Online group sessions aim to fight loneliness and get people involved
NCT ID NCT07013357
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a three-session virtual program designed to help U.S. adults improve their social connections, get more involved in their communities, and feel better physically and mentally. Researchers will enroll 200 people who will attend weekly Zoom meetings with trained facilitators. The goal is to see if this simple online approach can make a real difference in people's lives.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual Community Intervention (behavioral: three Zoom sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple online program helps people feel more connected and involved in their communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no control group comparison yet. Results may not apply to everyone, and the program's effects might be short-lived.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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