Buddy system: seniors and teens team up to beat loneliness

NCT ID NCT07581171

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether pairing lonely seniors (60+) with children or teens (12-21) who have a mentally ill parent can reduce loneliness and improve well-being for both. The pairs meet weekly for six months to do activities like games, cooking, or walks. Researchers will measure loneliness, mental health, and quality of life in 80 participants from Hamburg.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: intergenerational tandem mentoring (weekly one-on-one meetings for six months)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce loneliness and improve mental well-being for both seniors and vulnerable youth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants in one city, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
RECRUITING

Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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