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This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a type of group therapy called existential therapy for older adults (75+) who are experiencing psychological distress like anxiety or depression. The therapy helps participants talk about and work through deep life questions—such as loneliness, the meaning of life, and coming to terms with aging and mortality—in a supportive group setting. Researchers believe this kind of meaningful conversation may help reduce emotional distress that older adults often experience.
Older adults often struggle with unique emotional challenges related to aging, loss, and thoughts about mortality, but most mental health research and treatment options don't adequately address these deeper existential concerns. This trial exists to see whether this type of therapy—which directly addresses these life questions—can be an effective treatment option for older adults in primary care.
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If you are randomly selected for the group treatment, you will attend seven group sessions over seven weeks, with each session lasting 90 to 120 minutes and including 3 to 6 other older adults. You'll discuss existential topics like meaning, loneliness, and mortality in a supportive environment with a trained therapist. If you are randomly selected for the comparison group, you will receive a brief supportive phone call once per week for seven weeks instead of attending group sessions.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
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