Clinical trials: Social Isolation
Social Isolation, Social Support (Formal and Informal)
A Personalized Reminder Information and Social Management System
Although technology offers great potential for enhancing the health and well-being of older adults, robust studies are needed to quantify the value of technology and further the investigators understanding of barriers to…
- Conditions
- Social Isolation, Social Support (Formal and Informal), Well-being/Quality of Life
- Trial name
- PRISM (NCT01497613)
- Testing
- PRISM C: Computer Condition, PRISM B: Notebook Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Malnutrition, Isolation
Feasibility of Remote Home Support Coaches (SOCIAL Study)
The goal of this this study is to develop and test the feasibility of a remotely delivered brief behavioral activation intervention to decrease the negative physical and psychological consequences of being homebound among older…
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Isolation, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04772820
- Testing
- Telephone-based coaching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Mental Health, Loneliness
The Impact of a Telephone Reminiscence Program
The purpose of this study is to better understand how a telephone reminiscence program impacts reminiscence functions and mental health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.This study will take 12 weeks to complete and…
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Loneliness, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- NCT05977608
- Testing
- Telephone Reminiscence Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Social Disconnection
Social Disconnection Study
The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of social connectedness on the brain. Study procedures include one Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scan, one Positron…
- Trial name
- NCT06705348
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Social Isolation, Meals
Evaluating the RelAte Mealtime Program as an Intervention to Treat Social Isolation and Improve Cooking Behaviour Among Older Adults Living Alone
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a psychosocial and nutritional intervention, entitled "RelAte", on cooking and mealtime behaviours of older adults who are living alone and at risk of social isolation.
- Trial name
- RelAte (NCT02007551)
- Testing
- Mealtime Intervention
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Diet Quality, Social Isolation in Older Adults
Improving Diet Quality of Community-Dwelling Seniors Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach
This study implements a community co-designed educational intervention program to improve diet quality of community-dwelling seniors.
- Conditions
- Diet Quality, Social Isolation in Older Adults, Nutrition Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT07838142
- Testing
- Food Literacy Workshops
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geriatric Education and Research Institute
Hiv, Depression in Old Age
Creating a Virtual Village for People Aging With HIV During COVID-19
In a PCORI-funded project on HIV and aging engagement that was co-led by the study team, the topics of isolation and depressions were identified as priority areas of deep concern among older PLWH.
- Conditions
- Hiv, Depression in Old Age, Isolation, Social, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04747756
- Testing
- Virtual Village
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Riverside
Aging Well
In-home Yoga for Seniors
The overall purpose of this study is to adapt a 12-week, standardized in-home yoga program into an 8-week in-home program with a high degree of fidelity, participant adherence, and safety.
- Trial name
- NCT05287529
- Testing
- Yoga Via Telehealth - Immediately, Yoga Via Telehealth - Waitlisted
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Sleep, Physical Activity
Determining How Indoor Lighting Affects the Brain Health of Older Adults
The goal of this randomized, cross-over, single-site trial followed by an exploratory third intervention is to understand how indoor lighting affects different measures of brain health in older adults living in independent living…
- Conditions
- Sleep, Physical Activity, Cognitive Function, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- NCT05978934
- Testing
- Static Lighting Condition (L1), Dynamic Lighting Condition (L2), Dynamic Lighting Condition (L3)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Well Living Lab, Inc.
Nutrition Poor, Physical Inactivity
Digital Nutrition Intervention for Older Adults
The "digital divide" or gap in technological access and knowledge, for older adults has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to disruptions in services like congregate meal programs funded by the Older Americans Act.
- Conditions
- Nutrition Poor, Physical Inactivity, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- NCT05220631
- Testing
- Technology intervention, Digital Nutrition Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 369 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
Social Isolation, Loneliness
The CONNECT Program: Testing a Telephone-Based Mental Health Intervention for Older Adults
This study will test a telephone-based group intervention called "The CONNECT Program" which is designed for adults aged 65+ who are currently experiencing social isolation or loneliness, and symptoms of anxiety or depression.
- Conditions
- Social Isolation, Loneliness, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- CONNECT (NCT05120765)
- Testing
- The CONNECT Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Loneliness, Social Isolation
Telephone Calls for Health for Homebound Older Adults
A randomized controlled trial of the effect of 4 weeks of regular check-in calls, up to 5 per week based on participant's choice and 2 survey collection calls and possible referral of other services, versus no daily check-in…
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Social Isolation, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04595708
- Testing
- Phone Call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Loneliness, Well-Being, Psychological
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Robotic Support for Enhanced Later Life (RoSELL)
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a personalized, co-designed robot interaction against a standardized, fixed robot interaction for reducing loneliness, depression, as well as improving self-agency and…
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Well-Being, Psychological, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- RoSELL (NCT07102017)
- Testing
- Co-Design LOVOT Intervention, Standard LOVOT Intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Loneliness, Mood
Effects of a Proactive Social Robot for Older Adults in Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation
This project will to evaluate whether a proactive social robot (ElliQ) has an impact on reducing social isolation and loneliness in older adults who are living alone, while also promoting independence and aging in place.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Mood, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03972787
- Testing
- Proactive social robot
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baycrest
Aging Well
Yoga for Seniors
The overall purpose of this study is to deliver a 12-week yoga program to older adults (over 60 years of age) in rural WI who do not have access to yoga programming and examine the effects of the programming on activities of…
- Trial name
- NCT04889131
- Testing
- Yoga Program Immediately, Wait-Listed Control, Activity Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Anxiety, Depression
Positive Affect Regulation sKills at Northwestern University
The Positive Affect Regulation sKills (PARK) Course is an online program containing a series of positive emotion skills for individuals experiencing stress and distress as a result of COVID-19 and the return to "normal." The…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- PARK-NU (NCT04367922)
- Testing
- Positive Emotion Skills Course
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Social Isolation, Loneliness
Effectiveness of a Psychological Intervention to Reduce Social Isolation and Promote Social Connectedness in Young Adults
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychological intervention aimed at reducing social isolation and promoting social connectedness among young adults.
- Conditions
- Social Isolation, Loneliness, Social Skills
- Trial name
- NCT07820020
- Testing
- Digital-Assisted Group Social Skills Training
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea University
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
Schizotypy
Neural Mechanisms of Social Feedback Evaluation in Young Adults Across the Schizotypy Spectrum: An EEG Social Judgment Study
This study will examine how young adults with different levels of schizotypal traits process social acceptance and rejection. Participants between 18 and 35 years old will complete a single laboratory session that includes…
- Trial name
- NCT07823621
- Testing
- Social Judgment Paradigm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Connecticut State University
Exercise Program
Evaluation of the Physical Activity Level of the Elderly in Social Isolation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in our country, individuals over 65 are prohibited from leaving their homes by T.C. The Ministry of Internal Affairs on March 21, 2020.
- Trial name
- NCT04480606
- Testing
- Home exercise program
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University