CBT-based training for mental flexibility in older adults
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of talk therapy (CBT) taught in a class to help older adults become more flexible in their thinking and reduce repetitive negative thoughts. Participants must be 65 or older and have normal thinking skills.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You can read and write.
- You can hear and see well enough to follow a class.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You have no major health issues that would make it hard to join group activities.
- You score between 25 and 30 on a short mental status test (like a memory quiz).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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