Grandma's secret weapon against colds? mentoring kids may strengthen immunity
NCT ID NCT05534425
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a community mentoring program called Generation Xchange (GenX) can help older African-American adults fight off respiratory viruses. 160 participants over age 50 will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Researchers will measure immune activity and antibody levels to see if social engagement can enhance antiviral resistance.
What this could mean
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Active substance
GenX intergenerational mentoring program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to strengthen the immune system against respiratory viruses like colds, flu, and COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 160 participants, looking at immune markers rather than actual infection rates. The effect may be small or not translate to real-world protection.
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Locations
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UCLA School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States