U.S., April 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07550335) titled 'Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults' on April 19.
Brief Summary: Depression is common among older adults and is often associated with declines in physical and oral health. Non-pharmacological, community-based interventions are needed to support both mental and physical well-being. This study examines the effects of a program combining group-based reading activities and oral exercises in community-dwelling older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives the six-week program, or a control group receiving general oral health education. The study evaluates whether th...