LonelinessNCT07878715
Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation for Loneliness and Self-Efficacy in Adults Aged 65-74
A study testing Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation in people with Loneliness and Self-Efficacy, run by Şura KILIÇ at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is testing whether a psychoeducation program developed using digital storytelling affects loneliness and self-efficacy in adults aged 65 to 74. Participants are randomly assigned to an intervention group or a comparison group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 74 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Loneliness, Self-Efficacy
- What is being tested?
- Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 23 Sep 2026to 30 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 74 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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).
Who cannot join
- Previous participation in any training related to loneliness or self-efficacy.
- Having a psychiatric disorder.
- Having a cognitive problem that prevents communication and cooperation.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Hülya KÖK EREN contact
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Kütahya Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Hastanesi
Kütahya, Kütahya, 43000
Şura KILIÇ, +905054991507, surakilc1@gmail.com
About this study
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
This study is testing whether a psychoeducation program developed using digital storytelling affects loneliness and self-efficacy in adults aged 65 to 74. Participants are randomly assigned to an intervention group or a comparison group. The study team assesses loneliness and self-efficacy in both groups and compares the results to examine the effects of the program.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Self-Efficacy
- Being tested
- Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation
- Keywords
- psychoeducation, older adults, loneliness, self-efficacy, digital storytelling
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Digital Storytelling-Based PsychoeducationBehavioural
A digital storytelling-based psychoeducation program consisting of six sessions, each lasting 30 minutes, delivered to participants in the experimental group.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation | Experimental | The psychoeducation program is delivered using digital storytelling and consists of six sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in the control group will not receive the study psychoeducation intervention. They will complete the same pretest, posttest, and follow-up assessments as the experimental group at the corresponding time points. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Older Adults Loneliness Scale Score from Baseline
Loneliness will be assessed using the Turkish Older Adults Loneliness Scale. Total scores range from 0 to 22, with higher scores indicating greater loneliness.
Measured: Baseline (pretest), after completion of the six-session psychoeducation program (posttest), and 3 months after completion of the program (follow-up).
Change in General Self-Efficacy Scale Score from Baseline
Self-efficacy will be assessed using the Turkish General Self-Efficacy Scale developed by Yıldırım and İlhan. Total scores range from 17 to 85, with higher scores indicating stronger self-efficacy.
Measured: Baseline (pretest), after completion of the six-session psychoeducation program (posttest), and 3 months after completion of the program (follow-up).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Oct 2026
- Study start23 Sep 2026
- Primary completion28 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LonelinessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Şura KILIÇ
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Şura KILIÇ, Eskisehir Osmangazi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07878715
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/14-16
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The study team does not plan to share individual participant data. Study findings will be reported in aggregate form.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- 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
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07878715
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/14-16
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Self-Efficacy
- Keywords
- psychoeducation, older adults, loneliness, self-efficacy, digital storytelling
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Şura KILIÇUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is testing whether a psychoeducation program developed using digital storytelling affects loneliness and self-efficacy in adults aged 65 to 74. Participants are randomly assigned to an intervention group or a comparison group. The study team assesses loneliness and self-efficacy in both groups and compares the results to examine the effects of the program.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation | Experimental | Behavioral: Digital Storytelling-Based PsychoeducationThe psychoeducation program is delivered using digital storytelling and consists of six sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in the control group will not receive the study psychoeducation intervention. They will complete the same pretest, posttest, and follow-up assessments as the experimental group at the corresponding time points. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 74 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Previous participation in any training related to loneliness or self-efficacy.
- Having a psychiatric disorder.
- Having a cognitive problem that prevents communication and cooperation.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Storytelling-Based PsychoeducationA digital storytelling-based psychoeducation program consisting of six sessions, each lasting 30 minutes, delivered to participants in the experimental group. | Behavioural | Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation |
Primary outcome
Change in Older Adults Loneliness Scale Score from Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (pretest), after completion of the six-session psychoeducation program (posttest), and 3 months after completion of the program (follow-up).
Loneliness will be assessed using the Turkish Older Adults Loneliness Scale. Total scores range from 0 to 22, with higher scores indicating greater loneliness.
Change in General Self-Efficacy Scale Score from Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (pretest), after completion of the six-session psychoeducation program (posttest), and 3 months after completion of the program (follow-up).
Self-efficacy will be assessed using the Turkish General Self-Efficacy Scale developed by Yıldırım and İlhan. Total scores range from 17 to 85, with higher scores indicating stronger self-efficacy.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The study team does not plan to share individual participant data. Study findings will be reported in aggregate form.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Hülya KÖK EREN contact
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Digital Storytelling-Based Psychoeducation in people with Loneliness and Self-Efficacy, run by Şura KILIÇ at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Şura KILIÇ, Master's Student (05054991507, surakilc1@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Older Adults Loneliness Scale Score from Baseline (time frame: Baseline (pretest), after completion of the six-session psychoeducation program (posttest), and 3 months after completion of the program (follow-up).). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Oct 2026.