Clinical trials: Loneliness
Intergenerational Relations, Loneliness
ARTISAN 2.0: Deconstructing the Integrative Efficacy of a Multimodal Art-based Intervention
To address perceived loneliness via citizen empowerment, ARTISAN (Aspiration and Resilience Through Intergenerational Storytelling and Art-based Narratives) was developed by the Principal Investigator in partnership with the…
- Conditions
- Intergenerational Relations, Loneliness, Well Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04548115
- Testing
- ARTISAN Condition, Intergenerational Participatory Arts Condition, Intergenerational Art-space Condition
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Loneliness, Mental Health
Reducing Loneliness Among Older Adults in Hong Kong by Volunteer-delivered Mindfulness and Behavioral Activation Intervention
This study aims to recruit and train retirees and young people to be volunteers who will deliver the layperson-delivered, telephone-based behavioral activation and mindfulness intervention to older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07283549
- Testing
- Tele-BA, Tele-MF, Tele-BF
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Education University of Hong Kong
Loneliness
How is Social Connection Represented in the Brain?
Nearly half of the U.S. population sometimes or always experiences loneliness, which is alarming given that loneliness confers risk for negative mental and physical health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04577911
- Testing
- Basic Science Experiment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Sexual Health
Impact of COPD on Sexual Health, Loneliness, and Well-being
Summary Person-centered care is a hot topic within healthcare, yet communication about patients' sexual health and intimacy issues remain too hot to handle within healthcare.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Sexual Health, Loneliness, Well-Being, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT06240078
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 521 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vejle Hospital
Mental Health, Social Isolation
A Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Hans Kai Program
The Hans Kai trial is a mixed methods randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of the peer-led health promotion Hans Kai program for Canadian adults with or without chronic health conditions.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Social Isolation, Loneliness, Health-Related Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT03949725
- Testing
- Hans Kai Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Psychosis, Schizophrenia
Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Serious Mental Illness
The proposed research will test the hypothesis that objective social isolation and loneliness are linked to neurobehavioral mechanisms involved in social perception and motivation in individuals with and without serious mental…
- Trial name
- NCT04940663
- Testing
- EMA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Anxiety, Satisfaction With Life
The Impact of Heartfulness Self-Care Program on Anxiety, Satisfaction With Life, and Loneliness Levels in Students and Staff in High Schools.
This quantitative study assesses the baseline anxiety, satisfaction with life, and loneliness scores in students and staff in a global study.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Satisfaction With Life, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT05874232
- Testing
- Self-Care Program through Heartfulness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heartfulness Institute
Resilience, Anxiety
Music Breathing in Enhancing Resilience Among Elders at Risk of Mental Health Problems
The goal of this pilot randomised controlled trial is to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based music breathing intervention in enhancing resilience (primary outcome), and in reducing anxiety, depressive symptoms, loneliness…
- Conditions
- Resilience, Anxiety, Depressive Symptom, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT07631845
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based music breathing intervention, control group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Resilience, Psychological, Loneliness
Study of Resilience and Loneliness in Youth (18 - 25 Years Old) During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lock-down Measures.
The outbreak linked to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic resulted in lock-down measures in almost all European countries. This online survey assesses these measures implications on Mental Health in emerging adults.
- Conditions
- Resilience, Psychological, Loneliness, Youth, Surveys and Questionnaires
- Trial name
- NCT04371250
- Testing
- Survey and Questionnaire
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erasme University Hospital
Psychological Distress, Anger Problems
Evaluation of the Readiness Supportive Leadership Training - National Guard
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate an intervention aimed at increasing the support leaders in the National Guard provide to their subordinates to promote mental health and well-being and reduce risk…
- Conditions
- Psychological Distress, Anger Problems, Loneliness
- Trial name
- RESULT-NG (NCT07203170)
- Testing
- Readiness Supportive Leadership Training for the National Guard (RESULT-NG)
- Volunteers
- 5,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Exercise, Behavior
The VESPA Pilot Study
Physical activity has been described by the US federal government as a 'best buy' for public health. Unfortunately, most adults in the United States are not sufficiently active, and this worsens with age.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Behavior, Loneliness, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- VESPA (NCT04756245)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Video Conference
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Aging
CARESSES Testing and Evaluation Phases
The aim of this study is to conduct and evaluate a controlled experimental trial aimed at exploring whether, to what extent and how a socially-assistive Pepper robot that operates on a unique CARESSES cultural competence solution…
- Trial name
- CARESSES (NCT03756194)
- Testing
- Socially-assistive Pepper robot with a CARESSES cultural competence solution, Socially-assistive control Pepper robot with an alternative CARESSES solution
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Feasibility
Social Support Intervention Targeting Patients Treated for Cardiac Disease Who Experience Loneliness
Introduction: In patients treated for cardiac disease, loneliness is known to contribute negatively to health behavior, health outcome and increase risk of cardiac and all-cause mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT05503810
- Testing
- Social support
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Social Isolation in Older Adults, Loneliness
An Innovative App-based Intervention to Promote Social Connectedness and Well-being in Older Adults
This study evaluates the impact of a group-based intervention designed to promote social connectedness and enhance psychological well-being among older adults.
- Trial name
- VITA (NCT07443813)
- Testing
- Blended VITA intervention (hybrid app-based and in-person social engagement program)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova
Stress, Psychological, Depression and/or Anxiety in the Mild-to-moderate Range
Testing Adapted Self-Help Plus (SH+) for Stress and Well-Being in International Students at a U.S. University
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an adapted version of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a stress management program developed by the World Health Organization, can reduce stress and improve well-being in international students…
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Depression and/or Anxiety in the Mild-to-moderate Range, Loneliness, Adjustment, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT07188467
- Testing
- Digitized SH+
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The New School
Healthy Adolescents
The Effect of a Digital Literacy Program on Problematic Internet Use, Emotion Regulation, and Loneliness in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a digital literacy program on problematic internet use, emotion regulation, and loneliness among adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT07367919
- Testing
- DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Loneliness, Cognitive Impairment
The Presence of Humanoid Robot With Older Adults at Homes
Background Older adults experience significant physical, cognitive and environmental losses in their later life. Self-supported 'aging-in-place' has benefits for mental health and the quality of life for older people.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Cognitive Impairment, Depression, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT06487611
- Testing
- A humanoid social robot
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep Quality
The Women Veteran's Health Mission
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a customized web-based e-health program to provide online health promotion (Missions), peer support, and social connectivity to women Veterans and their families.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep Quality, Social Isolation or Loneliness, Sedentary Behaviors
- Trial name
- NCT07608952
- Testing
- Online Web-based Health Promotion
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Aging, Healthy, Risk Reduction
The REMINDER Program for Older Adults Supported by Residential and Daycare Facilities
Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) deeply impact individuals' well-being and are expected to increase due to population aging, with global cases projected to rise to 152.8 million by 2050.
- Conditions
- Aging, Healthy, Risk Reduction, Old Age; Dementia
- Trial name
- REMINDER (NCT06733181)
- Testing
- REMINDER intervention
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Mood, Depression Disorders
Technology Exposure and Child Health: Wellness Impact and Social Effects: An Observational Product Registry Study
The goal of this study is to understand how children's mobile device usage (smartphones or tablets), including social media use and online games, are related to their mental wellness and mental health, as well as some aspects of…
- Conditions
- Mood, Depression Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep
- Trial name
- TECHWISE (NCT06664944)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 912 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aura