitive impairment, 13-22 points indicate "moderate" cognitive impairment, 23-24 points indicate 'mild' cognitive impairment, and 25-30 points indicate "no cognitive impairment."

  0 weeks

• Standardized Mini Mental Test

  The original Mini Mental Test developed by Folstein et al. (1975) and the standardized version created by Molloy and Standish (1997) are easy to administer and provide information about the degree of cognitive impairment. The lowest possible score on the scale is "0," and the highest possible score is "30." Based on the scores obtained, 0-12 points indicate "severe" cognitive impairment, 13-22 points indicate "moderate" cognitive impairment, 23-24 points indicate 'mild' cognitive impairment, and 25-30 points indicate "no cognitive impairment."

  5 weeks

• Psychological Flexibility Scale

  The scale developed by Francis et al. in 2016 was translated into Turkish by Karakuş and Akbay (2020) and underwent validity and reliability testing. The scale consists of 28 items and is a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). The Cronbach's alpha value for the total scale in the Turkish validity and reliability study was 0.79, 0.84 for the values and values-based behavior subscale, 0.60 for the "being in the moment" subscale, 0.72 for the 'acceptance' subscale, 0.73 for the "contextual self" subscale, and 0.59 for the "separation" subscale.

  0 weeks

• Psychological Flexibility Scale

  The scale developed by Francis et al. in 2016 was translated into Turkish by Karakuş and Akbay (2020) and underwent validity and reliability testing. The scale consists of 28 items and is a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). The Cronbach's alpha value for the total scale in the Turkish validity and reliability study was 0.79, 0.84 for the values and values-based behavior subscale, 0.60 for the "being in the moment" subscale, 0.72 for the 'acceptance' subscale, 0.73 for the "contextual self" subscale, and 0.59 for the "separation" subscale.

  5 weeks

• Cognitive Flexibility Inventory

  Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) is a short self-report scale developed to measure cognitive flexibility, which is necessary for individuals to adapt to changing environmental stimuli and replace maladaptive thoughts with more balanced and adaptive ones. The scale yields three distinct types of scores: a total cognitive flexibility score, an "alternatives" subscale score, and a "control" subscale score. Higher scores indicate greater cognitive flexibility. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the entire scale was found to be .90.

  0 weeks

• Cognitive Flexibility Inventory

  Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) is a short self-report scale developed to measure cognitive flexibility, which is necessary for individuals to adapt to changing environmental stimuli and replace maladaptive thoughts with more balanced and adaptive ones. The scale yields three distinct types of scores: a total cognitive flexibility score, an "alternatives" subscale score, and a "control" subscale score. Higher scores indicate greater cognitive flexibility. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the entire scale was found to be .90.

  5 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Memory Therapy Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The intervention group of elderly individuals underwent 10 sessions of Memory Therapy, with two sessions per week over a period of five weeks. The sessions were planned to last an average of 45 minutes. During the 10 sessions, Memory-Based Reminiscence Therapy was applied to the intervention group using reminiscence phenomena and verbal reminders were provided in repetitive narratives.

Behavioral: Experimental: Memory Therapy Group

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention was made for individuals in this group.

Interventions

Experimental: Memory Therapy Group BEHAVIORAL

Evaluation of the Effect of Memory-Based Recall Therapy on the Cognitive Status, Psychological Flexibility, and Cognitive Flexibility of Elderly Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia

Memory Therapy Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Receiving outpatient treatment for dementia from the relevant departments of hospitals
• At the time of the interviews, the doctor must have diagnosed mild dementia. (Stages 0, 1, and 2)
• No problems with understanding or speaking Turkish
• Being literate
• Being in the 65 and older age group
• No other psychiatric or neurological disorders

You may not qualify if:

• Not having been diagnosed with dementia during the study
• Having other chronic cognitive and psychiatric illnesses
• Being in an advanced stage of dementia
• Those who withdrew from the study during the interview or refused to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kahramanmaraş Istiklal Universty

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 9, 2025
• First Posted: July 18, 2025
• Study Start: June 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2025
• Study Completion: September 15, 2025
• Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)