]>
IRCT20260615069802N5 IRCT 2026-08-12 Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Determining the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Training Intervention (Based on Spiritual Meditation) in Enhancing Life Expectancy and Quality of Life Among Elderly Determining the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Training Intervention (Based on Spiritual Meditation) in Enhancing Life Expectancy and Quality of Life Among Elderly Residents of Shiraz 2026-07-01 anticipated 120 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/91108 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Factorial, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: Participants were allocated to the groups through simple randomization using a table of random numbers. To achieve this, the numbers were read from top to bottom, with the predetermined rule that even numbers would be assigned to the intervention group and odd numbers to the control group. N/A In this study, no specific disease is being investigated; rather, the effect of the educational intervention on the life expectancy and quality of life of the elderly will be examined.. Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive a mindfulness training program based on spiritual meditation during 8 in-person sessions over a period of two months. The educational content is designed based on the spiritual model of Richards and Bergin with an Islamic approach and is delivered by the physician. Intervention 2: Control group: During the study period, they will not receive any educational intervention and will only receive standard care. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: It will be published as an article titled "Determining the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Training Intervention (Based on Spiritual Meditation) in Enhancing Life Expectancy and Quality of Life Among Elderly Residents of Shiraz in 2026". When: 2026 To whom: All people Conditions: For healthcare teams (including physicians, nurses, and social workers) to become familiar with the implementation of this educational intervention. Where to obtain: To obtain the document, please refer to the principal investigator of the study, Dr. Tayyebeh Rakhshani. How to obtain: To obtain information, please refer to the thesis supervisor, Dr. Tayyebeh Rakhshani, or the researcher, Dr. Samira Taravatmanesh. Comments:
public Tayebeh Rakhshani
Central Building, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Zand St., Opposite Palestine St., Shiraz, Iran
shiraz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 71348-14336 +98 71 3212 2000 trakhshani@gmail.com Shiraz University of Medical Sciences scientific Samira Taravatmanesh
Central Building, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Zand St., Opposite Palestine St., Shiraz, Iran
Shiraz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 71348-14336 +98 71 3230 5410 samira.n.s.taravat@gmail.com Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Referral to Comprehensive Health Centers. Elderly individuals (aged 65 years and older). Willingness to participate in the training sessions. Absence of speech, hearing, and cognitive impairments. Elderly individuals with low life expectancy and poor quality of life, based on the cut-off scores of the questionnaires. Elderly individuals who have not attended any educational classes on quality of life and life expectancy. 65 years no limit Both Unwillingness to participate or failure to provide written informed consent Presence of severe cognitive impairment or major psychiatric disorders that would interfere with understanding the educational intervention or completing the study questionnaires. Presence of acute or disabling physical illnesses that would prevent regular attendance at the educational sessions. Z76.89 Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances Rehabilitation N/A The intervention group will receive a mindfulness training program based on spiritual meditation during 8 in-person sessions over a period of two months. The educational content is designed based on the spiritual model of Richards and Bergin with an Islamic approach and is delivered by the physician. Control group: During the study period, they will not receive any educational intervention and will only receive standard care. The mean scores of the Snyder Hope Scale. Timepoint: Prior to the start of the intervention and two months after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Life Expectancy based on the standard Snyder Hope Scale. Quality of life score. Timepoint: Prior to the start of the intervention and two months after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of Life assessed using the 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12). Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Approved 2026-04-06 Ethics committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Central Building, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Zand St., Opposite Palestine St., Shiraz, Iran Shiraz Fars Iran (Islamic Republic of)