Virtual senior center aims to combat loneliness in homebound seniors
NCT ID NCT06946186
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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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63101, United States
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