Postcards from peers: a surprising cure for loneliness in older veterans?

NCT ID NCT05484297

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested whether sending up to 10 caring postcards from a fellow Veteran (Peer Specialist) could reduce loneliness and improve mental health in older Veterans. Nearly 1,000 Veterans aged 50 and older who had missed VA appointments and felt isolated took part. Participants received the postcards by mail and completed surveys to measure changes in loneliness and emotional support.

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Locations

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

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LONELINESS