Clinical trials: Loneliness
Loneliness
Testing a Nature-based Socila Intevention on Loneliness: the RECETAS-PRG Trial
RECETAS (Re-imagine Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces) is an European project (H2020 No 945095) that aims to reduce loneliness by linking lonely pople to…
- Trial name
- RECETAS (NCT05522140)
- Testing
- Nature-based social intervention (NBIS), Usual care + menu with nature based activities
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 316 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vladimíra Dostálová
Professional Fulfillment, Burnout
Commensality Groups: A Professional Fulfillment Intervention for Medical Students in Their Clinical Years
Medical students are at high risk for burnout, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and substance use disorder with burnout seen as a mitigating factor for suicidal ideation.
- Conditions
- Professional Fulfillment, Burnout, Social Isolation or Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT06656650
- Testing
- Commensality groups
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Loneliness, Anxiety
Is Signposting to Online Peer Support Helpful in Decreasing Loneliness in Parents of Children With Long-term Conditions and Disabilities?
The present study aims to evaluate whether signposting to online peer support will be associated with a significant decrease in self-reported loneliness for parents of children with long-term conditions and disabilities.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT05373121
- Testing
- Online Peer Support
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Well-Being, Psychological, Loneliness
Physiological, Hormonal, and DNA-based Mechanisms of Psychosocial Stress and Therapeutic Effect
The goal of this trial is to learn if the Groups 4 Health (G4H) intervention is effective in supporting student well-being at the University of Helsinki.
- Trial name
- NCT07152652
- Testing
- Groups 4 health
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Loneliness, Depression
Humanoid Robot vs Treatment as Usual for Loneliness
The investigators are aiming to compare the effects of a humanoid robot intervention to treatment as usual, on loneliness and mental health outcomes in older adults living in long-term care, through an assessor-blinded randomized…
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Depression, Stress, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05423899
- Testing
- Grace Robot, Treatment as Usual
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lady Davis Institute
Loneliness
Effects of Nature-based Group Intervention on Quality-of-life in Lonely Older People Living in Assisted Living Facities
RECETAS (Re-imagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces) is a worldwide project (H2020 No 945095) that addresses loneliness and the role of nature-based social…
- Trial name
- RECETAS (NCT05507684)
- Testing
- Nature-based social prescribing group intervention
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Loneliness
Motivational Interviewing Technique on Loneliness Levels in University Students Aged 18-25 Living Far From Home
Purpose of the research This research was planned to evaluate the effect of motivational interview technique on loneliness in university students aged 18-25 living far from home.
- Trial name
- NCT05356455
- Testing
- motivational interview technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Loneliness
Love Group for Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatients
Loneliness is a key predictor of mortality in older adults, and is a prominent risk factor for mental and physical illness in older adulthood.
- Trial name
- NCT06424483
- Testing
- Awareness, Courage, and Love Group Psychotherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Health, Subjective, Disability, Evaluation
Ageing and Health. Spanish Longitudinal Study
Age with Health is a longitudinal cohort study aimed to examine trajectories of health, disability and wellbeing and their determinants for Spanish ageing population.
- Conditions
- Health, Subjective, Disability, Evaluation, Chronic Disease, Mental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03343886
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 7,755 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación de Investigación Biomédica - Hospital Universitario de La Princesa
Loneliness, Anxiety
Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children
This study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week Latin dance intervention on loneliness, anxiety, depression, perceived stress, physical activity enjoyment, and well-being among primary school children in Gansu, China.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07755995
- Testing
- Latin Dance Program, Regular Physical Education Program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xu Shuishui
Loneliness
The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Older Lonely Individuals
This randomized clinical trial aims to test the effects of 10 sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on social and emotional functions in lonely older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05937022
- Testing
- Experimental Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Covid19, Mental Health
Mental Health Among Patients, Providers, and Staff During the COVID-19 Era
The Mental Health Among Patients, Providers, and Staff (MHAPPS) Study is designed to study how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health and wellbeing, and how to support mental health while minimizing the burden on the…
- Trial name
- MHAPPS (NCT04700137)
- Testing
- Caring Contacts Plus Introductory Phone Call (CC+), Caring Contacts without an introductory phone call (CC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 666 people
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's Health System, Boise, Idaho
Anxiety, Depression
Chatbot Intervention for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults
This clinical trial compares the effects of using an artificial intelligence based therapy chatbot and a self-help book to lower anxiety and depressive symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT05762939
- Testing
- Chatbot, Control (book)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw
AI Companionship
How Do Artificially Intelligent Companions Influence Psychological Outcomes?
This randomized longitudinal study examines how interacting with an artificially intelligent (AI) companion affects psychological well-being, social experiences, and interpersonal attitudes and behaviors over time.
- Trial name
- NCT07858279
- Testing
- AI Companion Interaction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
Self-Help Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)/Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) Study
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have significant impairment on aspects of mental well-being (MWB) including functioning, loneliness, physical health, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07250061
- Testing
- Self-Help Cognitive Processing Therapy, Women Veterans Network (WoVeN), Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Social Isolation, Loneliness
Mindfulness to Reduce Loneliness in Older Caregivers
The objective of this pilot study is to provide initial evidence of the role of mindfulness training in improving social disconnectedness - including social isolation and feelings of loneliness - in older caregivers for family…
- Trial name
- NCT04560088
- Testing
- Mindfulness, Breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
General Mental Health and Well-Being, Mental Disorders
PREWELL Digital Well-being Promotion Intervention With the BitHabit App
Mental wellbeing is a major public health concern, and digital interventions have emerged as a scalable approach for promoting mental well-being and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
- Conditions
- General Mental Health and Well-Being, Mental Disorders, Common Mental Disorders (CMD)
- Trial name
- PREWELL (NCT07868146)
- Testing
- Digital wellbeing promoting intervention with the BitHabit app
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 1,700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland