LONELINESS

This study tests whether a leadership training program can help prevent psychological distress, anger problems, and loneliness in National Guard members and their spouses. About 5,400 people will take part. Leaders receive online training and a group session, then researchers che…

This study looks at whether a trained peer mentor, along with text messages over 12 months, can help caregivers of people with dementia feel less lonely and more confident finding end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to improve caregiver well-be…

This study tests a one-on-one coaching program for adults aged 60 and older who feel lonely. The goal is to help them build meaningful social connections and reduce feelings of isolation, which may lower suicide risk. Researchers will track changes in loneliness, belonging, and s…

This study tests whether a nostalgia-based group program can reduce loneliness in older adults living in the community. About 294 people aged 60 and over who feel lonely will take part. They will join sessions that use memories and shared experiences to improve social connections…

This study tests a program designed to reduce loneliness in Hong Kong Chinese older adults (65+) who live in poverty. The program works at the individual, friend, and community levels. About 1,344 participants will take part, and the study measures changes in loneliness and sleep…

This study aims to see if a smartphone app that uses machine learning to personalize mindfulness exercises can help reduce loneliness in older adults in Hong Kong. About 250 people aged 65 and older who feel lonely will use the app and report their feelings. The goal is to find a…

This study tests whether pairing seniors (60+) with children and teens (12-21) from families affected by mental illness can reduce loneliness and improve mental well-being for both groups. Researchers will measure changes in loneliness and quality of life over time. The goal is t…

This study tests whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session at the bedside can improve well-being and reduce anxiety in hospitalized adults. About 42 patients will try VR and then compare their feelings to standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free tool …

This study explores whether listening to music alone can reduce loneliness and boost feelings of social connection in adults over 70. Researchers will interview participants to find which types of music work best, then test those in a listening experiment with 120 people. The goa…

This study looks at whether feeling lonely makes it more likely for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to develop dementia. Researchers will follow 300 people aged 70 and older for one year to see who progresses to dementia. The goal is to understand loneliness as …

This study is testing a community-based program designed to reduce loneliness and social isolation in adults aged 60 and older living in rural Ecuador. The program includes group activities, peer support, and home coaching over 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in socia…

This study tests whether a chatbot can help first-time mothers learn about pelvic floor health and feel less lonely after childbirth. About 130 new moms will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus a 4-week chatbot. Researchers will compare knowledge, l…