Digital storytelling-based psychoeducation to ease loneliness and boost self-efficacy in adults aged 65–74
Official title: The Effect of Psychoeducation Delivered Using the Digital Storytelling Technique on Loneliness and Self-Efficacy Among Adults Aged 65-74: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Eskisehir Osmangazi University · NCT07878715 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The study tests whether a digital storytelling–based psychoeducation program can reduce loneliness and improve self-efficacy in adults 65 to 74 who participate in the program versus a comparison group.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Eskisehir Osmangazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya, Kütahya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 28, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07878715 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 65–74 who can read, write, communicate, and have MMSE ≥ 24, with no interfering speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with prior loneliness/self-efficacy training, psychiatric disorders, or cognitive issues that prevent participation may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, interventional study assigns participants aged 65 to 74 to either the digital storytelling–based psychoeducation intervention or a control condition. The program uses digital storytelling to deliver psychoeducational content aimed at reducing loneliness and increasing self-efficacy. Loneliness and self-efficacy are measured in both groups to determine the program’s effects. Participants must meet cognitive and communication criteria, and MMSE must be 24 or higher. The study takes place at Kütahya Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital in Türkiye, under the lead sponsor Şura KILIÇ.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced loneliness and stronger self-efficacy through engaging, accessible digital stories.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in psychoeducation and digital storytelling has shown potential benefits for psychosocial outcomes, though direct evidence for loneliness and self-efficacy in this exact format is evolving.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 to 74 years. * Able to read and write. * Able to communicate. * No speech, hearing, or visual impairment that would prevent participation in the study. * No illness or ongoing treatment that would prevent participation in the study. * Willing to participate voluntarily throughout the study. * Score of 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in any training related to loneliness or self-efficacy. * Having a psychiatric disorder. * Having a cognitive problem that prevents communication and cooperation.
Where it's running
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Kütahya Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Hastanesi
Kütahya, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Şura KILIÇ, Master's Student
- Email: surakilc1@gmail.com
- Phone: 05054991507
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.