Social Activities to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults
Structured Opportunities for Connection to Improve Aging-related Loneliness
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Loneliness
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 55 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 55 and older who feel lonely. Participants will join social activities for two hours each week for six months and answer surveys about their feelings of loneliness.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 55 years old.
- I visit an Endeavor Health primary care site in Evanston, IL.
- I feel lonely often, sometimes, or occasionally.
- I can give informed consent for the study.
- I speak and understand English.
You may not be able to join if
- I am a prisoner.
- I am pregnant.
- I am a child.
- I cannot provide consent.
- I do not speak English.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this early phase clinical trial is to determine the impact of participation in planned social activities among adults 55 years of age or older, who report feelings of loneliness. The main questions the study aims to answer are:
* With the availability of a personalized community activity plan, will patients with loneliness participate in two hours of social activity each week?
* Will …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients 55 years of age or older attending an outpatient visit at an Endeavor Health primary care practice site in Evanston, IL.;
* Screened positive for loneliness (often, some of the time, or occasionally) using the one-item Loneliness Screener;
* Able to provide informed c…
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