Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults

NCT07610109 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: IMU_Vefa
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Cognitive Decline; Aging; Quality of Life

Keywords

older adults; aging; cognitive rehabilitation; cognitive function; community-based intervention; social wellbeing; social participation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in global cognitive performance measured by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)

  The primary outcome is the change in MMSE score between baseline and 3-month follow-up assessments in older adults participating in the multidomain community support program compared with controls.

  Baseline and 3 months

Study Arms (2)

Active Participation Group

Older adults actively participating in multidomain community-based activities and supportive services provided at the Vefahane Life Center.

Behavioral: Multidomain Community Support Program

Non-Participating Control Group

Older adults registered at the Vefahane Life Center but not actively participating in the available activities during the study period.

Interventions

Multidomain Community Support Program BEHAVIORAL

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.

Active Participation Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above registered at the Vefahane Life Center in Bağcılar, Istanbul, Türkiye. Participants include individuals actively participating in multidomain community-based activities and age-compatible individuals registered at the center but not actively participating during the study period.

You may qualify if:

• Elderly individuals aged 60 and over who attend or will attend Vefahane Life Center
• Able to cooperate,
• Individuals who speak Turkish
• Individuals who are literate

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals previously diagnosed with dementia,
• Individuals with neurological and psychiatric diagnoses that affect cognitive skills,
• Individuals receiving occupational therapy interventions aimed at improving cognitive skills within the center,
• Individuals with illnesses that prevent participation in the activity program (cancer, cardiovascular instability, etc.),
• Individuals with severe visual and hearing loss that hinders communication.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Medipol University Hospital: lead
• Vefahane Bağcılar: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Vefahane Life Center, Bagcilar Municipality

Istanbul, Bagcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Lütfü Hanoğlu

CONTACT

905324868048; lhanoglu@kure.com.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor of Neurology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 20, 2026
• First Posted: May 27, 2026
• Study Start: May 20, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)