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Virtual senior center aims to combat loneliness in homebound seniors

NCT ID NCT06946186

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a Virtual Senior Center — an online hub offering programs and social connection — can reduce social isolation and improve quality of life in adults aged 65 and older who receive home-delivered meals. Participants are randomly assigned to get the Virtual Senior Center with a GrandPad tablet, without a tablet, or to continue with in-person meals. Researchers will track social isolation, digital participation, and daily living activities over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual Senior Center with GrandPad tablet or website access
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a scalable way to reduce social isolation and improve well-being among homebound older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so effects may be modest. Results depend on participants' comfort with technology and may not generalize beyond the St. Louis area.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 650 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current Home-delivered meal client with Aging Ahead Exclusion Criteria: * Under age 65

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Activities of daily living Quality of life (QOL) Social isolation in older adults

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Locations

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63101, United States

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