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Friendly phone calls may ease loneliness and suicide risk in seniors

NCT ID NCT07204444

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether regular, friendly phone calls from trained volunteers could improve mental health in older adults at risk of loneliness and suicide. Over 670 participants aged 55+ received weekly calls for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in loneliness, depression, anxiety, and social support.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
friendly phone calls (BE WITH program)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost program could be used widely to help older adults feel less lonely and depressed.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet published. The effect may be small or not last long after the calls stop.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Help-Seeking Behavior Psychological Well-Being Social Adjustment Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION HELP-SEEKING BEHAVIOR LONELINESS MENTAL HEALTH OLDER ADULTS PERCEIVED BURDENSOMENESS QUALITY OF LIFE SOCIAL FUNCTIONING SOCIAL ISOLATION SUICIDE IDEATIONS SUICIDE RISK THWARTED BELONGINGNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Older Adults' Homes; Treatment Provided Over the Phone

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States

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