Brain scans reveal loneliness secrets
NCT ID NCT04577911
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to understand how people feel lonely even when they have relationships. Researchers will look at brain activity in 248 adults who are not on psychiatric medication. The goal is to learn how the brain represents loneliness, which could help design better ways to reduce it.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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